Akhal-Teke; a Turkmen horse breed, from Turkmenistan Teke tribe, also known as Desert Horse is one of oldest and most beautiful breeds.
Since ancient times, they have a reputation for speed and endurance, intelligence, and a distinctive metallic sheen. The shiny coat of the breed led to their nickname, "Golden Horses".
History of Akhal Teke horses, dates back to 5000 BC. There are currently about 6600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan.