On March 29, President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov visited the Akhalteke Horse Breeding complex to spend some time riding together with his grandson, as well as writing a new book. As is generally known, it is one of the national leader’s favorite ways of spending rare spare time, which he invariably devotes to different sports activities, or writing and scientific work. Special affection of the leader of the nation for Akhalteke horses gave an impetus to the large laborious work on the book about them, now widely known all over the world, as they were translated into many languages. Also now, referring to the information about achievements of Turkmen horse breeders and trainers and features of Akhalteke racers, the President of Turkmenistan continue writing his book about «horses of paradise». Accompanying the head of state his grandson Kerim became familiar with the books and archival materials about the fame of Akhalteke racer, this treasure presented to the world by Turkmen horse breeders. The leader of nation had a talk with his grandson about Akhalteke horses, which from the national heritage that contributed to the world civilization’s treasury. Then, President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov, who is the true judge and popularizer of the legendary breed of wonderful horses, as well as the skillful equestrian holding the honorary title Master Jockey-Trainer of Turkmenistan, came to racers with his grandson. At the Akhalteke Horse Breeding Complex located in a picturesque valley in the Kopetdag foothills, which was particularly beautiful during the time of spring flowering, the leader of nation led a fine Akhalteke racer out a stable. The President of Turkmenistan told his grandson about the technique and secrets of handling a horse in galloping and a correct seat in a saddle and explained him how to establish a contact and understanding with a racer and get into its stride in motion to handle it effectively. Saddling a racer called Garahan, the leader of nation rode toward a racecourse. It was quite evident that, watching the riding, the grandson felt pride for his grandfather and aspired to become proficient in that highly respectable occupation. Treating Turkmen racers with special respect and sincere affection, the head of state stresses the importance of successfully cherished national horse breeding traditions and principles of deep regard for the heavenly racers. In a conversation with his grandson the leader of nation told about the fame of Akhalteke horses by giving an example of ancient legends, as well as their historical role in life of our people. As the President of Turkmenistan noted, Akhalteke racers were among the most valuable treasures presented to the world by our ancestors. Now the regular work is carried out in our country on further popularization in the world of Turkmen horses, which have become the pride of our people. A great deal of work on the development of horse breeding, which is carried out in our country on the initiative of the head of Turkmen state, brings greater fame to the legendary breed, a phenomenon of the national and world culture - Akhalteke racers. The natural beauty and grace, faithfulness, highly developed intellect and unique talents of Akhalteke horses have been a source of inspiration for poets and artists for centuries. When the leader of nation finished riding, his grandson too, following the example of his grandfather saddled a racer called Gerchek and practiced riding on a hippodrome racecourse. As is known, on the initiative of President Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov horse races are held in Turkmenistan between junior jockeys. There is no doubt that keen interest in horsemanship, which is observed presently among young generation in Turkmenistan, provides confidence that the national horse riding traditions will be successfully carried on and developed henceforth. The leader of nation with pride watched activities of his grandson, who with great enthusiasm practiced riding, confidently handling a fast racer. Our national traditions are based on handing down spiritual values from generation to generation, including respect and boundless love for our national pride – the horse of paradise. This love is in blood and genes of the Turkmen people. It has been transferred over many centuries and millennia from parents to children, becoming for youth one of the important life lessons. Owing to titanic efforts of the head of Turkmen state to revive and develop the fame of «horses of paradise», they have taken their rightful place in a hierarchy of the Turkmen people’s national values. Many national proverbs and wise sayings of our ancestors provide evidence that this place has been defined historically. One of the proverbs says, «A man that saddled a horse will be always happy». In Turkmen folklore, as well as in the national literature, a horse is associated with a dream, an aspiration for the aim, inspiration and the notions of honor and dignity. This is obvious from the following verses of great poet and thinker Mahtumkuli Fragi: «A jigit will acquire the good name, but first he needs a racer…». Time has showed that the fame of Akhalteke horses will never fade, but will increase steadily, winning the hearts of all people who have seen them at least once. Today, a racer in Turkmenistan is placed on a pedestal of national love and has become a vivid and expressive symbol of the country and an expression of intergenerational continuity, aspirations and victories, harmony of interests, inspiration and creative power. President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has rendered great services for preservation and popularization of the Akhalteke breed of horses. Thanks to the great efforts of the leader of nation, the national horse-breeding sector has been raised to the highest level. The unprecedented measures are taken in the country to develop its infrastructure, increase the total number of thoroughbred Akhalteke horses, encourage international cooperation in this area and popularize the equestrian sports and national riding traditions. Now, preparations for the Turkmen Horse Holiday are under way in the country. By tradition, the guests of honor from many countries and foreign delegations will be invited for participation in the festive events. They will have an opportunity to see a great deal of work ongoing in Turkmenistan on revival and development of horse breeding traditions, which originated in oases of the Turkmen land thousands of years ago.