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Manlayi’s Son Filmed in “Sacred” Music Video with Jessica Baio!

Manlayli’s son Mele Chus was filmed in a music video!! MV Mele Chus, lovingly called Melo, was sired by Akhal-Teke stallion Merdan and out of MV Manlayli–bred at Magic Valley Akhal-Tekes here in Colorado. He is now owned and cherished by Kyla Kozile (@thewildwestspirit) and shows his otherworldliness in this production. Kyla captured this saying […]

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  • January 10, 2026

Akhal-Teke Embryo Available for 2026 Contracting

Akhal-Teke embryo available for contracting 2026! For purebred or partbred foal. At Arcana Heritage Horses, one of our goals with Akhal-Tekes is to create a network of breeders to share and exchange breeding opportunities in the ultimate pursuit of improving the breed’s quality, presence, and accessibility in North America. One of these is a chance […]

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  • January 9, 2026

Special Arrival from Kazakhstan: Sikyrly-Dacor

Last week we welcomed another very special addition to our program, Akhal-Teke mare Sikyrly-Dacor (Keity-Shael – Saivan x Sapaly – Pamel Kan), to Colorado! πŸŽ€βœ¨ She arrived safely all the way from Kazakhstan and is settling in well with her familiar Kazakh herdmates. She brings with her a lovely personality and an exciting ancestry of […]

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  • December 21, 2025

We Are Featured in Teke Mania 2025

Our research and documentary work is featured in the 2025 issue of The Akhal-Teke Horse Association (ATHA)’s annual magazine, Teke Mania! πŸ“°βœ¨ Every year the ATHA, an international Akhal-Teke organization based in Europe, puts together this beautiful collection of articles and content in thick, glossy print. Learn more about the rare Akhal-Teke breed, read insight […]

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  • December 21, 2025

Gappar-Dacor Arrived to Ontario!

Stallion Gappar has made his grand, snowy entrance to Canada where he will be receiving much love and training. He so resembles his sire Pamel-Kan and his grandsire Melesur. The family legacy is strong with this one and we are very honored to have him in North America. Deepest gratitude to Katrina and Giles Ardiel […]

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  • December 14, 2025

Filly Adalga EST

Powerhouse in the making! Akhal-Teke filly Adalga (Chirchiq A x Akargul), most notably a granddaughter of 1965 stallion Gulistan, a high level dressage and jumper Akhal-Teke also used as a refiner in Trakehner breeding. With her ancestry and build, we expect this girl to be a fun sport horse! Photo taken at her breeder’s farm, […]

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  • December 6, 2025

Atakty’s 2024 Colt: Altynsha

Our broodmare Atakty-Dacor’s regal son of 2024, Altynsha, sired by Amanat (1st photo).This colt was bred by and born at Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm. Photographs from their collection.

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  • November 21, 2025

For Sale: Akhal-Teke x Morgan Cross Gelding by Polaris

For sale: Akhal-Teke x Morgan cross gelding, by one of our semen bank stallions Polaris (Otman-Shael x Priscilla)! πŸ’šπŸŒŸ This handsome 5YR has the best of both worlds with a bold attitude, great working mind, metallic coat, and strong build. Below is some information about him from his owner Geneva Beede. Contact her on Facebook […]

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  • November 17, 2025

Sire of Arpad: Persey-Geli

Our stud colt Arpad’s sire, Akhal-Teke stallion Persey-Geli. πŸ–€πŸ€ Son of Damir-Geli and Pendjegush. Grandson of great horses Dargi (son of Gigant and Darpa), Momm (son of Melesur), Patsima 18 (daughter of Posman) and Tolkun (son of the rare Turkmen Telekush/ Melekush). Photo source unknown.

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  • November 16, 2025

Sire of Atakty: Khorezm

Atakty-Dacor’s sire, Khorezm, sired by Khutor 17 and out of Pakhta. He is grandson of Khalif (sire of the famous Russian World Champion Tokhamysh), Takappara 2 (daughter of Olympic Gold dressage champion Absent), 1031 Akhmed (famous Arab line descendant), and Pudokhan (daughter of successful racing stallion 943 Arslan and dam of famous racing producer Piastr). […]

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  • November 13, 2025