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Gaukhar 4: Great Grandsire of Kerkav and Algushbai

The handsome Gaukhar 4, a maternal great grandsire of our Akhal-Tekes Kerkav and Algushbai. Gaukhar 4 was born at Lugovskoi Stud in 1977 by Champion of the Breed elite stallion Garem 11 and out of Merkenka 20. He was a successful racehorse and producer, earned elite grading, and was also named Champion of the Breed […]

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  • September 29, 2025

Gelishikli: A Foundation Sire

Gelishikli (Fakir Sulu – Gezel), born in 1949 in Ashkabad. This is the sire line foundation stallion for our Akhal-Teke, Algushbai. This line is known for often producing smooth movements and good temperaments. Gelishikli is brother to another foundation sire, Fakirpelvan, both whom were graded Elite. Though Gelishikli did not succeed on the racetrack, he […]

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  • September 28, 2025

A Lookback on the 2019 ATAA Annual Conference

Looking back on the 2019 Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference in Canada at Akhal Valley Farms in Ontario, the first Yorke ever attended. It was a fantastic, productive gathering of Akhal-Teke breeders from all over N America along with a representative of the VNIIK Russian Studbook, a talented photographer who specializes in Akhal-Teke imagery, […]

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  • September 27, 2025

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