Count Sergei Alexandrovich Stroganov acquires two Arabian stallions and nine mares during a journey to Syria and the North Arabian Desert.
Count Sergei Alexandrovich Stroganov, during his journey through the East with his sister Olga and her husband Prince Shcherbatov, makes the fateful decision to establish the "Grafsky Khutor" stud farm at the foot of Mount Zmeyka near Mineralnye Vody.
The stud farm already has 9 breeding stallions and 21 broodmares. In total, including young stock, there were 66 purebred Arabian horses at the farm.
The breeding stock of the stud farm exceeds 100 purebred Arabian horses, including 12 stallions and 32 mares. In the first studbook published in Tsarist Russia, "Grafsky Khutor" is listed as the only farm conducting Arabian breed selection "in purity."
First participation and victories of the stud farm's horses at agricultural exhibitions in Rostov-on-Don and later in Moscow.
The "Grafsky Khutor" stud farm was repurposed for cavalry horse production, and by 1920 not a single horse remained from the original breeding stock.
Signing of the decree establishing the Tersk Military Stud Farm (on the territory of the Grafsky estate) for breeding Arabian horses for cavalry officers.
By decree of Marshal Semyon Mikhailovich Budyonny, Tersk becomes State Military Stud Farm No. 169.
The First All-Russian Agricultural and Handicraft-Industrial Exhibition in Moscow, where the stud farm team and stallion Tsilindr receive the Grand Silver Medal.
Tersk Stud Farm receives "breeding" status and begins intensive selection work. Initially focused on restoring the Strelets breed, but due to the scarcity of surviving horses, the decision was made to concentrate on the purebred Arabian.
26 Shagya-Arabian broodmares and half-Arabian crossbreeds along with two stallions arrive from Hungary, forming the foundation of the Tersk breed.
Six purebred Arabian mares and stallion Kann arrive from France, laying the foundation for independent Arabian horse breeding in the Soviet Union.
The beginning of racing for "Eastern breed" horses in the USSR, with Tersk Stud Farm horses participating. Despot became the first winner.
25 Arabian horses are imported from England to Tersk Stud Farm: 6 stallions and 19 mares, which were incorporated into the breeding program.
All-Union Agricultural Exhibition. The stud farm team is awarded the Silver Medal for the restoration of the Strelets breed. That same year, a large group of trophy Arabian horses was brought from Poland.
The entire horse population of the stud farm is evacuated to Western Kazakhstan, where, despite the harsh conditions of herd management, the Arabian horses were preserved.
Marshal Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov rode the Tersk breed stallion Kumir, raised at our stud farm, during the Victory Parade. That same year, it was decided that Tersk Stud Farm would exclusively breed purebred Arabian horses.
For the first time, the most prestigious traditional prizes begin to be held "in purity." The legendary Priboy wins the All-Russian Derby at the Pyatigorsk Hippodrome. That same year, 9 valuable Arabian mares from Germany are transferred to Tersk from Kirov Stud Farm.
The new breed created at the stud farm is officially named "Tersk," and the stud farm is awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour for its contribution to the breed's development.
Helsinki. The first Summer Olympics with Soviet athletes participating. Tersk stallion Tsezar, ridden by Nikolai Alekseevich Sitko, represented the USSR in these competitions.
Cavalry in the Soviet Army was abolished. All Military Stud Farms, including Tersk, were transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture. A massive reduction of horse populations across the country began.
The All-Union Agricultural Exhibition resumes in Moscow. Through 1960, the farm's horses become champions: Pomeranets and Nabor, Ptashka and Ponton, Taktika and Platina brought home Gold medals!
Tersk exports Arabian horses abroad for the first time: stallion Kolos to India, stallion Kupidon and mare Plotina are sent as gifts to Yugoslav President Josip Tito.
Vladimir Petrovich Shamborant joins the stud farm and the Turkmen division is formed. Akhal-Teke horses born here became breed standards.
VDNKh opens. Arabian horses from Tersk Stud Farm become favorites for beauty and harmony, winning Gold and Silver Medals through the last VDNKh of the USSR in 1987.
Stallion Rafaat was gifted to Khrushchev and, under the name Aswan, entered world Arabian horse breeding as one of the finest stallions of the 20th century.
"Russian Arabians" first attracted attention at the Royal Show in London, where mare Napraslina took first place. Interest in Tersk Arabians from Europe and the USA grew significantly.
The beginning of annual horse auctions of southern USSR at Tersk Stud Farm. The auctions were later moved to the Netherlands under the brand "Tersk-Kossack Sale."
Persik becomes Champion of France in endurance, later becoming a legendary sire of world-class endurance horses.
Muscat becomes Champion of the USA, Canada, and the prestigious Scottsdale show. The title of "European Champion" is awarded to stallion Muslin and mare Penza.
Stallion Komplekt becomes Silver World Champion, and two years later claims the Palm of Victory and the World Champion "crown."
Royal families of the UAE and Qatar acquire horses from Tersk Stud Farm for their breeding programs. Their descendants successfully compete at racetracks across Europe and the Middle East.
Stallion Kubinets becomes European Champion and World Champion. He later receives the international titles of "Elite" and "Five-Star Sire" of the Arabian breed.
The First Russian Championship was held at the Pyatigorsk Hippodrome, where Tersk horses dominated: Piligrim, Madyar, Marmeladka, Vakkhanka, Maskarad, Bibliya, and Albatros claimed victories.
For the first time in Russia, a show is held according to international standards. Tersk Stud Farm is awarded the "Pearl Cross" for breeding work with the Arabian breed.
Tersk Stud Farm celebrates its 110th anniversary. Over this time, more than 5,000 purebred Arabian horses have been raised.
Tersk Stud Farm becomes a member of the World Arabian Horse Organization (WAHO). This is recognition of the high quality of its breeding work.
A major reconstruction of the historic stables and riding arena is completed. Modern conditions are created for horse keeping and competitions.
Opening of the new Tersk Stud Farm history museum. The exhibition tells the story of over a century of Arabian horse breeding in the North Caucasus.
Platinum World Champion stallion Baanderos arrives at the stud farm, a gift from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia to President Putin. During his breeding period at Tersk, 16 promising foals were produced. In November 2023, Baanderos was transferred to Qatar to the "Rawdat E'Thanya" stud farm, where he continues his breeding career and participated in the World Arabian Horse Festival in Doha.
Tersk Stud Farm continues the traditions of Arabian horse breeding, preserving unique lines and families. Tersk horses successfully compete in international competitions.
An exceptional quality group of horses and deep-frozen semen was donated to the Stud Farm from Qatar.
Reconstruction of the entrance area, central alley, and breeding stable was completed. The Reception House was built.