Akhal-teke

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Horses are a symbol of boundless physical strength and unrestrained freedom; they are perhaps the most beautiful and graceful animals on the planet. We’ve identified 15 breeds of this magnificent animal whose beauty and character truly stir the soul.

Akhal-Teke ~ TOKHTAMYSH (Khalif - Tjazegul) Owner: «GELI» Studfarm, Russia

Kambarbay - Colour Me In - Kambarbay has all the positive attributes of the modern day sport horse: athleticism, speed, stamina

Imagine yourself astride a magnificent Arabian horse, his mane blowing in the wind and tickling your hands as they hold the elaborately tasseled reins, your eyes falling on the magnificent sight of the Pyramids of Giza looming before you. This is the sort of horseback riding experience that's meant to be savored for a lifetime. Now imagine that the reins are attached to a bit that fits uncomfortably in the horse’s mouth. He shifts from side to side to take the weight off of his painfully…

Akhal-Teke -- "a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen." This dark color doesn't show the sheen as much.