Turkmenistan has inaugurated the Presidential Akhal-Teke Equestrian Complex to mark the country’s 35th anniversary of independence. Located near Ashgabat, the facility can accommodate 1,200 horses. The complex features breeding laboratories, a modern veterinary clinic and an electronic system that monitors the horses’ health, stable conditions and feeding schedules in real time. The facility also includes an indoor arena that meets international standards, an outdoor arena and racetracks for training and competitions. Water-based exercise equipment is available to help racehorses recover. Orchards have been planted and fields cultivated to provide a local supply of animal feed. The opening ceremony was attended by Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, as well as political and cultural figures and diplomats. The event continued with performances by the Galkynysh equestrian group, horse races, sporting competitions, an exhibition of Turkmen Alabai dogs and a festive concert.
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