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Akhal-Teke - Read all about this horse breed at the Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Akhal-Teke, ‘Ahalteke’ in turkmen language, horse breed (pronounced Ah-cull Tek-y) is a breed from Turkmenistan, where they are the national emblem. It is named after the nomadic tribe that bred them. They are racehorses, noted for their endurance on long marches and are thought to be the predecessors of the Arabian and English thoroughbred breeds. These beautiful “golden-horses” are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest surviving 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.

Alexander the Great’s horse, Bucephalus, is said to have been an Akhal-Teke.