In accordance with the Decree of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, the honorary title “Türkmenistanyň Halk Atşynasy” (“People’s Horse Breeder of Turkmenistan”) was awarded to five horse breeders of the equestrian complexes in Turkmenistan for their outstanding achievements in the art of horse breeding, popularizing and increasing the glory of Ahalteke horses all around the world, their significant contribution to the development of the horse-breeding industry and equestrian sports as well as on occasion of the Turkmen Horse Day. The honorary title “Türkmenistanyň At Gazanan Atşynasy” (“Honoured Horse Breeder of Turkmenistan”) was awarded to ten citizens of the country.

Today, our country has successfully implemented large-scale measures to develop the horse breeding industry, preserve the purity of the Ahalteke breed, improve the exterior and increase the number of ‘heavenly’ horses – the priceless asset of the Turkmen nation, increase their glory all around the world, promote international cooperation in this area as well as to train highly-qualified specialists, horse-breeders, horse trainers and jockeys. Modern equestrian complexes, stables and equestrian training centres are built in the country to fulfill these tasks.