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The Akhal-Teke, `Ahalteke` in the Turkmen language, is a breed of horse from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem. They are noted for their speed and for endurance on long marches. These "golden-horses" are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest surviving horse breeds. There are currently about 3,500 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan and Russia, although they are also found in Germany and the United States. Many Akhal-Tekes are bred at the Tersk stud in the northern Caucasus Mountains. [more on wikipedia]

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Akhal-Teke, The [more]
Breed history, characteristics and pictures.
http://members.tripod.com/akhaltekeamerica/

Turanian Horse Website, The [more]
Contains articles on the history and evolution of the breed. Includes photos, news articles, list of breeders, and a list of resources used in compiling the site.
http://www.turanianhorse.org/

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