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The
Akhal-Teke (
/ˌækəlˈtɛk/ or
/ˌækəlˈtɛki/; from
Turkmen Ahalteke,
[ahalˈteke]) is a
horse breed from
Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem.[SUP]
[1][/SUP] They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of palominos and buckskins led to their nickname "Golden Horses".[SUP]
[2][/SUP] These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing
horse breeds.[SUP]
[3][/SUP] There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and
Russia, although they are also found throughout
Europe and
North America.[SUP]
[4][/SUP]
There are several theories regarding the original ancestry of the Akhal-Teke, some dating back thousands of years. The tribes of Turkmenistan
selectively bred the horses, recording their
pedigrees orally and using them for raiding. The breed was used in the losing fight against the
Russian Empire, and was subsumed into the Empire along with its country. The Akhal-Teke has influenced many other breeds, including several Russian breeds. There has been extensive crossbreeding with the
Thoroughbred to create a fast, long-distance racehorse and as a result all Akhal-Tekes have a Thoroughbred ancestor.[SUP]
[5][/SUP] The studbook was
closed in 1932.[SUP]
[6][/SUP] The Russians printed the first
stud book for the breed in 1941, including over 700 horses.
Source:
Akhal-Teke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia