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Re: Akhal-Tekes: scientific evidence clearly points to the origins of the
breed at 2500 BC. They are taller and lankier than the Arab, however there
are 17 distinct lines of the breed. Some tend to appear more "warmblood,"
others more TB, and interestingly, there is a line named after the founding
stallion, "Arab" that appears more Anglo-Arab. I would suspect that the
foundation of the Russian Arab, known for it's height, would have resulted in
some breedings with Akhal-Tekes. For more information on the history and the
current Russian Studbook, plus pictures, please see my website:
www.russiansporthorses.com.
Chris Forsythe
Certified Equine Appraiser
American Association of Equine Appraisers
specialization: Akhal-Teke
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