Horses are one of the most beautiful animals in the world, don't you think? They are so noble, powerful, strong and graceful at the same time that one must admire them. And in the gallery below we present you with probably the most beautiful horse in the world. It's actually a matter of taste at the end, of course, but I doubt that anyone can stay indifferent looking at akhal-teke which is the name of this beautiful breed.

This horse breed with an unusual name comes from Turkmenistan and it's considered to be their national animal. I doubt that you have seen something like akhal-teke before because their beauty is really rare and stunning. They are very rare, with only around 1,250 in existence, which makes it that much difficult to see in real life.

The most impressive part about this horse breed is their shining blonde coat that almost looks metallic. They've been also known under the name "horses from heaven," thanks to their beautiful coat. The unusual color of it comes from specific proteins in the hair structure, the proteins in these horses' hairs are arranged in such a way that when the light hits them, the hairs reflect and refract the light like metal does. Image credits: Unknown

In Europe and America, there are very few horses of this kind so there's a very slight chance you will see them in real life. So, scroll down the gallery to get familiar with a rare beauty of akhal-teke and note that photos are not Photoshopped in any way. It's all him. Meet Akhal Teke, one of the most beautiful horse breeds in the world!

Originated from Turkmenistan, the Akhal-Teke is famous worldwide thanks to its glossy metallic sheen that can reflect and refract light just like how metal does. The secret lies in the proteins in its hairs, which are arranged in a special way so they could work as a prism for the light to travel through naturally. Image credits: Olga_i / Shutterstock

The Akhal-Teke comes in a variety of different colors including bay, black, chestnut, and gray, but its distinctive coat looks most gorgeous on the cream ones. Despite its fairy-like, magical appearance, this incredible breed is actually impressively athletic. It is thought to be one of the oldest horse breeds that have made it through countless environmental changes and are still thriving today. Image credits: Burak CALISKAN

With admirably amazing endurance, the Akhal-Teke can adapt to plenty of different habitats and is really excellent at sports and long rides. Even though this lovely critter could be spotted once in a while throughout Europe and North America, it is mostly found in its homeland Turkmenistan. In fact, this horse is so appreciated there that not many locals have the audacity to export it out of the country since such action could lead them to a tragic end. Image credits: Palana

At this moment, there are an estimated 6,000 Akhal-Tekes in this world, making it a rare breed that is called "horses from heaven" by the Chinese.