Breed

Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguli Berdymukhamedov in a traditional Turkmen costume astride an Akhal Teke.

by Kristin Berkery Horse and rider in native Turkoman costume, date and photographer unknown   This summer marks 52 years since one of the most unusual horses first competed at the Summer Olympics in Rome. Absent, a striking black Akhal Teke stallion with four white socks and a star, introduced the world to a little-known [...]

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Kristin on February 28th, 2011
Portrait of buckskin Morgan by Laura Behning

Morgan Colors This site by artist Laura Behning has great photos of all the different colors found in the Morgan breed. Check out the “Oddities” page – there are some pretty interesting patterns featured!

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Kristin on February 18th, 2011
Spark Persia

by Kristin Berkery The story of the Caspian breed combines the romance of ancient history with the misfortune of modern political unrest. The survival of the breed is a testament to the resilience of the horses and their ardent supporters. Near the ancient Persian (Iranian) capital of Persepolis, home of King Darius the Great, are [...]

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