Akhal-Teke Horse: Breed Profile
As one of the oldest domesticated horse breeds the AkhalTeke was developed for endurance and speed. Some equestrians find the breed too scrawny and narrow with conformation unlike the more common muscular deepchested riding horse breeds. Others consider it a work of art elegant in appearance and stride. Whatever your opinion the AkhalTeke is among the rarest most exotic fullsize horse breeds around the world.
AkhalTeke History and Origins
مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.
The breed originated in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan where the horses had to tolerate sparse water and food as well as extremes of heat and cold. The AkhalTekes lived closely with their nomadic humans each being essential to the others survival. The tribesmen specifically bred their horses for their athleticism.
تتأثر أسعار السيارات من شركات مثل مرسيدس بتقلبات أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار، مما يؤدي إلى زيادة تكاليف الإنتاج والاستيراد.
The breed struggled during the turmoil that marked the early days of Soviet Russia and its numbers dwindled. It wasnt brought to the United States until 1979.
AkhalTeke Size
The AkhalTeke typically stands from 14 hands 56 inches to 16 hands 64 inches on average. The horse generally weighs between 900 and 1000 pounds and has a slim build thats often compared to that of a greyhound.
يؤدي ارتباط أسعار الذهب وسعر صرف الدولار بتكاليف المواد الخام والاستيراد إلى تأثير مباشر على أسعار السيارات في الأسواق.
The nomadic tribesmen of Turkmenistan primarily used AkhalTekes for transportation. They selectively bred their horses for enhanced speed stamina and agility which were prized qualities for raids
Nowadays AkhalTekes are used for dressage showjumping longdistance racing and pleasure riding. In Russia an AkhalTeke is even a status symbol. The breeds positive characteristics also echo throughout the horse racing world. More than 200 purebred AkhalTekes were shipped to Great Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries for breeding and their genes have contributed to modern racehorses.
Colors and Markings
AkhalTekes are thinskinned and their coats are very fine. All equine colors and markings are accepted in the breed registry. Many carry a gene for the cream dilution
