The Akhal-Teke (/ ˌækəlˈtɛk / or / ˌækəlˈtɛki /; from Turkmen Ahalteke, [axalˈteke]) is a Turkmen horse breed. [1] . They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, thin manes and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, "Golden Horses". [2] .

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

2025年3月7日 · The Akhal Teke horse is an animal born to run, not unlike a Greyhound or cheetah. These animals were selectively bred for speed and stamina throughout their history. You’ll find the horse an ideal steed for trail or pleasure riding.

2023年7月17日 · Akhal-Teke horses are truly unique in their appearance, character, and abilities. They have long, sleek bodies with extremely fine skin and almond-shaped eyes. Known for their distinctive metallic sheen, they are often cream or palomino, but occur in all solid colors.

Once described by the ancient Chinese as a heavenly horse that was said to possess magical powers, the Akhal Teke is believed to have descended from the now-extinct Nisean horse that made its way from North America to Asia around 10,000 years ago.

2024年11月4日 · The Akhal-Teke horse—pronounced like “apple” with a K instead of the P’s, and “techie”—is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world. Originally from Turkmenistan, the breed is over 4,000 years old. Their closed stud book has been held in Russia since 1932.