Ron sent me two photos to add to the Turk illustrations collection.


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I see quite often the Tekes presented in a thin condition.


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Here is a photo of Audan, another Nisean type Teke


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Origin and Influence of the Thoroughbred Horse 1905 by Ridgeway is a good source for those interested in the origin of the horse.  


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The Horse Comes From the East


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Here are a few examples of what I would call Nisean type of horse.


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Here is a great comparison between a modern Teke (Daghestan according to stud book 157 cm, according to other measurements 155 cm)


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The size of the Tekes have been lively discussed over the years. Some think that they are supposed to be kept small , like the size of the horses found in the Pazyryk tombs. A horse of approximately 155 cm (15.1 h).


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What is a stallion line, what's in a stallion line?


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what are the differences/similarities between these horses


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It is raining, finally, after a month of sunny blue skies and dusty arenas we have grey skies and steady rain!


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the D gene does not exist in this breed.


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every now and then we are contacted by Chinese Teke lovers who asks if there are any Tekes there


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to create the Teke we want in 10 years? Making breeding descisions within this breed today


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does anyone know who the rider of Yulduz is in this picture?

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and more about Filatov


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was mentioned by Blanca in a comment


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Maria brought up an interesting subject as a comment under the looong purity vs approval thread,


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we have started a really interesting discussion on how to approve the Tekes, with type approval or purity approval


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I was asked privately to explain the grading system but I think it is of general interest so I will talk about it here on my blog


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and the very posh newsletter, Italy is really the design kingdom. First Minos and Sandra's vests that are a must have for everyone in the Teke world and now the newsletter. The calendar is really improved and BIG with a lot of nice horses.


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It is encouraging to read the latest comparison between the breeding goals set up by the Swedish Warmblood assocaition and what the market wants.


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with the permission of the sender I took out a few paragraphs from one email so that I can give a general reply


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Below are pictures of three black stallions. One is world champion, one is dressage champion for young horses, one is Olympic gold medal winner.



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In 2008 there will be foals at KaraKum Stud again.


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I created a new subject to be able to add pictures when I look at Dominik


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According to the regulations of the General studbook (published by the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia), only stallions that are approved for A.I. by the selection center can produce offspring for the closes studbook.


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Avelssäsongen är igång och det är dax att betäcka och kanske till och med köpa en achaltekeerhäst.


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The following is copied from the Arabian breed decription.


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Nathalie and Severine, your postings show that there is a market for the breeders of typical Tekes. Your observations of the French situation tell me that the  
development for the breed in France is similar to the way the breed is going in many other countries outside Russia.


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Leonid shared some statistics from stud book number X that has been published recently.  


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I was inspired to blog about the Turkmen horse by the comment made by Ash and Emily Bolt that are new to the breed she asked if most Akhal-Tekes have TB blood in them or if they are pure Turkmen horses.  


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Are there any genetical defects that are common in the Teke breed?


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It is high time to take breeding descisions for this year.


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The painting of him is a very good illustration of the tubular body of the Turkmen horse.


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The Swedish hippologist, C.G. Wrangel,  claimed that it is not possible to breed cultural breeds successfully outside their original habitat.


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The French company Cryozootech, www.cryozootech.com, has managed to clone one of  the world's best show jumping stallions.


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Horse breeds are dynamic and changes over time. The breeds that do not change to meet the need of the users/market will disappear. An example of breeds that are quickly disappearing is the various cold blood breeds. The cold bloods are replaced with machines and have not been able to find a new niche in the market and are therefore more or less kept alive by a few enthusiasts.  


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Blanca brought up the ideal neck set for Tekes and sport horses and that deer neck is a conformational defect in Tekes.  


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Today, again, I received an email from a prospective Teke buyer about defects in a Teke being referred to as typical for the breed.


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I get many questions privately on how to select a good Akhal-Teke for allround riding.  What pedigree is the best, are there any certain bloodlines or sirelines we can recommend.


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We are blessed with two beautiful sons of our beloved Osman.


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I have begun a list of Teke and Central Asian literature


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"In Nisa there are only golden horses" - Strabo


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I created this TekeBlog to share my knowledge of all aspects the Akhal-Teke breed. I have found in meeting Teke people that the there is a need for the breed and us owners to find an identity and niche for the breed that goes beyond the traditional marketing buzz words for the breed as being the oldest, the purest the most unique and by some promoted as an endangered breed. The breed I believe is not being much helped by being ancient or marketed as endangered. I would like to destine the TekeBlog to discuss the management of the Teke stud farm, the selection of the breeding horses, the management of the young and growing Tekes, the training of the Tekes and the performance ability of the Tekes as well as the marketing of the breed, breed associations and registration issues and much more. I look forward to creative comments on the topics, comments that I consider not appropriate, for example offensive or insulting, will be removed.

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Florida is experiencing a severe draught.


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Todd had a great party yesterday, here is a photo of


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Happy birthday Todd

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We have made our selections for 2007


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It's interesting to compare father and son, I know Osman is proud in the Teke heaven to see his son becoming a man. Days like this we miss Osman very much.


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last night he covered Prizma.


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We have aquired a new stallion, Agilas, for our breeding program.


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I received a great photo of Almaz from a few days ago. He is 19 years old now and still going strong.


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I think entering the Tekes into the Hunter show ring has been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had with my Tekes


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When you show a horse in a Hunter Breeding class you are not allowed to view or have the judgeing card afterwards, you are allowed to ask the judges about their comments after the show. The cards are sent to USEF and I have no idea about who is allowed to see them.


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Yesterday we took Pekhimli and Astra to a USEF (United States Equestrian Federation) rated Hunter Show.


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here are some action pictures from Bob Langrish


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to all of you Teke lovers


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a Henri de Rivel close contact jumping model http://henriderivel.com/tecnica_ingles.htm


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We had the honor of having Bob Langrish  http://www.boblangrish.com photographing our Tekes yesterday


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Astra is in kindergarten and is being longed now for a while before it is time for her to be trained under rider,


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Orion had his first circus training session last Sunday, Kanat, the Kazakh Horse Wisperer and professional trick rider


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for the longest mane that stands up without falling to the side.


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my fabulous italian "one- size- fits- all- my- Tekes" has pinched Peggy Sue over the withers and now she needs another saddle,


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last Sunday we had a TB trainer visiting, he is born on Lebanon and have trained racing horses for many stables of sheiks and princes in the middle east as well as England and France.


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the grand old lady Raketa sends us greetings


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to southern Sweden


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I was in West Palm Beach yesterday with Portia to deliver a saddle to a hunter her daughter is training, I had been allowed to bring Todd's camera


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as we had visitors from Boston who had recently been to Turkmenistan and there been introduced to the heavenly breed


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tells me that he is following in his big sisters foot steps and is preparing for the Swedish Quality Test this fall


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she made her clear rounds in show jumping on level 2 ( 100 cm ).


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We focused our breeding program for the first ten years on the Fakir Sulu, Gelishkli and Yulduz types, we think they are excellent Tekes. The choice is also realistic, there are many Gelishikli horses around which means higher competition among the stallions to be selected for breeding and the best reps of the line is thoroughbred by the absolute masters in this breed.


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teasing the mares, today 6 of our 7 mares are showing heat, they are all shedding and spring feelings are high here in spite of  


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the quality of the hoofs have improved and are finally back to what we used to have in Sweden, our farrier was very pleased last time he was out.


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I received the Akhal-Teke 2007 limited edition from Breyer last week, today I compared it to another Breyer Akhal-Teke my kids got from friends in the USA many years ago.


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in the morning interview Charli and I listened to the vet at Bolton Center talking about the next surgery they would have to do


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we have printed our breeding records and are tracking the cycles of the fillies. Orion is not yet the best teaser but hopefully at the end of the season he will be a little bit more experienced. We are aiming at breeding the first mares in the beginning of March.

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does not know what a sugar cube is!


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inspired by Martin Luther King who is remembered here in the US today, I will allow myself to dream a little bit.


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in December. He was a great Teke stallion with the look, the type, the conformation and the gaits of a true Teke, he was a joy to ride and handle


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we added some more info and will be adding more pictures continously.

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and what happens...


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We would like to thank Portia so much for giving Charli this super nice dressage master and sweet horse to


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Two-year-olds are difficult to evalute,


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We have seeded the winter rye grass and we are happy for some rain at last.


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from all of us to all of you


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Our baby stallion Orion has developed a special relationship with one of our dogs.  


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I sent the following reply to VNIIK/MAAK today to both Nadyas.


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I have received a reply from Nadya Abramova VNIIK/MAAK. Interesting reading indeed, especially the fact that we owe MAAK/VNIIK money for a "service" they have performed without asking us for approval for the extra cost. There are a few passages I do not understand, it might be due to translation, I will email Nadya and ask for the Russian version as well so that our Russian speaking friends can read the original. Below the letter I have attached the forms that were attached with this letter. This is really an exotic breed!  


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A purebred Teke is a horse whose lineage can be traced to the founders of the modern studbook of this breed.


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