Weekly Wonders: How were you introduced to the Akhal-Teke?

Starting to feel like fall! :fallen_leaf: Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather.

How were you introduced to the Akhal-Teke?
We love to hear the stories of how people discovered this special breed.

Some fun responses from this prompt in on our Facebook page! :speech_balloon:
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“I discovered the AT through a rare horse breed research I did way back.
I got taken by the confirmation and the eyes.
After that I’ve read and researched the breed slowly making my way into the teke community with my art, very scared and shy. But it’s been an amazing journey and I’ve met amazing people!
I’ve yet to meet a AT in real life, but I know when that happens I will be starstruck and never forget it! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:”

“I recognize everything in that photo! Magic Valley Akhal-Tekes introduced a lot of people to the breed and gave most their first ride on one!”

“I saw a photo of Kambar as a child and was infected. Then 2014 i went to a championship in Gut Ising, Chiemsee and saw them life. 2021 i learnt to know my Goshlyk in Cz.:blush::heart:”

“As a 2 - 4yr old staring at Kambar on a “Breeds of the World” wall hanging that had pride of place in my horsey Grandparents dining room :heart_eyes: I just remember feeling awe and reverence as I studied every line :cupid:”

“Tohtamysh. First Teke I have ever seen. I did not know about them until I saw him on the internet. Then I started digging and discovered this amazing breed. Huge thank you to the black dragon and later to our amazing breeders here in Czech Republic to allow me to get more acquainted with these horses :smiling_face_with_three_hearts::pray:t2::four_leaf_clover::hibiscus:”

“Thru the Appaloosa Horse Club! Surprised?”