These wonderful creatures are known for their shiny, almost metallic furs.
Just when you think you’ve witnessed it all, Mother Nature brings another surprise in the form of the Akhal-Teke horse, one of the most charming horse breeds in the world.
Native to Turkmenistan, these wonderful creatures are known for their shiny, almost metallic furs. And just so you know, the one that looks almost golden with a white mane, as well as a tail, is called a palomino horse.
Scholars state that because of the genetics of horses, their incredible fur glints and deflects light like metal. This is mainly due to the fact that the hair of these wonderful horses is blank, which creates a kind of prism for the passage of light. And although it looks perfect on light-colored horses, this breed is available in all possible modifications.
If that’s not enough, the Akhal-Teke is an amazingly athletic breed, making them good for sports and particularly long rides. The most fortunate was definitely the Akhal-Teke, a jet-black mare who won the dressage tournament at the 1960 Olympics.
With fewer than 5,000 of these most wonderful horses left alive, it’s not surprising the Chinese consider them “horses from heaven.” And in case you have the desire to obtain one right in your homeland, Turkmenistan, we have to inform you of some sad news. Taking Akhal-Teke horses out of the country can be the reason for the death punishment.
