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There is yet another reason why these horses played such an important role in the lives of the Teke tribes in olden days. These horses were actually camouflaged while battling tribes in the deserts of Turkmenistan. The shimmering fur of the Akhal-Teke would blend in perfectly with the sands of the scorching desert. This, in turn, made it hard for the enemies to spot them during their battles. In the end, the Teke tribes could successfully raid other tribes with ease.
National Horse
When taking all the historical importance and role that these horses have taken up in the past, surely the country must hold some sort of pedestal for them, right? Not only that, these horses are so enchanting to just lay your eyes on. So yes, they actually do hold a certain level of public importance in Turkmenistan. The Akhal-Teke’s very long history with Turkmenistan has enabled them to become the National emblem of the country. They are definitely not the type of horses you just keep in a stable in your backyard. They truly are treasured in this country, but there is more…
True Admiration
Who can blame this country for putting these special on a special platter? After all that they have done for this country, it is only fitting that they are made the national animal horse of Turkmenistan. There are a lot of reasons why these horses are put in a special box, the Akhal-Teke is, however, mostly known for their beauty, intelligence, and their strength. Several monuments have been spread all across the Turkmenistan territory honoring the horse. We have done some research so that you can take a look for yourselves and stop your wondering, in case you cannot visit the country…
Monumental Horse
Turkmenistan does not hold back on their pride regarding these horses. If it were any other country, we are sure they would gladly flaunt them too. The strength of these gorgeous horses is truly admirable and impressive. They have been kept in many parts of the country of Turkmenistan. If ever you get to visit the country, you will find a lot of their statues and monuments being plastered in and around the cities. The monument here can be seen at the center of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. Just look at how heavenly just the statues are. So you can imagine just how beautiful the real deal must be.
Heroes
The Akhal-Teke has cemented its reputation as a well-known warhorse in history. Back in the year of 1935, these horses had allegedly carried a group of Turkmen riders covering a whopping 2500 miles in just a matter of 84 days. They took these men crossing the harsh desert terrain from Ashgabat to Moscow. This impressive achievement happened where there was a 3 day period where 235 miles of the desert had been crossed without drinking a single drop of water. If this is not proof that these horses are truly efficient, then what will?
Admired by Emperors
With such an impressive history, it is not so surprising to hear about all the praises that this breed of horses gets from people. They even hold a sense of admiration from the Turkmen tribes. Even the Empires that stay close to the Turkmen tribe have given their word of appreciation regarding these golden war hero horses. In 1881, the Russian General Kuropatkin of the Russian Empire saw these horses in action and was completely mesmerized to the point where he wanted to own them too. We do not blame him one bit because these horses are indeed irresistible.