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  1. Education & Breed InfoMy horse has one copy of NFS, What does this mean?An explanation of why horses carrying one copy of the Naked Foal Syndrome allele may face health risks and why the mutation should be bred out.
  2. Education & Breed InfoNaked Foal syndromeUC Davis is researching Naked Foal Syndrome and the ATAA has created a fund to help defray test costs, plus new website resources on NFS testing.
  3. Education & Breed InfoAkhal-Teke Gait StudyDr. Molly Nicodemus of Mississippi State University seeks video of Akhal-Tekes under saddle to expand the sample base for her gait study.
  4. Education & Breed InfoDSLD research in Akhal-Teke horsesDr. Sabrina Brounts of UW-Madison seeks DNA samples from Akhal-Tekes with suspensory issues and control horses for DSLD genetics research.
  5. Education & Breed InfoExtreme trail ridingOwner Tatiana shares a three-hour extreme trail ride with her Akhal-Teke gelding Penta and plans for a Mark Bolender clinic, praising the breed's ability.
  6. Education & Breed InfoEndurance 101: a gentle guide to the sport of long-distance ridingMonica Bretherton announces Endurance 101, a beginner guide to endurance riding by Aarene Storms featuring photos of Akhal-Tekes including Magdan and Galen.