On August 16th， media reports emerged detailing an accident involving a Huolala (a Chinese logistics and moving platform) van carrying a horse. The horse sustained injuries in the incident.
According to the horse’s owner， the injured animal was an Akhal-Teke， a breed renowned for its striking appearance and speed. The owner had acquired the horse for 90，000 yuan through auction and had been raising it for over two years. The horse was being transported to a club in Hunan province for training when the unfortunate accident occurred.
The owner stated that the Huolala driver informed him of the mishap approximately 100 kilometers after departing. The horse， unfortunately， is currently being kept in a chilled state， with plans for harmless disposal once all relevant matters are settled.
Akhal-Teke horses possess a rich history and are recognized as one of the oldest and purest horse breeds globally. Historical records indicate China’s earliest documented interaction with these horses dates back to the Western Han Dynasty. During the early Han period’s Battle of Baideng， Liu Bang， the Han Emperor， along with 300，000 troops， found himself besieged by Xiongnu cavalry， for whom the Akhal-Teke served as a crucial mount.
Typically， a horse can cover around 150 kilometers per day， with a maximum limit of just over 200 kilometers. Ancient literature often attributes remarkable endurance to the Akhal-Teke， describing them as capable of traveling vast distances within a single day.
