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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.

27.09.2026

Honorary titles were awarded to Turkmen and foreign citizens for their contributions to the horse breeding industry.

As previously reported, yesterday, the 16th meeting of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association was held in Ashgabat with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov. During the meeting, the President of Turkmenistan signed the document, recognizing their significant contribution to the development of horse breeding, their services and high achievements in preserving the purity of the Akhal-Teke horses, which are the national wealth and pride of the Turkmen people, and promoting their fame throughout the world, as well as their professionalism. According to the signed document, the following citizens of Turkmenistan were awarded honorary titles of Turkmenistan:

27.09.2026

The head of Turkmenistan signed decrees to improve the activities of the International Association of Aviation Motors (IAAC)

The President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, President of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Association, has decreed that the World Equestrian Championships and the Akhal-Teke Horse Beauty Contest will be held once every five years. The time and location will be approved at a meeting of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Association. Another Resolution requires the development of specialized training programs for Akhal-Teke horses in accordance with international requirements for show jumping and other equestrian sports, as well as the establishment of special international prizes and cups of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association for major equestrian competitions that will be held among Akhal-Teke horses.

27.09.2026

The 17th meeting of the Akhalteke Horse Breeding Association will be held in Ashgabat in 2027

The next 17th meeting of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association will be held in Ashgabat in April 2027. As reported in TDH, the President of Turkmenistan, President of the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed the relevant document with the aim of successfully implementing the tasks set for the International Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding Association, further enhancing the fame of Akhal-Teke horses and developing the art of horse breeding, widely introducing leading practices in this field into the equestrian industry, and expanding the scope of mutually beneficial cooperation between horse breeders, as well as in accordance with the minutes of the Board of the association.