The equestrian cultures of Central Asia reach far into antiquity. In this demanding landscape the horse was a partner, a measure of wealth and part of the family.
Individual selection, oral pedigrees and the knowledge of the seyis created a distinct breeding tradition and a horse of speed, endurance and loyalty.
During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries the breed became known internationally as the Akhal-Teke. Safeguarding it remains a shared responsibility today.
I will not call you a horse; I will call you brother, for you are better to me than a friend.The Oghuz epic Bamsi Beyrek