National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Khalk Maslakhaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov made a working trip to Arkadag city where he familiarised himself with the activity of the International Association of Ahalteke Horse Breeding and preparation for the national holiday of Turkmen horse to be marked for the first time in the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding opened with participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov as well as heard reports of corresponding heads.

At present, Turkmenistan attaches great attention to popularisation of Akhal-Teke horses in the world, the representative of which by right takes a central place on the state emblem as well as to further development of national traditions of horse breeding created by our wise ancestors. Organisation of events in honour of the Turkmen horse, speaks of the fact how a great significance is attached to the breed, which has become a pride and an invaluable property of our people.

In the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding, Hero-Arkadag familiarised himself with preparation for the national holiday of Turkmen horse marked on the last Sunday of April.

Chairman of the State Committee for the Construction of the City of Arkadag under the President of Turkmenistan D. Orazov reported on the work  carried out within the framework of the second turn of construction of the city as well as organisation the national holiday of  Turkmen horse at high level.

Having noted that the works carried out in construction of the city and development of projects should meet modern requirements, Hero-Arkadag underlined necessity to ensure high quality of construction and commissioning of projects into operation at established terms. At that, one should take a responsible and complex approach to organisation of the forthcoming festivities.

Khyakim of Arkadag city Sh.Durdylyev reported on the large-scale work carried out to maintain cleanliness and improvement of the city.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people marked that the events held in Arkadag city and measures taken there to maintain favourable ecological conditions should have an effective character and underlined necessary to make the best use of efforts so that forthcoming festive events will be held at high level and will make lasting impressions and gave the khyakim a number of instructions to that cause.

Then, Hero-Arkadag proceeded to the venue of events on the occasion of the national holiday of Turkmen horse and the international beauty show of Akhal-Teke horses. There Rector of the Aba Annayev International Academy P.Bayramdurdyev reported on the work carried out in the Academy and the conditions created for development and consolidation of theoretical knowledge of students by national methods of horse grooming and their application in practice.

As the Rector pointed out, it was a great honour for them to host the national holiday of Turkmen horse for the first time in the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding opened with participation of the President of Turkmenistan in the past year and expressed his gratitude to Hero-Arkadag.

Thousand-year old customs of our people and ancient traditions of horse breeding which have assumed today a new uplift should find their reflection in the events on the occasion of the national holiday of Turkmen horse.

Then, Vice-President of the International Association of Akhal-Teke Horse Breeding B.Rejepov reported on the activity of structures of the Association and preparation for the national holiday of Turkmen horse. He also informed that this year they obtained a large offspring and thanks to what the number of Akhal-Teke horses has considerably increased.

Having examined a new-born foal, Hero-Arkadag named it Shahyr taking into account the fact that the current year, which passes the motto «Fount of Wisdom of Magtymguly Fragi», the 300th birthday anniversary of great poet of the East Magtymguly Fragi is marked widely and solemnly. With kind wishes to be worthy of its name and playfulness, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov tied on the neck of the foal the alaja. 

Having pointed out that the birth of the foal these spring days became a joyful event, Hero-Arkadag stated that Shahyr can already hold its neck directly and has obtained its unique colour.

Having reminded the saying «At - myrat», the National Leader of the Turkmen people said told that development of the art of horse breeding inherited from our ancestors is attached the great attention in the country at the modern level and expressed horse breeders his gratitude for their work.

The gathered, having supported the decision of Hero-Arkadag, wished the foal glory and victories and expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people and Arkadagly Hero Serdar for their constant care of development of Akhal-Teke horse breeding.

Having reminded that our ancestors who have created the wise proverb «Having arisen in the morning, visit your father first and then – your horse», with honour and love treated their horses, Hero-Arkadag said that these traditions should be developed in the spirit of modernity.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people noted that the education given by the Academy to students, should correspond to the international standards and one should attach a great significance to issues of improvement of professional skill of teachers and also create conditions to professors of the  Academy for scientific study and development of national traditions of horse breeding.

Students of the Academy should spend a free time, caring of horses, making all efforts for deep development of national traditions of horse breeding and harmonious application of modern practice, Hero-Arkadag said and gave a number of instructions.

On behalf of professors and students of the Academy, the Rector expressed gratitude to the National Leader of the Turkmen people for valuable recommendations and support and assured that they will make the best use of efforts for successful implementation of set tasks.

Having marked that our people is proud of national value – Akhal-Teke horses, which have been recognised in the world as one of the most beautiful and dexterous, famous thoroughbredness, Hero-Arkadag drew attention to importance of maintenance of high level of organisation of events to be held on the occasion of the national holiday of Turkmen horse.

Considering that the authority of legendary Akhal-Teke horses in the world has grown to a new height, Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov noted necessity to take all measures for deep study of the history of Akhal-Teke horses by the youth, the current state and perspective areas of development of national horse breeding and gave a number of instructions to that effect.

At the same time, speaking of proved force, agility and endurance of Akhal-Teke horses, Hero-Arkadag pointed out importance of development of modern methods and world experience to hold races, which within centuries have become the main highlight of Turkmen festivities.

At that moment, the new-born foal whom Hero-Arkadag has named Shahyr, with the amulet - alaja tied on its neck, jumping up, appeared on the path. This picture speaks brightly of the fact that the foal, having a human character, is proud of the festivities organised on the Turkmen land in honour of racers. It is a token of gratitude of the foal to the human for its care of horses.

As Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stressed, traditions of horse grooming have reached our times, passing from generation to generation. It is a vivid example of skill and hardworking of horse grooms in creation of the true sample of beauty and perfection. Today, work on preservation of original constitution, increase in number of thoroughbred racers proceeds.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people, speaking of relation of the horse and human, noted that the horse possesses a special gift that makes a favourably impact on human health. The horse and movement of its body are capable to inspire the human.

Hero-Arkadag underlined that one should make all necessary measures for preservation and development of Akhal-Teke breed, formations of new, more perfect generation of national horse breeders of modernity.

The National Leader of the Turkmen people instructed the khyakim of Arkadag city to study issues of maintenance of teachers of the Aba Annayev International Academy of Horse Breeding with housing and to carry out proper work in this connection.

Having wished all great successes Hero-Arkadag, left the place.