Akhal-Teke - Wikipedia
The Akhal-Teke (/ ˌ æ k əl ˈ t ɛ k / or / ˌ æ k əl ˈ t ɛ k i /; from Turkmen Ahalteke, ) is a Turkmen horse breed. [1] They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, thin manes and a distinctive metallic sheen.
The Breed – Akhal-Teke Association of America
The Akhal-Teke is a modern athlete with an ancient heritage dating back more than 3,000 years. The breed has been treasured throughout history for its great endurance, personable nature, and unearthly grace.
The Akhal-Teke: All You Need To Know About This Unique Breed
What Is An Akhal-Teke? An Akhal-Teke is a hot-blooded breed of horse known for its gorgeous and unique appearance and coat that appears to almost be metallic. This breed originated in the country of Turkmenistan where it was bred, used, and prized by Turk nomads.
Meet the Akhal-Teke – Akhal-Teke Association of America
More than three-thousand years ago, in the Central Asian steppes of what is now Turkmenistan, a horse unlike no other emerged: the Akhal-Teke. Legendary for their stamina, treasured for their intelligence and fortitude, and mythicized for their unearthly grace and metallic coat… the Akhal-Teke once was one of the most coveted breeds in the ...
The Akhal-Teke Breed - Akhal-Teke Foundation
The Akhal-Teke breed developed with the nomadic horse tribes of Central Asia to excel in desert conditions, making them an incredible endurance horse. In 1935, to demonstrate their prowess, a group of Turkmen riders rode 2500 miles in 84 days.
Akhal-Teke Association of America – Preserving and Promoting ...
The Akhal Teke Association of America (ATAA) works to preserve the endangered Akhal-Teke horse through responsible growth and promotion. They are a rare breed with their roots at the very beginning of horsemanship, and they have a history older and more fascinating than that of any single nation or culture.
Akhal-Teke Horse: Breed Profile - The Spruce Pets
2024年1月8日 · The Akhal-Teke is a rare horse with a distinctive metallic sheen and a reputation for speed and intelligence. Learn about their history, unique traits, and more.
Akhal-Teke: A Rare Horse Breed - Horse Illustrated
2024年11月4日 · One Akhal-Teke, a black stallion named Absent, won four Olympic medals in dressage with two different riders at three different Olympic Games during the 1960s. Today, owners of the breed continue to admire this incredibly rare …
Akhal Teke Horse Info, Colors, Temperament, History, Pictures
2023年7月5日 · The Akhal Teke (pronunciation: aekal-teki), named after the series of oases in the Kopet Dag mountains and the Turkmen Tekke tribe, is believed to be one of the oldest horse breeds in existence today.
History of Akhal-Teke horse breed. Official website of ...
The Akhal-Teke is a direct descendant of the horses of the Massagetae, the Bactrians and the Alans which were famous in antiquity. In ancient Persia these horses were known as Nisaean and several centuries later - as Parthian, but they were always spoken of as the best in the world.