The national values of the Turkmen people, which they have perfected over the centuries and bequeathed to future generations, and their contribution to world culture and art are massive and impressive. The Ahalteke horses are one of these national values to provoke the national pride of the Turkmen people. The Ahalteke horses have special respect and honour in the epoch of might and happiness. The Turkmen folklore reflects the concepts of justice, bravery, patriotism, courage, and boundless love for the Ahalteke horses. Our people could not realize their life without horses.

The President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov pays special attention to the Ahalteke horses, praising them in the books ‘the Flight of Celestial Race Horses’ and ‘Ahalteke Horses – Our Pride and Glory’. These works gained the affection of both the Turkmen readers, and the international community. Thus, the equestrian sports play a significant role in the life of the Turkmen people. Our ancestors considered their horses to be their friends and companions. New born foals were treated like children, the decoration of their lives and the apple of their eyes. The Ahalteke horses were often given the human names, for example, Merjen, Nazliyar, Aysona, Aysoltan, Gulbahar, Gulovser, Gulperi, and etc. In a word, these names reflected all the beauty of the world. The Ahalteke horses are one of the best breeds in terms of beauty, grace and speed.