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Today, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag visited the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding and State Equestrian Circus named after Gorogly located in Arkadag city. Hero-Arkadag also met students of the Educational Centre «At - myrat» and members of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group and spoke before them on the occasion of the significant event, which marked the start of the current year, declared as “Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers”, augmentation of the glory of Akhal-teke horses and attainment of world level by the national circus art.
The new city is erected under the initiative and with direct assistance of Hero-Arkadag in a picturesque corner of our country. Features of the local climate and the favourable possibilities created there allowed adjusting effectively cultivation, maintenance and training of horses for races, including on the occasion of holidays and celebrations. In this regard, it is also remarkable that it is namely there corresponding infrastructure was created - in the city, the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, State Equestrian Circus named after Gorogly, Research and production centre of horse breeding and Educational centre "At-myrat" operate. Presence of such factors allows to support continuity of national traditions of horse breeding in the native land of Akhal-teke horses and to popularise them in the year, the motto of which is «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers».
In the morning, Hero-Arkadag visited the riding hall of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding. There, the National Leader of the Turkmen people was warmly met by rector of the Academy P.Bayramdurdyev and vice-president of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding and International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» B.Rejepov.
Hero-Arkadag headed towards the riding hall where students of the Educational centre «At-myrat» hospitably greeted the National Leader of the Turkmen people. The head of the centre expressed gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov as well as to Hero-Arkadag for their personal attention to the activity of the educational institution, created conditions for the training of the youth national traditions of horse breeding on a scientific basis and for the state assistance in this field.
The Educational centre "At-myrat" of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding created at the initiative of Hero Arkadag specialises in the training of representatives of the younger generation, who are interested in horse breeding and plays a key role in preparation of a new generation of horse breeders. Students of the centre receive knowledge of disciplinary basics of horse breeding - riding, national horse games and equestrian sports.
Hero-Arkadag took an interest in the activity of the centre in training children, including by means of deep development of national traditions of horse breeding.
The head of the Educational centre in detail informed on its work. As was marked, educational process has a complex character: the centre teaches methods in the field of national and world horse breeding, English and Russian languages, mathematics and chemistry. Courses of computer literacy are also held.
The centre has all necessary conditions to get education and skills in areas of horse breeding under the guidance of skilled teaching personnel. In that connection, they expressed their gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the created possibilities. As was underlined, training in the centre is conducted seasonally, the number wishing to get training during each season exceeds 40 persons.
A young teacher on behalf of the academic staff of the Educational centre "At-myrat» expressed his gratitude to Hero Arkadag and President Serdar Berdimuhamedov for creation of great possibilities not only for realisation of profile educational activity, but also scientific work in the field of national horse breeding as well as for support from the state in the given matter in Arkadag city.
Hero-Arkadag pointed out that he is very glad to see students of the centre and to have come there to meet them especially in this year, which was declared «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers».
At present, under the leadership of the President of Turkmenistan, a great deal of work is carried out to educate the youth in the spirit of love and honouring of national property, in particular, Akhal-teke horses. In that regard, Hero-Arkadag underlined that the state creates all conditions for the growing generation to get modern education and to spend their leisure time fruitfully.
As was marked, riding forms such qualities in the youth as boldness and fearlessness. In this plan, the Educational centre "At-myrat" of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding in Arkadag city where effective educational process in various disciplines is adjusted, also attests to this fact.
The centre gives a possibility to receive necessary knowledge and skills in the chosen field of horse breeding. Speaking of it, Hero-Arkadag informed that with a view of cultivation of a feeling of love and careful attitude to horses in children, the Educational centre is given 1 million 500 thousand manats as gift on behalf of the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.
Having handed the gift for the youth, who shows sincere interest in horses, Hero-Arkadag congratulated the gathered and expressed his best regards.
The head and students of the Educational centre "At-myrat" expressed sincere gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for their close attention. Taking an opportunity, students of the centre assured that they would do their best to become professional horse breeds and skilful equestrians by using given possibilities.
The funds allocated with the Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship will allow strengthening considerably the material and technical basis of the centre so that students could master possibilities of the digital system effectively.
Then, at the request of the head and students of the centre, Hero-Arkadag was photographed with them for keepsake in the background of two horses and that attested to another display of aspiration of representatives of the younger generation to link their destiny to the chosen business as well as special respect for Akhal-teke horses in our country.
Having wished students great successes in their training and further development of national traditions of horse breeding, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Hero-Arkadag headed towards the State Horse Circus named after Gorogly.
As known, our wise ancestors have brought a considerable contribution to enrichment of universal culture, in particular, with their diligence and talent, the Akhal-teke breed, which has become the national property and is considered elite one in world horse breeding. At present, our country witnesses implementation of huge work with a view of development of the art of horse breeding on a scientific basis. A similar approach, in turn, ensures a growing glory of Akhal-teke horses today on the international scene.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people arrived in the State Equestrian Circus named after Gorogly. There, members of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group warmly welcomed Hero-Arkadag.
Having warmly greeted members of the Group, the National Leader of the Turkmen people informed that he specially arrived there to meet them and to familiarise with their activity.
First of all, Hero-Arkadag sincerely congratulated members of the “Galkynysh” Group with the good news, which has arrived in the first days of this year, declared «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers».
As Hero-Arkadag noted, at the International Circus Art Festival in Monte-Carlo, the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group was presented with international certificates for its great contribution in circus art. The given event became one of the unforgettable events in the life of the Turkmen state and our happy people.
Speaking of it, Hero-Arkadag informed that he met students of the Educational centre "At-myrat" of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding in the morning and handed them gifts on behalf of the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Children in Need of Guardianship.
At the same time, Hero-Arkadag underlined that in our country the huge attention is attached to horse breeding and development of equestrian sports. All conditions are created so that profile specialists could work according to requirements of the time and “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group could successfully perform.
As Hero-Arkadag marked, with assistance of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in 2026, which was declared as year of «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers», a number of events will be organized in the country and abroad and their program has been already developed. In that connection, the National Leader of the Turkmen people expressed confidence that members of the Group will raise the green Flag of the Native land higher and active participate in forthcoming international events.
Our ancestors have left wise sayings expressing a high respect for "paradise" racers: «Taý ata ýetirer, at-myrada», «Atym bar - ganatym bar», «At agynan ýerde toý bolar». For our people Akhal-teke horses throughout many centuries were close friends and today it personifies prompt advancement of our fatherland towards heights of progress, Hero-Arkadag added.
In Arkadag city, profile infrastructure, which also allows raising knowledge of the youth in the field of horse breeding and equestrian arts, operates. The Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, Educational centre «At-myrat», and Research and production centre of horse breeding, State Equestrian Circus named after Gorogly, represent it. Speaking of it, Hero-Arkadag noted that in the country festive events are held to the glory of the Turkmen horse, performances of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group become a highlight of the main remarkable moment.
Members of “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group do much for development of horse-breeding art, and their performances always make indelible impression upon foreign spectators. The group successfully acts in the international competitions and the Grand Prix which it has won also attests to the fact, Hero-Arkadag said and underlined that large scale measures taken for development of national horse-breeding art will be further continued.
Having expressed his congratulation and gratitude to members of the Group for its work on augmentation of glory of national art of horse breeding on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, Hero-Arkadag declared the decision of the head of the state to award the Group 3 million manats.
Having congratulated the gathered, Hero-Arkadag transferred the award to the head of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group as well as gave each of members of the Group skilfully made horse saddles.
The head of the Group on behalf of its members and all horse breeders expressed gratitude to President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and Hero Arkadag for possibilities created by the state for development and popularisation of national horse circus art in the world and for the award.
Having assured that all efforts for development of Turkmen horse-breeding art, its traditions and international recognition and augmentation of Akhal-teke horses with active participation in the international competitions will be applied, the head of the Group requested Hero-Arkadag to make a memorable photo.
Hero-Arkadag, having saddled the magnificent horse named Garashsyz in the riding hall, was photographed for memory with members of the Group.
Then, Hero-Arkadag made a circle in the riding hall on the back of the horse, keenness of which is similar to human one, nodded and gracefully paced: in its each movement indissoluble communication between the human and horse was shown.
Historical data confirm that Aba Annayev, who created a unique school of horse breeding, grew magnificent horses. It was skilful seyis Aba Annayev, who linked his destiny to horse breeding, stands at the root of formation of the family tree of the legendary horse named Gelshikli. These facts visually show that the noble tradition of continuity from father to son has found a worthy continuation in the present happy epoch.
Hero-Arkadag informed that he gives as gift this fine horse named Garashsyz to the “Galkynysh” Group. It is very symbolical in the context of prompt development of our sovereign Fatherland, especially taking into account the fact that this year, which was declared «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers», marks the 35th anniversary of sacred independence.
Hero-Arkadag also pointed out that both young men and girls perform in the Group. Thanks to their joint efforts, the glory of Akhal-teke horses travels worldwide, and their unity and young enthusiasm evoke a feeling of great pride in our people.
Once again having warmly congratulated members of the Group with achievements and having noted that their victories are recognized and honoured at the state level, Hero-Arkadag wished them successes in their noble work for development of national traditions of horse breeding and equestrian circus art.
Then, in the State Equestrian Circus named after Gorogly, Hero-Arkadag held a working meeting with participation of rector of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding P.Bayramdurdyev and vice-president of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding and International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» B.Rejepov. Issues of horse breeding were included in the agenda of the meeting for discussion.
The rector of the Academy informed on the work carried out in the educational institution, created conditions for students to master knowledge in practice as well as measures adopted by the state to improve the professional skill of teachers. As was informed, the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group, created in 2007 at the initiative of Hero-Arkadag, will mark its 20th anniversary.
The special certificate presented by the European Circus Association to the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group «for great contribution to popularisation of cultural heritage and circus art of Turkmenistan», as well as the special certificate of the World Circus Federation has substantially enriched the beginning of the year «Independent neutral Turkmenistan - the native land of purposeful winged racers».
As known, already for more than 10 years the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group gains victories in the international competitions. Among its achievements - Grand Prix «Gold Idol», the diploma of the winner of the festival "IDOL" and a special prize from mass media in the form of arena figurine at the World Circus Festival, which took place in Moscow (Russian Federation) in 2013; the main award - «Gold Cup», and a cup of the international circus festival «Di Albacete», the award «Consegna il Premio», the special diploma of the Italian Association of Akhal-teke Horses Breeding and an honourable award «Comune Di Latina» at the International Circus Festival «Latina 2014» in the Italian Republic in 2014; the main award - «Gold Cup» and the special certificate of the government of the province of Guangdong at II International Circus Art Festival in Zhuhai (People’s Republic of China) in 2015; the main award, and the special Diploma of gratitude and medal of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kirghiz Republic in the II World Games of Nomads - in the city of Cholpon-Ata (the Kirghiz Republic) in 2016; the main award - a gold cup of "Gold Gaetano» at the I International Circus Art Festival «On the Fontanka» in St.-Petersburg (Russian Federation) in 2018; the main award - «Gold cup», and a cup of the Youth International Jury at the International Management of Monaco, a special cup of Indian circus "Rambo" at the 47th International Circus Festival in Monte-Carlo (the Principality of Monaco) in 2025; special medals in the VII Festival of Cultures of Ethnosport - in Istanbul (Republic of Türkiye ) in May, 2025.
Having noted that the given achievements increase the pride of the Turkmen people, Hero-Arkadag underlined the importance of special attention to issues of further perfection of the activity of the Group.
Vice-president of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding and International Association «Türkmen alabaý itleri» B.Rejepov spoke then and informed that at present, with different countries of the world the target dialogue was adjusted, necessary efforts are also made for further development of cooperation in the field. B.Rejepov also expressed gratitude to Hero-Arkadag and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for the state support in wide popularisation of national values in the world.
Having marked that the plan of measures in the sphere of horse breeding, planned for the current year, is developed, Hero-Arkadag drew attention to necessities of using best efforts for successful fulfilment of the planned goals.
As Hero-Arkadag noted, traditions of horse breeding, aspiration to link their destiny to this noble cause is unique art, and art is not subject to time, it is eternal. Consequently, it is necessary to take appropriate measures to ensure not only its preservation for descendants, but also continuity.
At the same time, it is necessary to co-ordinate the activity of corresponding structures on popularisation of achievements and impressing performances of the “Galkynysh” National Equestrian Games Group on the international scene. It is also expedient to make feature films, which will reflect measures taken in Arkadag city in the field of development of horse breeding and preparation of the new generation of horse breeders, seyis and equestrians, Hero-Arkadag said and made recommendations in this respect.
Having wished all big successes in their noble work, National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty of Turkmenistan Hero-Arkadag left the place.
