On behalf of the Turkmen people and the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, National Leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov congratulated President Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the National Holiday of the Turkmen Horse on April 26. This was reported by the online newspaper «Turkmenistan: Golden age».

«The International Beauty Contest of Akhal-Teke horses, the XVIII International Scientific Conference 'The Turkmen Horse and the World Art of Horse Breeding,' horse races and competitions, including horse marathons — all solemnly held under your leadership in the year «Independent neutral Turkmenistan is the homeland of purposeful winged horses» — stimulate the development of horse breeding traditions and draw the attention of the world community to the Akhal-Teke as an integral part of the rich national cultural heritage,» Hero-Arkadag stated.

He also noted that at the 47th International Circus Festival held in Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, the National Equestrian Games Group «Galkynyş» was awarded the Gold Prize and other special awards, which heightened the nation's pride in the Akhal-Teke horses.

The Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty wished the Head of State good health, long life, and continued success in implementing initiatives of universal human significance for the benefit of the people and the country.