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The Szeged Research Institute of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences matched mitochondrial DNA from horse skeletons found in graves dating back to the time of the Hungarian conquest most closely to the MtDNA of modern Akhal-Tekes…
Read more →A few weeks ago we had an awesome full-day photoshoot with Griffin Garner Media and the help of a whole team of horse girls!! 🙌📸 The absolute highlight of the day was seeing this mare lineup before individual shoots…
Read more →Celebrating and cheering on half-Teke Mavis and Helen Hand in their budding eventing career!! 👏🏆 Together, Mavis and Helen achieved a 29.7 in dressage and 2nd place with a clear round in jumping at The Event at Archer!…
Read more →❤️🔥 Join us July 25th, 2026 for our Heart of the Fire Horse Clinic Series: Part Three, the Ancient Art of Mounted Archery, with Iron Orchid Equestrian Arts and the Colorado Mounted Archers. Hosted by Arcana Heritage Horses in Platteville, CO…
Read more →In an interview with the Daily Sabah last week, Petek Çağlar (@gardennhorses, an Akhal-Teke breeder in Türkiye) shared some of her experiences with the breed. Petek emphasized that the character of the breed is what truly captured her, saying the Akhal-Teke "forms a bond with humans unlike anything I have seen in other breeds…
Read more →New DNA findings continue to challenge the historical records we have for many modern breeds. They help us to not only better understand horse genetic origins and relations, but also to better understand the human stories and roles which underlie it all…
Read more →A year ago, we traveled to Kyrgyzstan to discover its rich horse culture and the sacred Chaar Appaloosa horse. One of the most thrilling sites we visited was the Aravan Petroglyphs (4th-1st century BCE), seated on the western side of the legendary Fergana Valley with drawings of ancient Fergana "Heavenly" horses…
Read more →Since their domestication, horses have been pivotal in driving world economies, military pursuits, political maneuvers, and all manners of daily livelihood well into the 20th century. In many parts of the world, horses are still an essential component of agriculture, social and cultural identity…
Read more →Searching for a horse with power, grace, and timeless beauty? Introducing the phenomenal, metallic golden palomino Akhal-Teke stallion Keruen-Dacor (Khorezm x Kassandra)! For sale on behalf of his breeder Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm, this powerful stallion offers a captivating package of athleticism, big movement, and looks that is sure to command attention…
Read more →An incredible opportunity to see and learn about some of the rarest artifacts of ancient horse heritage, including pieces from Akhal-Teke and Chaar historic homelands in Central Asia! The George Washington University Textile Museum Collection has been showcasing a very special exhibit called "Adorning the Horse: Equestrian Textiles for Power and Prestige"…
Read more →This weekend in Colorado, experience two Akhal-Teke horses live in a traveling equestrian arts performance, Cirque Ma'Ceo! Shows happening June 4-7 in Parker. The show features two special Akhal-Teke horses, Kesgir Surat (cremello, Kiergen x Aykyssa) and Pay Altyn (buckskin, Pan Tau x Shirin Giz)…
Read more →We are so excited for Jenna Trowsdale (of Ontario) on the confirmed pregnancy of her first Akhal-Teke partbred with Thoroughbred mare Em Chamas and our Kazakh-imported Akhal-Teke stallion, Gappar-Dacor!! Em Chamas (Flameaway x She's Gonna Float) is a great granddaughter of $1mil earner Johannesburg from great Man O' War line through Ogygian…
Read more →We have been blown away by all the buzz this week of our golden palomino Akhal-Teke stud colt, Arpad (Persey-Geli x Angelina), and want to share a bit about his esteemed half-brother who speaks to the quality of their bloodlines. This is Simba, another purebred Akhal-Teke stallion born 2020 by Sangam and out of same dam Angelina…
Read more →We are so happy to share the successful purebred Akhal-Teke breeding via embryo transfer of accomplished stallion Adamek (Gindarkh 13 x Agniya), bred by Phil Case, and our Kazakh-imported mare Badam-Dacor (Miras x Balsheker-Dacor), bred by Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm! Carried by a clever and kind-hearted purebred Akhal-Teke surrogate mare, Gurlesmek (Gerald x Merdjen), bred by Emery Rhodes…
Read more →To gaze upon an Akhal-Teke is to witness living history and artistry which transcends over 3,000 years of horse culture, campaigns, wars, and triumphs. As a tribute and record of some of the most influential individuals in the breed since 1870, the Science and Art Museum of Horse Breeding at the Russian State Agrarian University has built an impressive collection of highly-detailed Akhal-Teke art portraits…
Read more →Amazing horsewoman Kayla driving a Chaar Appaloosa herd in Kyrgyzstan! To check on and move the herds, riders on Chaar horses often must ride out all day to remote locations in all weather. On this drive alone, they covered 60km in one day…
Read more →A look at our stallion Gappar-Dacor's 2023 young son, a metallic dark buckskin named Khoshkel, out of Khanshaiym. Bred by and photo from Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm. Gappar-Dacor is standing at stud this season in Ontario, offering exquisite qualities to pure and crossbred foals…
Read more →Announcing our first clinic series! “Heart of the Fire Horse: A Passion, Presence, and Power Clinic Series”, hosted by Arcana Heritage Horses. This is an educational and self-empowerment clinic series for horse humans to embrace the heart…
Read more →This video is an exciting find of Louise Firouz, an American-Iranian known worldwide for her rediscovery of and preservation work for the Caspian horse, viewing Turkoman horses with an interviewer at Jargalan Turkman Stud, Iran in 2002.…
Read more →A “Turkish Horse” of the Ottoman Empire in a 16-century illustration from the depictions and documentations of German farrier, spur, and bit maker: Hans Kreutzberger. This illustration is a particularly fascinating find as you can clearly…
Read more →Purebred AT Broodmare roll call for 2026~ Our mares are the heart of our program. It is with great joy that we offer and represent a variety of types and dam line history, some for the first time in North America this year. 6 out of 8 of…
Read more →It was MV Manlayli’s birthday this last weekend! Celebrating 21 years of adventures with more good to come. She has produced a beautiful living legacy in her son, youtube-star MV Mele Chus, and daughters, Kadri & Madora. Foal photos from…
Read more →We had the wonderful pleasure today of speaking with Dr. Timothy C. Winegard about human-horse history! Dr. Winegard is a multi-time best-selling author, exceptional historian, and beloved professor. One of his latest publications (2024),…
Read more →Featured for International Sale- Proven broodmare and riding horse FAZA EST (Chirchiq A x Firiuda, El sire line, Gezel dam line) 2017 buckskin mare, 156cm Offered with international concierge support for transport and delivery on behalf of…
Read more →Featured for International Sale- Proven broodmare and riding horse OKGUNLY EST (Myrat x Ozariya, Posman sire line, Ovgan dam line) 2015 smoky black mare, 156cm Offered with international concierge support for delivery on behalf of…
Read more →The first Chaar Appaloosa foal and filly of year arrived today! Born out in the wild high-pastures around Toktogul and now has been safely brought down the mountain to the new Chaar Ranch paddocks. She marks the start of the next…
Read more →The Akhal-Teke Association of America led a feature for the Akhal-Teke horse with Horse Capital TV! So wonderful to see more coverage of this special breed shared locally within the USA and broadcast online. Yorke was interviewed and…
Read more →Today we celebrate the safe arrival of frozen breeding doses from the cosmic, late stallion, Perengistan!! Shared generously by Medeus Stud in Italy and smoothly imported by Mersant International. Perengistan was bred at Stavropol Stud…
Read more →A splendid video of renowned Russian equine artist Alexey Nikolaevich Glukharev on exhibit at the 18th International Exhibition “Equiros 2016” with his beautiful variety of horse works. At about 1:48 in the video he speaks on his favorite…
Read more →An esteemed addition to the 2026 stallion line-up, we are honored to partner with Valt Ay Teke to represent Akhal-Teke Aydogdy (Real x Orbita, Kaplan sire line, Ovgan dam line) for North America! Frozen only, available to the USA and…
Read more →Stallion roll call for 2026~ This year we are proud to offer a diversity of quality Akhal-Teke stallions for pure and cross breeding, and we are honored to represent select international stallions–in partnership with other breeders–for the…
Read more →The Chaar Appaloosa Horse was highlighted in a wonderful article by Cheval Magazine! The feature discusses the 12 year journey so far of their rediscovery and road to recovery through the International association Chaar Appaloosa ‘s…
Read more →“In the period between the fourteenth and nineteenth centuries, the Turkish argamak (thoroughbred) emerged from the nexus of nomadic horse trade and empire to become an expression of the equine ideal. Under Suleiman the Magnificent…
Read more →Looking for the perfect purebred Akhal-Teke to be your next riding partner or to refine your breeding program with? We are thrilled to announce several exceptional Akhal-Tekes for your consideration bred by and offered for sale…
Read more →“Akhal-Teke Horses: Heavenly Creatures”: A film on the Akhal-Teke, the culture surrounding them as a national emblem in Turkmenistan, and an overview of their history–currently available to watch online with English subtitles. In addition…
Read more →Meet Aeon-Arc Our 2.17.26 Akhal-Teke Colt by Galapker-Dacor and out of Atakty-Dacor. Aeon is the ancient world spelling (like aion) of “eon”, meaning timeless, eternity, and enduring power. This name reflects how special this colt is in…
Read more →Akhal-Tekes, also called Argamaks by hippologists, have been given as royal and political gifts throughout history. We now know from genetic research that they were likely brought to England either pure or as crossbreds for development of…
Read more →A North American Akhal-Teke modeled for Tommy Hilfiger’s Lunar New Year’s campaign launch with fashion icon Jisoo, made possible by the Akhal-Teke Association of America! 🧧🎬🌟 And not just any stallion–the noble stallion Sagit MiD. He…
Read more →Seasoned jumping Akhal-Teke stallion, Gudrat For sale as a ready-to-work competition horse and at stud via frozen for purebred and crossbred breedings! Located in Westminster, CO. The Akhal-Teke horse is one of the most treasured breeds of…
Read more →Born within the first hour of the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse, our first colt rocketed into the world! An auspicious start for this very special soul. He is the first foal of his talented jumping sire, and is painted just like him. He…
Read more →We get a lot of questions about Gappar’s color and plan to color gene test this year, but the high-contrast sooty sure seems to run in the family! Pictured is Pamel-Kan (Melesur x Pleyada) with two of his sons who were born lighter colored…
Read more →𝘼𝙠𝙝𝙖𝙡-𝙏𝙚𝙠𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙮𝙤 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 ’26 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜! For purebred or partbred foal. At Arcana Heritage Horses, one of our goals with Akhal-Tekes is to create a network of breeders to share and exchange…
Read more →𝘞𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘶𝘱𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳? 𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘬𝘩𝘢𝘭-𝘛𝘦𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳. This Valentine’s Day we are opening a stallion raffle for ONE FREE breeding to our Kazakh imported Akhal-Teke stallion, Gappar-Dacor…
Read more →We are offering the late imported stallion Polaris for stud via frozen doses to USA only! Recently listed on DreamHorse.com, view his listing here. Photo from Akhal-Tekes of New England.
Read more →Akhal-Teke Gudrat at stud and for sale! Add this talented jumping stallion to your breeding and competition program. 🚀🧬 Located in Colorado. Contact us for more details and pricing. Photo from Kjersti Renee.
Read more →Our stallion Gappar-Dacor is standing at stud for 2026 at Akhal Valley Farms in Ontario, Canada! Recently listed on DreamHorse.com, view his listing here.
Read more →The Akhal-Teke Horse Association so beautifully featured our story about our ongoing whole genome and documentary project! We have been incredibly touched by the generous support of the Akhal-Teke community. Last fall we traveled around…
Read more →Horse Capital Television excitingly filmed some of the events and horses during the Akhal-Teke Association of America conference this past weekend in Florida! 🎬🎤🦄 It is always so wonderful to introduce new people to the Akhal-Teke breed…
Read more →We have loved spending the weekend at the Akhal-Teke Association of America conference with so many incredible, passionate Akhal-Teke breeders and owners who we are so grateful to know and continue to be inspired by. Pictured with us here…
Read more →At the Akhal-Teke Association of America’s conference Working Equitation demo presentation with the handsome PSG Akhal-Teke stallion Gerald, sire to Hibiscus, and Katrina of Akhal Valley Farms doing a short schooling pattern. ✨ Akhal-Tekes…
Read more →Family photo! We’re at the Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference this week in Venice, FL and check out this handsome crew in attendance from Katrina and Giles Ardiel of Akhal-Teke Valley Farms. Hibiscus’ sire Gerald with her…
Read more →Family photo! We’re at the Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference this week in Venice, FL and check out this handsome crew in attendance from Katrina and Giles Ardiel of Akhal-Teke Valley Farms. Hibiscus’ sire Gerald with her…
Read more →The story of the Ashgabat-Moscow trek is a famous one that really marked the precedent for preservation efforts of the purebred Akhal-Teke horse. This telling of “The Ashgabat-Moscow Horseback Ride” was shared online by Elena Panyushina…
Read more →An archival video of Gudrat’s elegant grandsire Arbalet (Amelit 12 x Abrai) at his first competition in Monterey, Mexico with only 3 months training. Documented and shared by Ulrike Ruppelt. Gudrat shares his ease of training and quick…
Read more →We are very excited to announce our partnership with James Boudrieau of Broken Spoke Ranch to offer breedings from Akhal-Teke stallion Gudrat (Marat x Gazelle)! Available for pure and cross breeding. 2017 | Bay | Gelishikli Sire Line |…
Read more →The study “Genome Diversity and the Origin of the Arabian Horse” (Cosgrove et al., 2020) is one of the most fantastic recent genetic findings revealing the true narrative of the Akhal-Teke of antiquity, the Turk horse, and their…
Read more →We are proud to announce that our Kazakh imported, purebred Akhal-Teke stallion Gappar-Dacor is now at stud!! Available for fresh cooled to purebred and part-bred mares for the 2026 breeding season. Gappar was bred and born at Dacor…
Read more →The beautiful, rugged landscape of the Chaar Appaloosa horse’s homeland. The Chaar evolved to endure in these extreme high altitude conditions and live in harmony with its dramatic seasonal changes as they climb or descend throughout the…
Read more →All our Akhal-Tekes are something otherworldly, ancient spirits who chose to share our realm, but this stallion in particular is so surreal. He is a walking fairytale, prose poetry lept from the pages of a dream journal. When he really…
Read more →The Akhal-Teke horse and the Akhal-Teke Association of America will be represented this year during the Horse World Expo! Meet the Akhal-Tekes at their indoor breed booth or watch them perform in the Parade of Breeds. One of the seven…
Read more →Manlayli’s son Mele Chus was filmed in a music video!! MV Mele Chus, lovingly called Melo, was sired by Akhal-Teke stallion Merdan and out of MV Manlayli–bred at Magic Valley Akhal-Tekes here in Colorado. He is now owned and cherished by…
Read more →Akhal-Teke embryo available for contracting 2026! For purebred or partbred foal. At Arcana Heritage Horses, one of our goals with Akhal-Tekes is to create a network of breeders to share and exchange breeding opportunities in the ultimate…
Read more →Portrait of a Chaar Appaloosa colt from this year’s accelerated breeding program. His name is Egeman and he is a son of the famous lead stallion Chaar Suluu. Photo from the International Chaar Appaloosa Horse Association.
Read more →Last week we welcomed another very special addition to our program, Akhal-Teke mare Sikyrly-Dacor (Keity-Shael – Saivan x Sapaly – Pamel Kan), to Colorado! 🎀✨ She arrived safely all the way from Kazakhstan and is settling in well with her…
Read more →Our research and documentary work is featured in the 2025 issue of The Akhal-Teke Horse Association (ATHA)’s annual magazine, Teke Mania! 📰✨ Every year the ATHA, an international Akhal-Teke organization based in Europe, puts together this…
Read more →Stallion Gappar has made his grand, snowy entrance to Canada where he will be receiving much love and training. He so resembles his sire Pamel-Kan and his grandsire Melesur. The family legacy is strong with this one and we are very honored…
Read more →The beautiful and sacred spotted horse of Kyrgyzstan and the Fergana Valley: the Chaar Appaloosa.Photo from International association Chaar Appaloosa.
Read more →Powerhouse in the making! Akhal-Teke filly Adalga (Chirchiq A x Akargul), most notably a granddaughter of 1965 stallion Gulistan, a high level dressage and jumper Akhal-Teke also used as a refiner in Trakehner breeding. With her ancestry…
Read more →Our broodmare Atakty-Dacor’s regal son of 2024, Altynsha, sired by Amanat (1st photo).This colt was bred by and born at Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm. Photographs from their collection.
Read more →For sale: Akhal-Teke x Morgan cross gelding, by one of our semen bank stallions Polaris (Otman-Shael x Priscilla)! 💚🌟 This handsome 5YR has the best of both worlds with a bold attitude, great working mind, metallic coat, and strong…
Read more →Our stud colt Arpad’s sire, Akhal-Teke stallion Persey-Geli. 🖤🤍 Son of Damir-Geli and Pendjegush. Grandson of great horses Dargi (son of Gigant and Darpa), Momm (son of Melesur), Patsima 18 (daughter of Posman) and Tolkun (son of the…
Read more →We’re thrilled to reveal our “secret” passenger who traveled safely in utereo from Kazakhstan to Colorado! Our beautiful and gentle mare Atakty (Khorezm x Angime, Fakirpelvan Line) is expecting an early spring foal by our stallion…
Read more →Atakty-Dacor’s sire, Khorezm, sired by Khutor 17 and out of Pakhta. He is grandson of Khalif (sire of the famous Russian World Champion Tokhamysh), Takappara 2 (daughter of Olympic Gold dressage champion Absent), 1031 Akhmed (famous Arab…
Read more →Bakhor-Mele’s grandsire, the otherworldly elited-grade ex-racer, 2004 Reserve World Champion, 2005 World Champion, and 2005 Champion of Europe: Tokhtamysh (Halif x Tjazegul). She carries his regality, along with partial blue eye and his…
Read more →The end of last month, three more outstanding Akhal-Tekes have safely made their overseas journey and joined our herd! They add to our strong program foundation and bring further diversity to the breed in North America. This expands on a…
Read more →For your 2026 breeding considerations, we are happy to offer limited frozen doses from the late palomino Akhal-Teke stallion: Polaris (Otman Shael – Priscilla, 2017, Gundogar Sire Line, Pel Dam Line). Available to US only. Polaris was born…
Read more →Grand congratulations to Gemma for placing 2nd overall (Adult Division Ages 16-50) and her daughter placing 5th overall (Youth Division Ages 8-15), competing against 8 countries at the Daegaya International Archery Competition!! Gemma…
Read more →Mother of our Kazakh-born mare Atakty, Angime. Purebred Akhal-Teke mare by Kazakh stallion, Gibrat, and out of Russian-born mare, Aladja 7. Arab line. Photos from and owned by Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm.
Read more →Alfalfa has been an important animal food crop for over 3,000 years and it is attributed to providing the nutritional demands necessary for ancient Turkomans (Fergana or “Heavenly Horses”) to develop their legendary tall and muscular…
Read more →Badam’s sire, Miras. Son of 1999 Junior World Champion, 2000 World Champion, and 2000 “Prize of Turkmenistan” Russian Championship race winner stallion Salyr; out of Karvolach line mare Mziuri. Photos from Dacor Akhal-Teke Stud Farm.
Read more →This past week has been such an exciting and busy time! In addition to the arrival of our first imports, we also welcomed another special addition. Meet Hibiscus (Gerald x Hrizantema, Sovkhoz II) aka Biscuit, bred by Akhal Valley Farms and…
Read more →This week marks a profound, magical, and monumental milestone in our story. Lifelong dreams we never thought possible are manifesting, and today we celebrate the safe arrival of our first international imports!! Three extraordinary…
Read more →Kerkav won 1st place in the ATAA Virtual Show Series for Akhal Teke and Partbreds ‘ Stallions 5YR and Up Halter Class! Virtual shows have really opened options for us to compete without the expense or logistics of an in person show. We are…
Read more →The following was written in response to Heidi Schlenker’s original article here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=25639616755625262&set=a.219157078097913 Mothers are the powerhouses of the pedigree. This is true for all mammals and…
Read more →The Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnology in Poland and the University of Veterinary Science in Austria has published new research on stallion welfare in relation to husbandry practices, behavioral management, and reproductive…
Read more →Walk with us in the springtime high mountain pastures of Kyrgyzstan, where native Central Asian spotted horses live. This is the homeland of the Chaar. These pastures are preserved year after year despite horse and human use because the…
Read more →In Estonia at Akhal-Teke EST. Yorke holding Farida EST’s sire, Akhal-Teke stallion Mudjahid, with Kätlin Leisson, Kaido Puusepp, Sten Puusepp, Katrina Ardiel, Giles Ardiel, Shiloh Alderete, and Luc Kibodeaux. This was our final day of…
Read more →The handsome Gaukhar 4, a maternal great grandsire of our Akhal-Tekes Kerkav and Algushbai. Gaukhar 4 was born at Lugovskoi Stud in 1977 by Champion of the Breed elite stallion Garem 11 and out of Merkenka 20. He was a successful racehorse…
Read more →ChaarSuluu is one of the key foundation stallions for the Chaar Appaloosa Horse revitalization project, to rebuild a breed that was thought to have vanished and to reclaim a history that weaves together horses, people, and the land.…
Read more →Gelishikli (Fakir Sulu – Gezel), born in 1949 in Ashkabad. This is the sire line foundation stallion for our Akhal-Teke, Algushbai. This line is known for often producing smooth movements and good temperaments. Gelishikli is brother to…
Read more →Looking back on the 2019 Akhal-Teke Association of America Annual Conference in Canada at Akhal Valley Farms in Ontario, the first Yorke ever attended. It was a fantastic, productive gathering of Akhal-Teke breeders from all over N America…
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