How many Akhal Tekes are there?
6,600 Akhal-Tekes
These horses are adapted to severe climatic conditions and are thought to be one of the oldest existing horse breeds. There are currently about 6,600 Akhal-Tekes in the world, mostly in Turkmenistan, although they are also found throughout Europe and North America.
Why are Akhal Tekes so skinny?
The Akhal-Teke comes from a country where resource including food and water are scarce. While the earliest horses had a bulkier frame, they eventually adapted and developed the thinner, sleeker bodies we see today.
How much is a Akhal-Teke horse worth?
Akhal-Teke horses on average cost between $7,000 to $40,000 in America, but on the international market, they can go for much more. Highly trained show horses and stallions may cost $50,000 to $100,000, and upwards.
How old is the Akhal-Teke?
The Akhal-Teke descends from the raiding horses of Turkmenistan first described over 3,000 years ago. The modern form of the Akhal-Teke dates to about the eighth century, and thus the breed represents the purest living descendant of the ancient Scythian horse.
Who trained Deep Field?
Deep Field is a 11yo bay Stallion from Australia trained by Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes, who is based at Flemington.
Who owns Coolmore Stud Australia?
the Magnier family
The operation is currently owned and run by the Magnier family, which has been associated with a long sequence of top-class stallions since the 1850s, originally in County Cork, where stallions still stand as part of Coolmore today.
What is Coolmore Stud worth?
While his fortune is in the realms of speculation, The Sunday Independent estimated his wealth at €2.3 billion in 2018, although this is conservative as Coolmore Stud is valued at more than €4 billion alone, in addition to his personal property portfolio and other investments and holdings.
Who owns Coolmore Farms?
John Magnier
Now owned by John Magnier, Coolmore is represented by horses owned by his wife, Susan Magnier, who usually races in a partnership with Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith.
