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Akhal-Teke |
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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. |
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QUICK FACTS |
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Their legs are long and slender, with joints set high off the ground. |
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Their long, tube-like, and narrow body adds to the impression of a spare, long-muscled, sinewy horse. |
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Their girth appears to lack depth, due to exceptional length of legs |
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Long, thin neck is set very high and carried almost verticaly to the body, the head joining it at a 45 degree angle. |
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Hooves are small but regular, with low set heals. |
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