Ahal Teke

Silk Skin Horse

Horses are one of the most beautiful animals in the world, don't you think? They are so noble, powerful, strong and

The Akhal-Teke is arguably the oldest...apart from the rest of the equine realm is the metallic sheen that their coat has.

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 Cremello.The Akhal-Teke is a horse from Turkmen, in the southern region of the modern country of Turkmenistan. These horses have been renowned as cavalry mounts and racehorses for some 3,000 years. Cremellos (or “isabellas” in Europe) and Perlinos are found quite commonly in the Akhal-Teke and are known for their lustrous coats and ice-blue eyes. Photo credit: Svetlana Pedrova

Some Akhal Teke colors/markings

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That mane! That tail! Why is this horse so pretty and shiny? Is it photoshopped? I dunno, it's from some Russian horse site.

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.