Bakhor-Mele’s grandsire, the otherworldly elited-grade ex-racer, 2004 Reserve World Champion, 2005 World Champion, and 2005 Champion of Europe: Tokhtamysh (Halif x Tjazegul). She carries his regality, along with partial blue eye and his facial shield marking, only hers is in the shape of a heart. Photos in order from Artur Baboev and Anna Fadeeva.
The end of last month, three more outstanding Akhal-Tekes have safely made their overseas journey and joined our herd! They add to our strong program foundation and bring further diversity to the breed in North America. This expands on a momentous milestone in our story, as my mother and I manifest lifelong dreams together doing […]
For your 2026 breeding considerations, we are happy to offer limited frozen doses from the late palomino Akhal-Teke stallion: Polaris (Otman Shael – Priscilla, 2017, Gundogar Sire Line, Pel Dam Line). Available to US only. Polaris was born in France, bred by Susannah Hart, and imported at a young age to New England. He is […]
Grand congratulations to Gemma for placing 2nd overall (Adult Division Ages 16-50) and her daughter placing 5th overall (Youth Division Ages 8-15), competing against 8 countries at the Daegaya International Archery Competition!! Gemma continues to champion the ancient art of mounted archery internationally and at home in the USA, teaching the age old art to […]
Mother of our Kazakh-born mare Atakty, Angime. Purebred Akhal-Teke mare by Kazakh stallion, Gibrat, and out of Russian-born mare, Aladja 7. Arab line. Photos from and owned by Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm.
Alfalfa has been an important animal food crop for over 3,000 years and it is attributed to providing the nutritional demands necessary for ancient Turkomans (Fergana or “Heavenly Horses”) to develop their legendary tall and muscular frames. On the Nisean Plains south of Media in Central Asia, the ancestors to the Akhal-Teke grazed on fields […]
Badam’s sire, Miras. Son of 1999 Junior World Champion, 2000 World Champion, and 2000 “Prize of Turkmenistan” Russian Championship race winner stallion Salyr; out of Karvolach line mare Mziuri. Photos from Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm.
This past week has been such an exciting and busy time! In addition to the arrival of our first imports, we also welcomed another special addition. Meet Hibiscus (Gerald x Hrizantema, Sovkhoz II) aka Biscuit, bred by Akhal Valley Farms and lovingly raised by Geneva Beede in Vermont. Hibiscus is a trail pro and caretaker […]
This week marks a profound, magical, and monumental milestone in our story. Lifelong dreams we never thought possible are manifesting, and today we celebrate the safe arrival of our first international imports!! Three extraordinary Akhal-Teke horses–representing a strong foundation for our program and new blood for the hopeful future of the Akhal-Teke breed in North […]
Kerkav won 1st place in the ATAA Virtual Show Series for Akhal Teke and Partbreds ‘ Stallions 5YR and Up Halter Class! Virtual shows have really opened options for us to compete without the expense or logistics of an in person show. We are so grateful that now there is a virtual show specifically for […]
