>>>> I have seen an akhel teke in person twice, two different ones, and altho there may be shade variations horse to horse that I am unaware of, this is not the akhel Teke color I saw.
Akhal Tekes don't have to be any particular color, although that metallic coppery color is the one people usually think of. There's one in our area who is just plain old bay. The breed standard says the metallic glow is "desirable"...meaning it's not required. http://akhal-teke.org/standard.htm My friend lost her old QH stallion last year. He had the metallic look to his sorrel coloring - very striking. But, he was a registered QH, not an exotic breed. Back to bed now...Cary graciously shared the stomach virus he had earlier this week with me. Karen Thomas, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.2/787 - Release Date: 5/3/2007 2:11 PM
