Akhalteke horses are not only the national pride of the Turkmen people, but also a unique work of art that has won the admiration of horse lovers all over the world. The World Equestrian Championship and Beauty Contest among Akhalteke horses, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands — in the very heart of Europe, once again raised the global dignity of this magnificent breed to high heights.
In the World Equestrian Championship and Beauty Contest among Akhalteke horses, held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the most select Akhalteke horses brought from various corners of the world took part: Turkmenistan, European countries, and Great Britain.
The winner of the World Equestrian Championship and Beauty Contest among Akhalteke horses held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, receiving the title of "Absolute Champion" and the "World Champion" award, was a black-colored stallion named Yyndam owned by A. Martinez from France. In the "Young Horses Champion" contest, the winner was a stallion named Meledag, belonging to the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex. In the "Best Horse of Europe" contest, this title was awarded to a horse named Agana Shael from the private breeder A. Bailey from the French Republic. In the "Most Beautifully Decorated Horse" contest, the winner was a dun stallion named Toyly, belonging to the Akhalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan.
Then the winners of the beauty contests among Akhalteke horses were announced. In the beauty contest among 1- and 2-year-old Akhalteke horses, the winner was declared a stallion named Jeringozli, belonging to the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, and he won the competition cup. In the contest among 3-year-old horses, victory was achieved by a horse named Gunesh, belonging to the International Akhalteke Equestrian Complex, and was awarded the competition cup. The title of winner of the beauty contest among 3- and 4-year-old horses was awarded to a horse named Ming-de-Akhal from the farm of S. Playen (France) and received the competition cup. In the contest among Akhalteke horses aged 5 years and older, the winner was a stallion named Yagshyja — Ovadan from the farm of B. Mamelekov (Ukraine).
Akhalteke horses participating from Turkmenistan and European equestrian complexes, with their extraordinary beauty and nobility, received high [appraisal] from the judges, earning high recognition. The World Equestrian Championship and Beauty Contests among Akhalteke horses held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands became not just a competition, but a major platform where horse breeders from all over the world exchange experience, discuss issues of preserving and developing the Akhalteke breed.
1. Further strengthened the place of Akhalteke horses in world horse breeding art.
2. Widely glorified the glorious horse breeding culture of Turkmenistan in Europe.
3. Made a great contribution to international cooperation in the field of horse breeding and the preservation of the purity of the Akhalteke breed.
World-renowned Akhalteke horses captivated everyone with their gracefulness, flexibility, and golden sheen at the World Equestrian Championship and Beauty Contests among Akhalteke horses held in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leaving an indelible mark on world horse breeding.
Hojageldiyev Begmyrat
Head of Department
Scientific and Production
Center of Horse Breeding