Golden Horse : The Legendary Akhal-Teke
The Legendary Akhal-Teke
Aleksandr Klimuk
Artur Baboev and Aleksey Shtorkh
Hailing from central Asia, the home of fierce nomadic horsemen, the Akhal-Teke is a horse breed known for its speed, intelligence, and shimmering metallic coat. Featuring more than 150 remarkable images, Golden Horse captures the beauty of these ancient steeds. The photographs of Artur Baboev, a Russian photographer whose love for the breed sent him on a quest across the globe, are accompanied by an authoritative account of the history and qualities of the "golden horse. " This book is a must-have for all horse lovers, owners, breeders, and riders.
Artur Baboev is a Russian photographer specialising in horses and landscapes. He lives in Moscow. Aleksandr Klimuk, who contributed text to the book, is a renowned breeder of the Akhal Teke and is the head of the Stavropol stud farm in the Caucasus. Aleksey Shtorkh, who contributed documentary photography, began photographing the Akhal Teke in the 1960s.