Dec 9, 2011: Akhal-Teke horse

Nirvana · 12-08-2011, 08:12 PM

yah I know but I am tired and want to get in Friday's cute and cuddly

The Akhal-Teke (play /ˌækəlˈtɛk/ or /ˌækəlˈtɛki/; from Turkmen Ahalteke, [ahalˈteke]) is a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem.[1] 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 throughout Europe, Australia and North America.

The breed became popular with the Russians, who established a breeding population at their state stud farms. Many Akhal-Tekes were bred at the Tersk Stud in the northern Caucasus Mountains, and later moved with the head breeder Vladimir Petrovich Shamborant to the Dagestan Studfarm.[2]

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The Akhal-Teke typically stands between 14.2 and 16 hands (58 and 64 inches, 147 and 163 cm). These horses are famous for those individuals who have a golden buckskin or palomino color with a distinct metallic sheen. However, a number of other colors are recognized, including bay, black, chestnut, palomino, cremello, perlino and grey. The Akhal-Teke's most notable and defining characteristic is the natural metallic bloom of its coat.[3] This is especially seen in the palominos and buckskins, as well as the lighter bays, although some horses "shimmer" more than others. The color pattern is thought to have been used as camouflage in the desert.[4] The cream gene that produces buckskin and palomino is a dilution gene that also produces the occasional cremello and perlino. Akhal-Tekes are not thought to carry the dun gene or roan gene.

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jimhelm · 12-08-2011, 08:49 PM

HI HO SILVER?

Aliantha · 12-08-2011, 08:50 PM

That's the most beautiful horse I've ever laid eyes on. Not just the colour, but it's in spectacular condition.

Pete Zicato · 12-08-2011, 10:06 PM

Wow. That is a stunning horse. If it had a horn, I'd have agreed that unicorns exist.

sandypossum · 12-08-2011, 11:10 PM

OMG ponies!!!

I agree, that is the most beautiful horse I've ever seen.

ZenGum · 12-08-2011, 11:52 PM

Man, that ride is pimped out! Bling! Bling!

Seriously, that is one stunningly beautiful horse.

Elspode · 12-09-2011, 12:01 AM

I've got to agree with Ali, here. That is a stunningly beautiful horse. Never seen anything quite like it. Almost looks like a sculpture instead of a living creature.

DanaC · 12-09-2011, 04:03 AM

Beautiful!

The stables up the road from me has gymkhanas and horse shows. Sometimes I hang out at the fence and watch. Last time (about 5 months ago) there was a young lady with a horse that looked very like that. Really striking and elegant. I wonder if it was that breed?

Undertoad · 12-09-2011, 04:25 AM

It's a beaut! Who knew you could get them in the metallic paint? Thanks Nirv!

Griff · 12-09-2011, 05:40 AM

Can you get a lift kit for it I've got some cool 20" rims...

Seriously that is a magnificent animal.

SPUCK · 12-09-2011, 05:46 AM

Looks like an A1 target for graffiti.

ZenGum · 12-09-2011, 06:09 AM

You reckon that thing would shit rainbows?

HungLikeJesus · 12-09-2011, 06:29 AM

I'd like some boots made out of that.

infinite monkey · 12-09-2011, 07:25 AM

Goodness what a gorgeous creature!

It would make some tasty Horse D'oeuvres!

Nirvana · 12-09-2011, 09:19 AM

Thanks for fixing my title powers that be

This breed almost makes me want a horse

12-08-2011, 08:12 PM	#1
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Dec 9, 2011: Akhal-Teke horse yah I know but I am tired and want to get in Friday's cute and cuddly The Akhal-Teke (play /ˌækəlˈtɛk/ or /ˌækəlˈtɛki/; from Turkmen Ahalteke, [ahalˈteke]) is a horse breed from Turkmenistan, where they are a national emblem.[1] 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 throughout Europe, Australia and North America. The breed became popular with the Russians, who established a breeding population at their state stud farms. Many Akhal-Tekes were bred at the Tersk Stud in the northern Caucasus Mountains, and later moved with the head breeder Vladimir Petrovich Shamborant to the Dagestan Studfarm.[2] The Akhal-Teke typically stands between 14.2 and 16 hands (58 and 64 inches, 147 and 163 cm). These horses are famous for those individuals who have a golden buckskin or palomino color with a distinct metallic sheen. However, a number of other colors are recognized, including bay, black, chestnut, palomino, cremello, perlino and grey. The Akhal-Teke's most notable and defining characteristic is the natural metallic bloom of its coat.[3] This is especially seen in the palominos and buckskins, as well as the lighter bays, although some horses "shimmer" more than others. The color pattern is thought to have been used as camouflage in the desert.[4] The cream gene that produces buckskin and palomino is a dilution gene that also produces the occasional cremello and perlino. Akhal-Tekes are not thought to carry the dun gene or roan gene. LINK __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

12-08-2011, 08:49 PM	#2
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12-08-2011, 08:50 PM	#3
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	That's the most beautiful horse I've ever laid eyes on. Not just the colour, but it's in spectacular condition. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

12-08-2011, 10:06 PM	#4
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	Wow. That is a stunning horse. If it had a horn, I'd have agreed that unicorns exist. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

12-08-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
sandypossum tri-continental dag hag Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 247	OMG ponies!!! I agree, that is the most beautiful horse I've ever seen. __________________ you're never too old to have a happy childhood

12-08-2011, 11:52 PM	#6
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Man, that ride is pimped out! Bling! Bling! Seriously, that is one stunningly beautiful horse. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

12-09-2011, 12:01 AM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I've got to agree with Ali, here. That is a stunningly beautiful horse. Never seen anything quite like it. Almost looks like a sculpture instead of a living creature. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-09-2011, 04:25 AM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's a beaut! Who knew you could get them in the metallic paint? Thanks Nirv!

12-09-2011, 05:40 AM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Can you get a lift kit for it I've got some cool 20" rims... Seriously that is a magnificent animal. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-09-2011, 05:46 AM	#11
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Looks like an A1 target for graffiti.

12-09-2011, 06:09 AM	#12
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	You reckon that thing would shit rainbows? __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

12-09-2011, 06:29 AM	#13
HungLikeJesus Only looks like a disaster tourist Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: above 7,000 feet Posts: 7,208	I'd like some boots made out of that. __________________ Keep Your Bodies Off My Lawn SteveDallas's Random Thread Picker.

12-09-2011, 07:25 AM	#14
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Goodness what a gorgeous creature! It would make some tasty Horse D'oeuvres!

12-09-2011, 09:19 AM	#15
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	Thanks for fixing my title powers that be This breed almost makes me want a horse __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

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