06/21/2026
Happy Solstice, dear Friends!
How was your spring? As we arrive today at the summer solstice of 2026, we’re still in the midst of foaling and breeding at the nonprofit Akhal-Teke Center… though we might have expected to have the season wrapped up by now.
Three lovely foals have been born so far, at roughly one month intervals — keeping foaling watch volunteers on their toes. These are Zoe (Goklen x Zenus, 2026), Alex (Arik x Anadana), and Kaelie (Seminole x Kurinka, 2026). We’re still waiting, and watching around the clock, for Ally’s first foal (Seminole x Swan Akylly Baytal, 2006), with her due date uncertain because of pasture breeding.
Seven mares have been selected to breed for 2027 foals. Three pregnancies are confirmed at this point, with both Dory and recent arrival Gulkana settled by Adamek cooled semen, and Arima settled by Danny (Seminole) at pasture. We’re still working on Kizy, Delguli, Sayda, and Nina.
In the training realm, a stand out is Dory getting under saddle with trainer Jaime Blees of Hope Horsemanship, volunteering her professional services. Jaime is also working regularly with Surgan, the black gelding, as we assess his potential interest in endurance racing. Overall, most of the horses are steadily upgrading their skills in various day to day areas.
Foundation leadership has also been investing in long range planning, in collaboration with the Livestock Conservancy and other scientists. The ATF’s 2026 breed census is combining with pedigree database corrections to improve the accuracy of this work. Reports will be forthcoming… and give us a call if you’d like to know more right now!
This is a wonderful time to visit the center in Virginia and see the Golden Horses in their summer glory. Pat and Kevin are available for farm tours seven afternoons each week, by reservation, to share the Tekes. Come by if you can — we’d love to see you!
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