Post by .:Phantom:. on Dec 27, 2010 9:31:17 GMT 8
Name: Akhal-Teke
Species: Horse
Colours: 14-16.3
Height: Mostly buckskin and Palomino. They can be bay, black, chestnut, cremello, perlino, and gray though.
Basic History: The ancestors of the Akhal-Teke date back 3,000 years ago and were called Nisean Horses. It is hard to tell, though, because horses were only classified by strains/types before 1600 A.D. Akhal-Tekes first appeared in the Turkmenistan Desert named Kara Kum. This breed is similar to the Turkoman horse, which existed near Iran and is now extinct. These horses were first used for raiding. Soon, Turkmenistan became part of the Russian Empire. The Russian General liked the horses he had seen in battle, and he created a stud book of 287 stallions and 468 mares. Once, these horses were required to be slaughtered by Russia, and about 1,000 horses were alive before it was banned. In the 20th century, Akhal Tekes were bred with Thoroughbreds to try to make a longer distance race horse. Anglo Arabs didn't carry the same traits as the Akhal Tekes though. The stud book was closed in 1973.
Habitat: They do well in hot climates like deserts the most.
Quick Facts: Akhal Tekes have a metallic sheen that camouflaged them in the desert. Historians debate whether Akhal Tekes originated from Arabians or they contributed to the making of them. Akhal Tekes have a sensitive nature and form bonds with their owners/whoever they're around.
Link to more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhal-Teke
Picture:
Species: Horse
Colours: 14-16.3
Height: Mostly buckskin and Palomino. They can be bay, black, chestnut, cremello, perlino, and gray though.
Basic History: The ancestors of the Akhal-Teke date back 3,000 years ago and were called Nisean Horses. It is hard to tell, though, because horses were only classified by strains/types before 1600 A.D. Akhal-Tekes first appeared in the Turkmenistan Desert named Kara Kum. This breed is similar to the Turkoman horse, which existed near Iran and is now extinct. These horses were first used for raiding. Soon, Turkmenistan became part of the Russian Empire. The Russian General liked the horses he had seen in battle, and he created a stud book of 287 stallions and 468 mares. Once, these horses were required to be slaughtered by Russia, and about 1,000 horses were alive before it was banned. In the 20th century, Akhal Tekes were bred with Thoroughbreds to try to make a longer distance race horse. Anglo Arabs didn't carry the same traits as the Akhal Tekes though. The stud book was closed in 1973.
Habitat: They do well in hot climates like deserts the most.
Quick Facts: Akhal Tekes have a metallic sheen that camouflaged them in the desert. Historians debate whether Akhal Tekes originated from Arabians or they contributed to the making of them. Akhal Tekes have a sensitive nature and form bonds with their owners/whoever they're around.
Link to more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akhal-Teke
Picture: