Akhal-Teké
The Akhal-Teke is a Turkmen horse breed. 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". These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. The Akhal-Teke, due to its natural athleticism, can be a sport horse, good at dressage, show jumping, eventing, racing, and endurance riding. Naming Rules: Colts are named with the first letter of the sire's name and fillies named with the first letter of the dam's name. This is not a requirement for registration, most breeders do still follow this tradition.