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29.09.2026
Chinese equestrian Liu Shuqin was presented with an Akhal-Teke horse named Dosthan
Based on the Resolution of the President of Turkmenistan, President of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the People's Council of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, in recognition of his work in breeding Akhal-Teke horses, increasing their number, and popularizing the art of Turkmen horse breeding worldwide, presented Liu Shuqin, a bay Akhal-Teke horse named Dosthan, born in 2023, and a certificate for the horse, to a member of the Association, head of the equestrian company "Daqing Huiyou Breeding Co., Ltd." of the People's Republic of China. As reported in the "Watan" news program, the Chinese guest said that it was a great honor for him to visit the homeland of the Akhal-Teke horses, meet with Hero Arkadag, and present the world's horse breeders with Akhal-Teke horses, which has become the dream of world horse breeders. He also proudly reported that his company has 1,200 horses, of which more than 600 are Akhal-Teke horses.
29.09.2026
The President of Turkmenistan participated in the festivities at the Akhalteke equestrian complex
As previously reported, today, the National Leader of the Turkmen people Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow and the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedow participated in the opening ceremony of the 1,200-horse Akhalteke Horse Stable of the President of Turkmenistan in the picturesque foothills of the Kopetdag Mountains. As reported in the "Watan" news program, the head of state visited the Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan, where the ceremony was held. Here, the President of Turkmenistan joyfully and cheerfully cut the wedding wreath at the main entrance to the Ahalteke Equestrian Complex. The joy of the participants of the ceremony and their pride in the Akhalteke horses, combined with the wonderful events that took place here, demonstrated to the world the historical moments of progress achieved in the Turkmen country. The head of state viewed the "Atly Jit" statue, which has become its main decoration. The beauty of this territory of the complex, the peculiarities of its development, combine national architectural principles with the developed experience of modern times. Then, the President of Turkmenistan visited the indoor arena located on the territory of the equestrian complex, where he watched the demonstration performances of equestrian sports and competitions, and the Galkynysh national equestrian games group in the outdoor arena, as well as the stables located on the territory of the complex and the high-quality facilities intended for keeping horses.
28.09.2026
The 16th meeting of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association was held in Ashgabat.
Today, the 16th meeting of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Association (IAAK) was held in the capital of Turkmenistan under the chairmanship of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, TDH reports . During the meeting, a number of issues were discussed, and honorary titles of Turkmenistan were awarded to members of the Association who made a significant contribution to the development of Akhal-Teke horse breeding.
28.09.2026
The President of Turkmenistan accepted new members to the Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree admitting new members from among Turkmen and foreign citizens to the International Akhal-Teke Horse Association (IAAK), TDH reported. The decision was made in order to successfully implement the association's objectives, increase the worldwide fame of the "heavenly" Akhal-Teke horses, develop the art of horse breeding and increase the number of members of the organization, as well as in accordance with the protocol of the MAAK Board.