Turkmen leader participates in events in the Presidential Ahalteke Equestrian Complex

Today, celebration events took place in the Presidential Ahalteke Equestrian Complex with participation of the Head of the State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov in honour of National Turkmen Horse Holiday. Award of the winners of international ahalteke horse beauty contest and contest among representatives of art professions were held under the event.

International ahalteke horse beauty contest, which is annually held in the country, is one of the main celebration events for the glory of Turkmen horses. It is aimed at stimulation of development of horse breeding traditions, attraction of attention of the world community to this breed as to bright component of the richest cultural heritage of the nation, unique civilization occurrence while the spirit of the competitions enhances the showmanship and emotional peak of events.

Deputy Chairmen of the Cabinet of Ministers, leaders of the Mejlis, ministries and departments, hyakims of the velayats and Ashgabat, members of International Ahalteke Equestrian Association and representatives of mass media have come Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan in the morning.

Famous horse breeders, who reached wonderful success in what they do, true professionals of other spheres, which are related to wonderful horse world, have also gathered in this place.

The equestrian complex has excellent conditions for breeding and training of elite horses, which puts it to one of the first places in the world equestrian industry attracting bigger attention of experts and specialists of the sphere from all over the world.

Being national heritage and pride of Turkmen people, ahalteke horses are the models of beauty and harmony, which were born in a union with nature by creative human genius. That is why today, noble horse is a symbol of modern epoch of Turkmenistan, example of succession of historical experience, triumph of high ideals, inspired work and energetic focus to development.

Vehicle of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov comes to Ahalteke Equestrian Complex. The Head of the State went to the President lounge on visitor stand.

On behalf of all horse breeders of the country, the Head of the State was asked to accept selected ahalteke horses as a gift as a symbol of appreciation for permanent attention to their work as well as in honour of remarkable event.

The horses from all velayat of the country and capital are taken one after another to the field. Heads of all regions, elders and representatives of younger generation were following them in turn.

Beautiful horse Nowruz was presented from Ahal Velayat, Hazar from Balkan Velayat, Gerchek from Dashoguz Velayat, Koyten from Lebap Velayat, Kovum from Mary Velayat and Paytagt from Ashgabat. On behalf of military and law enforcement agencies, Presidetn Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov received horse Edermen.

Another gift is from all horse breeders of the country. excellent Toyly was taken to the field, introduced it to the President and passport was handed over.

The President of the country expressed gratitude to the elders of the velayat who participate in the event, all horse breeders who make big contribution to continuation of glorious history of ahalteke horses.

Dun Toyly, which was born in 2017, comes from Batyr and Sonar and represents Gyrsakar breeding line. Having tied traditional charm –‘alaja’, the President of Turkmenistan ride a bit on it around the field and after took it race truck, having demonstrated outstanding skill in riding a horse.

President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov highlights that our horses are precious value for us. The Head of the State takes big care of passing from generation to generation and improvement of the best equestrian traditions of Turkmen people. This is brightly indicated by equestrian complexes built in all regions and provided with excellent equipment.

Activity of International Ahalteke Equestrian Association with its head quarter in Ashgabat under the leadership of the head of the state supports to popularization of ahalteke horses in the world, makes new opportunities for activation of international cooperation in this field. Profile international exhibitions and conferences, national beauty contests organized in the country serve to these purposes.

As is known, the Head of the State is an excellent horse rider and, despite his tight working schedule, tries to find time to ride and communicate with horses. Horses occupy special place in literary works of the President of Turkmenistan. Wonderful books about excellent ahalteke horses, which were written based on analysis and compilation of vast historical material and modern information, belong to the Head of the State.

Ahalteke horses have very sensitive attitude for people. Despite pride character, they are obeying if one takes care of it, are loyal to their owner. Due to the exterior, they achieve success in equestrian sports and used in the movies and circus.

Turkmen horses have always accompanied our ancestors in wars and in work. Turkmen people have managed to preserve and bring catch phrases describing the best merits of ahalteke horses, which became national pride, a pearl in the treasury of humankind, until our days, President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov notes.

Making a ride along racing track, Turkmen leader tried the horse in various gaits. Having felt skilful and experienced rider, the horse perfectly followed all commands giving opportunity to visitors to enjoy the beauty and smooth and perfect movements.

Having taken off the horse under storm of applauses, head of the State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov went to his place.

After, the master of ceremony announced on the beginning of the final tour of International ahalteke horse beauty contest.

Ten best representatives of ahalteke horses from Ashgabat, Ahal, Balkan, Lebap, Dashoguz and Mary velayats, which were selected during qualification rounds, were taken to the stage.

Each of the horse was taken in front of the jury, first without any harness and in the second time, wearing full set of horse jewellery, carpet blanket and under the saddle.

All horses were introduced to jury and public including name, age, bloodline information, name of the owner. Horses, which continue this or that famous breeding line going back to famous ancestors, have been qualified for the final.

Numerous fans of ahalteke horses were able to appreciate wonderful exterior of outstanding ahalteke horses, which have founded the main branches in selection breeding of thoroughbred horses.

The horses demonstrated their exterior and training, which deterred their hot temper, with royal grace conquering with their precise lines and unimpeachable proportions. Indeed, thoroughbred horse is a true treasure, masterpiece made by the efforts of the best horse breeders…

Finally, black stallion Gyrsakyr, which comes from Gerden and Ovadan, was announced as the most beautiful horse of 2020. This horse belongs to Ahalteke Equestrian Complex of the President of Turkmenistan. It was bred and trained by the honoured horse breeder of Turkmenistan Mammetmyrat Gazakov.

As a winner of International Contest “The Most Beautiful Ahalteke Horse of the year” he received the main prize on behalf of the Head of the State – the key from Audi Q8 vehicle.

The horse breeder expressed deep gratitude to President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the award and huge attention paid to the breeding of ahalteke horses. He assured that in the future, Turkmen horse breeders would continue the work in this direction deservingly.

At the same time, the names of the winners of art contest for the best image of unique natural charm and beauty of horses have been announced.

The best works have been selected according to nominations like the best carpet, jewellery, best painting and sculpture of horses as well as publishing media, photos and videos. The main idea of the contest is to show the role of this beautiful and intelligent animal in life of Turkmen nations.

Carpet maker, People’s Artist of Turkmenistan Ada Gutliyev received 3,000 US dollars award for the best carpet “Bagtyýarlygyň mekany” with the image of Turkmen horse on behalf of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov; 2,000 US dollars to jeweller, teacher of Turkmen State Special Art School under the State Art Academy of Turkmenistan Shazada Orazberdiyev for horse jewellery “Türkmenistan – Bitaraplygyň mekany”;1,500 US dollars to the Head of the Graphics Department of the Visual Art Faculty of the State Art Academy of Turkmenistan for picture “Parasat”.

Monetary prizes were also given on behalf of head of the State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov to 6th grade student of the state Academy of Arts of Turkmenistan Patdyk Patdykov for sculptural composition “Bitaraplygyň mekany” – 1,000 US dollars, photo operator of Neutral Turkmenistan newspaper Hasan Magadov for photo calendar “Ýüwrük bedewler” – 1,000 US dollars, operator of Türkmen owazy TV channel of the State Committee of Turkmenistan for television, Radio Broadcastign and Cinematography, Alexey Kochetov for video “Ganatly bedewler” – 1,000 US dollars.

Winners of the contest and state awards expressed sincere gratitude to the President of Turkmenistan for high appraisal of their art works and assured that they would widely popularize Turkmen horses in the future.

Music performance of popular singers were the final part of the event. After, the Head of the State Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov said warm good bye to the participants of the event and left the place of event.