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25.04.2026
The most beautiful Akhal-Teke horse of 2026 has been announced.
As previously reported, today, celebrations in honor of the National Day of the Turkmen Horse were held at the Ashgabat Equestrian Sports Complex with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedow. Within the framework of the event, the final round of the international beauty contest "The Most Beautiful Ahalteke Horse of the Year" was held and its winner was announced.
25.04.2026
A monument to the legendary Akhal-Teke horse Piyada was unveiled in Ashgabat.
A monument to the famous Akhal-Teke stallion Piyada ("Footless") was unveiled in Ashgabat at the equestrian center. The ceremony took place as part of the National Turkmen Horse Day celebrations, reports a Turkmenportal correspondent.
23.04.2026
The President of Turkmenistan awarded five citizens the honorary title of Honored Horse Breeders.
Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov signed a decree conferring the honorary title "Türkmenistanyň at gazanan atşynasy" (Honored Horse Breeder of Turkmenistan) on five citizens, TDH reported. The honorary title was awarded to the groom of the equestrian sports and equestrian tourism department of the International Akhal-Teke Equestrian Complex of the State Association "Türkmen atlary" Rejepmukhammet Gylydzhov, as well as four private horse breeders - Ataberdi Borjakov, Byashim Byashimov from Ashgabat, Orazdurdy Orazmyradov from the Balkan velayat and Hemra Rejepov from the Dashoguz velayat.
23.04.2026
An international conference on Akhal-Teke horse breeding was held in Ashgabat.
The 18th International Scientific Conference "The Turkmen Horse and the World Art of Horse Breeding" was held at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University, timed to coincide with the National Turkmen Horse Day, TDH reported. Before the conference, participants viewed an exhibition dedicated to Akhal-Teke horses, featuring works of fine and decorative art, carpets, jewelry, and photographs.