Akhal-Teke

The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. They are known for their intellect, stamina, and striking metallic shine. The term "Golden Horses" originated from the breed's glossy coat. These horses are among the oldest horse breeds still in existence and are adapted to harsh weather conditions. There are currently roughly 6,600 Akhal-Teke in the world, most of whom live in Turkmenistan but can also be found in Europe and North America. Turkmenistan's Kopet Dag mountains' northern slope is known as the Akhal line of oasis. The Turkmen Tekke tribe has lived there in the past.

The origins of the Akhal-Teke are the subject of numerous theories, some of which go back thousands of years. Some people assert that the Turkoman horse, an ancient breed, is the same as the Akhal Teke, which is likely a descendent of that breed. The Turkmen tribes selectively bred the horses, jotting down their pedigrees verbally and utilizing them for robberies. The race, along with its nation, was absorbed by the Russian Empire after being utilized in the futile battle against it. Recent studies have shown that Turkoman stallions significantly influenced the formation of the Thoroughbred and that the Turkoman has influenced numerous other breeds, including contemporary warmbloods. There is, however, a chance that all current Akhal-Tekes have a Thoroughbred sire line.