Tokayev shows newborn Akhal-Teke foals

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev recently shared personal photos on Instagram, showcasing horses gifted to him and newly born Akhal-Teke foals. The President visited the thoroughbred horses specifically to see the new arrivals.

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Recently, two mares gave birth, and the ranks of the Akhal-Teke horses were joined by new racehorses. I named the first foal Akniet, and the one born after it, Borte.

Two mares recently gave birth, expanding the Akhal-Teke horse population. Tokayev announced the names of the two foals: Akniet, the first born, and Borte, who followed. He invoked a Kazakh proverb, "Er zhetilip, bas bolar, tai zhetilip, at bolar," which translates to "A young man, once matured, becomes a leader; a foal, once grown, becomes a horse." He expressed his wish for the foals to grow into swift racehorses capable of "racing with the wind."

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Er zhetilip, bas bolar, tai zhetilip, at bolar (“A young man, once matured, becomes a leader; a foal, once grown, becomes a horse”)

This follows an earlier visit in May, where the President saw horses presented to him in previous years and observed their care. In his post, Tokayev highlighted the ongoing importance of supporting the development of equestrian sports within Kazakhstan. He also stressed the need to promote respectful treatment and care for horses throughout the country.

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I wished for them to become swift-footed racehorses, racing with the wind.