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.

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.

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.

Lean and elegant, with sweeping gaits and a free shoulder, often with a metallic coat and a hooded almond shaped eye, it is easy to focus on their appearance. But it is their combination of intelligence, empathy, and fortitude that makes the Akhal-Teke an outstanding partner horse.

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.

Teke is a major and politically influential tribe of Turkmens in Turkmenistan. The Oghuz forebears of the Teke migrated to Transoxiana in the 8th century. The tribe is called the Turka by explorer Alexander Burnes in his 1834 book Travels into Bokhara.

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.

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.

The Akhal-Teke, with its slim build and flowing stride, gives the impression of being an equine version of a Greyhound. Akhal-Teke horses are long in every dimension, with tapering heads, thin necks, and lean bodies.

The Akhal-Teke is a horse from Turkmen, in the southern region of the modern country of Turkmenistan. These horses have been renowned as cavalry mounts and racehorses for some 3,000 years. The Akhal-Teke has superb natural gaits, and is the outstanding sporting horse from this area. The Akhal-Teke is native to an arid, barren environment ...