Cameron Is Not Okay

Pictured above, the Akal-Teke horse and the Friesian Horse are considered to be the two most beautiful horse breeds in the world. 

Akal-Teke’s originate from the Turkmenistan region, while the Friesian is from the  Friesland, in the Netherlands. Both breeds boast unique qualities that give them equal claim to the title of most beautiful. 

Akal-Teke’s have oddly metallic-looking coats, due to the unique shaft of hair they produce, which better reflects the sun and makes them look like they are glowing. Their manes are typically sparse, only growing very short lengths, if at all, and their slender, athletic bodies give them a unique profile appearance. They may look a bit thin, but this is very normal for their breeds unique build. These horses are highly athletic and able to endure extreme conditions, including surviving without food or water longer than any other known breed of horse. They excel in dressage and show jumping. 

The Friesian on the other hand, boasts a very long, naturally wavy mane and tail and feathering around their hooves. Friesians also grow to enormous size, and are very strong, but surprisingly fast and nimble despite this. A pure bred Friesian, unless it is albino, will only come in black. They are currently being introduced in the field of dressage, due to their highly nimble nature, and often used as a light draft horse. In the early middle-ages they were commonly used for knights until armour grew heavier and heavy draft horses were needed instead.

Both breeds are exceedingly rare, and Friesians have nearly gone extinct several times in their history, while Akal-Teke’s currently sit on the endangered species list. It is likely that Friesians will be alright, but with the more recent upswing in Naked-Foal syndrome in Akal-Teke’s, which kills the afflicted horse about two weeks after birth in most cases (Rarely, a foal will survive to about two years of age), their future is still less than certain.

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Tom and Jacob:

Our grocery store has giant robots now.