The black Akhal-Teke purebred stallion portrait
The Akhal-Teke is the first purebred horse in the world, the last drops from the original source which helped to establish all the subsequent traditions of purposeful horse-breeding. V. O. Vitt 'Ahalteke' in the Turkmen language, (pronounced [ahalˈtеkje]) is a breed of horse from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They are noted for their speed and for endurance on long marches. These "golden-horses" are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest surviving horse breeds. There are currently about 3,500 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and Russia, although they are also found throughout Europe, Australia and North America. Russians fell in love with this breed and established a state stud farm. Many Akhal-Tekes were bred at the Tersk Stud in the northern Caucasus Mountains, and later moved with the head breeder Vladimir Petrovich Shamborant to the Dagestan Studfarm. Most important breeders are Stuvropol Stud, Shael Stud, Chagorta, farms in Daghestan.
Size: 5197px × 3465px
Location: Russia, Moscow
Photo credit: © Mikhail Kondrashov "fotomik" / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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