14. Camouflage
Odd Interesting
Bright and metallic as it was, the golden coat of the Akhal-Teke was a great form of camouflage. The sandy deserts had a pigment that was similar to the coat and allow the rider to blend in easier. The Turkmen owed much of their survival to the golden horse and were nomadic, so it was crucial they had the best horses they could breed.