Akhal-Teke
The Akhal-Teke, the worlds mystery horse. It is thin skined, fine coated, and is resistant to desert heat.Its origin was over 3,000-2,000 B.C. The Akhal-Teke is bred around the oasis of the Karakum Desert, the principal breeding center.
CHARACTERISTICS:The Akhal-Teke is quite distinctive in appearance, although it hardly conforms to western ideals of confirmation. The Akhal-Teke stands around 15.2 hh. Today, the Akhal-Teke races, is a long distance performer, and competes in jumping and dressage.
QUICK  FACTS
Their legs are long and slender, with joints set high off the ground.
Their long, tube-like, and narrow body adds to the impression of a spare, long-muscled,
sinewy horse.
Their girth appears to lack depth, due to exceptional length of legs
Long, thin neck is set very high and carried almost verticaly to the body, the head joining it at a 45 degree angle.
Hooves are small but regular, with low set heals.
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