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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. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, "Golden Horses". [2]
In most cases, bloodlines of horse breeds are recorded with a breed registry. The concept is somewhat flexible in horses, as open stud books are created for recording pedigrees of horse breeds that are not yet fully true-breeding. Registries are considered the authority as to whether a given breed is listed as a "horse" or a "pony".
In 2024 the total number of the horses was some 121 000 –126 000 head, substantially lower than in 2002, when it was almost 330 000. The registered breeding stock consisted of approximately 8000 brood-mares and 2000 stallions. [2] In 2024 the conservation status of the breed was "not at risk". [2]
The Turkoman horse, or Turkmene, is an Oriental horse breed from the steppes of Central Asia. It influenced many modern horse breeds, including the Thoroughbred horse. Modern descendants include the Akhal-Teke, [1] the Iomud, the Goklan and Nokhorli. [2] The Turkmen is only bred in north-east Iran. [3] There are about 3000 animals.
Free-ranging koniks in the Oostvaardersplassen. The Konik is a Polish horse breed descending from very hardy horses from the Biłgoraj region. These horses had a predominantly dun colour, but also black and chestnut horses were present in the population. [5]
The first written mention of a local breed, the Karst horse, dates back to the 15th century. [1] Slovenian horses have long been used for agricultural and forestry works, with draft horses representing the majority of the herd until recently. [4] Under Austria-Hungary, the local herd was crossed with imported Belgian and Noriker horses. [5]
The Horse Stars Hall of Fame. Three weeks ago, the Turner family officially adopted Klinger and Dozer from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment Caisson Platoon, the solemn horses that carry the likes of ...
It originates from warmblood horses bred principally for military use in the nineteenth century. [2] It was officially recognised as a breed in 2005, and a stud-book was started in that year [4]: 154 [3]: 148 [2] or in 2006. [5]: 9 Only horses with at least 87.5%, but less than 100%, Thoroughbred blood are eligible for registration. [2]