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A Film on Akhal-Teke Culture, History, and Art in Turkmenistan

“Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures”: A film on the Akhal-Teke, the culture surrounding them as a national emblem in Turkmenistan, and an overview of their history–currently available to watch online with English subtitles. In addition to showing the beauty contests and racing of Akhal-Tekes in Turkmenistan, it gives an inside look of the practice and significance […]

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  • February 23, 2026

Horse Capital TV: Akhal-Teke Documentary

Horse Capital Television excitingly filmed some of the events and horses during the Akhal-Teke Association of America conference this past weekend in Florida! 🎬🎤🦄 It is always so wonderful to introduce new people to the Akhal-Teke breed and share how special these horses are. Present were 12 Akhal-Tekes, with 5 even all the way from […]

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  • February 10, 2026

Pillars of Our Program’s Foundation

We have loved spending the weekend at the Akhal-Teke Association of America conference with so many incredible, passionate Akhal-Teke breeders and owners who we are so grateful to know and continue to be inspired by. Pictured with us here are some of the most important figures in our journey with Arcana Heritage Horses, and we […]

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  • February 9, 2026

At the 2025-26 Annual ATAA Conference in Florida

Family photo! We’re at the Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference this week in Venice, FL and check out this handsome crew in attendance from Katrina and Giles Ardiel of Akhal-Teke Valley Farms. Hibiscus’ sire Gerald with her half brothers and his sons, Drogo and Danville. All in a row and ready for the working […]

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  • February 5, 2026

At the 2025-26 Annual ATAA Conference in Florida

Family photo! We’re at the Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference this week in Venice, FL and check out this handsome crew in attendance from Katrina and Giles Ardiel of Akhal-Teke Valley Farms. Hibiscus’ sire Gerald with her half brothers and his sons, Drogo and Danville. All in a row and ready for the working […]

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  • February 5, 2026

Chaar Appaloosa in Winter High Mountains

The beautiful, rugged landscape of the Chaar Appaloosa horse’s homeland. The Chaar evolved to endure in these extreme high altitude conditions and live in harmony with its dramatic seasonal changes as they climb or descend throughout the year. They are a hardy, intelligent, and surefooted breed that have been sacred to Kyrgyzstan’s nomadic way of […]

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  • January 18, 2026

Living Art, Stallion Gappar

All our Akhal-Tekes are something otherworldly, ancient spirits who chose to share our realm, but this stallion in particular is so surreal. He is a walking fairytale, prose poetry lept from the pages of a dream journal. When he really looks at you, he’s not just seeing but looking into you–and the energy found between […]

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  • January 18, 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! 🎀✨ 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

Portrait of a Chaar

The beautiful and sacred spotted horse of Kyrgyzstan and the Fergana Valley: the Chaar Appaloosa.Photo from International association Chaar Appaloosa.

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  • December 12, 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)! 💚🌟 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