Country of Origin: Middle East
Use today: Today they excel in sport, particularly in racing, show jumping, dressage and endurance racing. 
Color: Bay, gray, black, dun, chestnut and gold. 
Height: 14.3 to 16 hands
 Profile: With its unusual, gazelle-like appearance, the Akhal-Teke (Ah-cull Tek-y) is an incredibly distinctive breed. Experts say the Akhal-Teke breed is at least 3,000 years old. The Akhal-Teke may be the last remaining strain of the Turkmene (a horse that has existed since 2400 B.C....
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