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How do I post pictures?

It was hard to pick just one, but I think this would have to be it because I opened it in a new tab twice without realizing, so this one must really catch my eye.

I fixed it for you.

Updated thanks to Cheshire :))

After work I'll upload some I've been stock piling for just this occasion. <3

Because I don't follow directions, I'm going to break my post down by Type A, Type B, and Type C (using Ammits previous post)

Per the Breed Standard of the Akhal Teke Association of America: "...While degrees of “type” are allowed and even encouraged, all examples of the breed should carry the distinct characteristics that differentiate the Akhal-Teke from other horses..." (website)

It would be possibly to convey an Akhal Teke Type on a heavier frame, as long as certain characteristics were prominent. It really is a breed that I could go on about forever, so if Jenx needs any additional feed back, feel free to hit me up.

For Type A: Exotic

ref. unknown. From sales listing in Russia, I had him saved as Hefren but I can't reverse image search him.

This stallion could be in racing condition, or just after. But what I like about him is that his neck is very characteristic Teke, without the extreme eweing that many people object too. When I see his image, I automatically think of an Akhal Teke.

Other Type A horses with more photos:

Polatgush-Shakh, owned by Shah-Teke

For Type B: Sport

ref. Gaon Shael owned by Shah-Teke
Close up head shot

If you click on his name above, it takes you directly to a image gallery and you can see how his body changes with season, age, and action. The two images I linked above I feel represent characteristics of the Akhal Teke, at an angle H&J uses. I added the head shot because it was more along the angle of H&J and I preferred that neck over the other photo, even though it is the same horse.


Perseus-Geli (owned by Russian Stud Geli Teke), ignoring his hocks, I'm using him as an example of body, neck, and head.

For Type C: Modern

ref. Dengiz, 20yo stallion, owners unknown.
Close up head shot

Other Type C horses with more photos:

Abrek, 20yo stallion, owners unknown.


Maddokh-Shael, 3yo stallion, owners unknown.


Peinar-Khan, 10yo stallion, owners unknown.
So I included Peinar-Khan mostly because of the head shot, but I also wanted to show how DIFFERENT he looks depending on the photo. I do consider him to be more of a Type C, but showing some extreme Teke features that I don't really feel like they balance him out.

Akhal Teke Foal Refs

Akhalteke colt Galiifaks, headshot (credit to Vera Trunova on Facebook of Stavropol Stud)


Akhal-Teke colt Aguilar, headshot ref since body is moving (credit to Vera Trunova on Facebook of Stavropol Stud)


Akhal-Teke filly Parasat Akyl, yearling body shot (credit to Vera Trunova on Facebook of Stavropol Stud)


Akhalteke filly Tessa, weanling body shot (credit to Vera Trunova on Facebook of Stavropol Stud)


Akhal-Teke palomino colt Korusant, weanling body shot (credit to Vera Trunova on Facebook of Stavropol Stud)

Fantastic and very well-informed post thank you so much! Can you pick one horse you think would be the best sort of horse for us to have in the game?

Apologies for the watermarked photo. I was stuck between two examples and tried to sway myself to the other, but I think I like this one just slightly more.

This one is probably more type “A” the other one was more type “C” :))

If you do a reference photo thread I’ll post the other lol

@CheshireFarms there is a son of Gaon Shael for sale who is really nice

https://akhal-teke.net/horses_sale/Gadar-Shael/

Yes, I just try to get a grasp of the Turkmen type, not the easiest task, the country is very closed, but it is interesting that they seem to prefer a different type than many western akhal tekes, with shorter back and stronger topline, and more fuller body

I give up editing the first post, the documentary from Turkmenistan is on youtube if anyone want to see, it is called Ahal Teke Belgeseli from TRT Avaz

I think Maddokh-Shael from this thread is absolutely gorgeous too

@Ammit ooooh Gadar looks even better in his full body shots.

I think you are right on the nose with that Ammit. Had I seen him I would have posted him. Sorry Goan, but you've been outdone by your son lol

@CheshireFarms & @Ammit ; isnt that the Whole Entire Point of breeding? Hoping the offspring is better than the parent lol ?

I like type C, posted my photo on Mesa server.

@BlessedByBrigid it’s on this page https://akhal-teke.org/the-breed/at-lines/ — He’s listed as Taimaz 812 as an “example of Boinou descendants creating the Everdi Teleke line” born 1953

@MackZ I noticed that as well. It's a beautiful picture of him.