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Mountain Studfarm
Some of the IATHA members (from the International Akhal-Teke Horse Association) had the opportunity to visit an Akhal-Teke studfarm in the mountains east of Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. It was dark and raining so the photos are not great, but at least you can check out their horses. It is in a wonderful setting and I [...]
Studfarm in Turkmenistan
I was lucky enough to accompany Dr. Tatiana Ryabova (MAAK) and Julie Kayznecova (Akhal-Teke Inform) on their inspection visit to a Turkmen Studfarm where they breed and race Akhal-Teke horses. Petra Maresova of Achateke Tukleky also came. We went out to their farm east of Ashgabat and then went to see his stallions in training [...]
Day 8, scientific conference
This was day 8 for me and the second official day of the program for the official Horse Holiday. In the morning The Third International Scientific Conference, “Turkmen horse and the world horse breeding art”, was held. Various people gave their impressions of where the breed was at in their countries and also where it [...]
Akhal-Teke stallion Eramay
Akhal Texas has kept Eramay, one of Arim’s sons out of Europa) for breeding this year. He has one filly on the ground (Kenar) and will have more for 2011. You can reserve your foal now!
Akhal-Teke mare Hope
Akhal-Teke mare Hope 2006 (Pan-Hrizantema), line Kaplan Hope is a correct, big bodied strong mare who would be great for an endurance broodmare. She was bred by Akhal Texas and located near San Antonio. She is thought to be in foal to Maruk. Video of Amanat, sire of Pan More photos of Hope
Arim
My favourite Akhal-Teke stud in North America is Arim 1997 (Melesur-Abrai). He is standing at stud (live cover only) at Akhal-Texas. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to visit him in March. Even in his winter coat he looks amazing!
conformational assessement of North American stallions
Entirely putting aside type and looks I have evaluated these North American Akhal-Teke stallions that are currently standing at stud with regard to functional conformation required of top racers and equine athletes. Judy Wardrope (JW Equine) has studied the conformational traits of top horses from many disciplines and has found that some traits consistently show [...]
Pagoda, spring 2010
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Pagoda & Darginka
Here are Pagoda and Darginka this spring. They are finally shed out (although still a bit fuzzy in some of the photos) and the weather has been great recently. Pagoda has been great under saddle and really loves being ridden. That was their first time inside and indoor arena and going over poles. Pagoda is [...]
the 2010 North American Stallion Directory
Aad from Pontecorvo Trust, TX Aliger from Sharon Saare, MT Aran from Akhal-Teke Ranch, ID Arhar from Silk Road Akhal-Tekes, MO Arim from Pontecorvo Trust, TX Chinook Reeh from Akhal-Teke Ranch, ID Dolomite from Golden Sand Farm, FL Durkkhal Shael from Jim & Lisbeth Oury, SD Dutar from La Liberal Endurance, Uruguay [...]
Akhal-Teke stallion Murgab
Murgab 1999 stallion (Murager x Gozakhal), imported from Sport Club Insterburg in Russia by Bold Vantage Farm “Murray” is standing at stud at Bold Vantage Farm in High River, Alberta. His beautiful movement and conformation is producing some great sport horses and he will have lots of foals on the ground that are available for [...]
the mares of Akhal Texas
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Akhal-Teke stallion Tarzan
Tarzan is a a stunning golden buckskin colt born in 2005 by Arim and out of Toscana bred by the Pontecorvos of Akhal Texas. He has a sweet and curious temperament and is just started training under saddle. (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px25 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.
Akhal-Teke stallion Arim
Arim is a big handsome black stallion by Melesur out of Abrai bred by the Pontecorvos of Akhal Texas. He is a well behaved and polite stallion. They are just starting him under saddle. I want a colt out of this magnificent beast! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px23 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.
the magnificent colt Daper!
Daper is a two year old grey colt by Pan and out of Dikarka bred by the Pontecorvos at Akhal Texas. He is breathtaking to watch. Although he is cautious as he hadn’t had any handling he is very curious and is mostly likely the type to closely bond with one person. He is offered [...]
Martin Hoffman Akhal-Tekes
Martin Hoffman Akhal-Tekes has some gorgeous yearling fillies for sale by Džasman 1185 Džasman (1115 Jasman 9 - Damdža) born in Dagestan and belongs to the Gelishikli line. Elite II, 162 – 163 – 178 – 19,5 They are offering his semen for sale at 110 EUR/dose ALTIA 2008 (Džasman - Alem) AL-DŽAIRA 2008 (Džasman – Al-Kaira) [...]
Koldune, for lease
Koldune is available for lease or possibly sale to the right home. Koldune is currently being leased to the Golden Horses of Niobe Valley in Alberta. He has proven himself a sire of wonderful and correct part-breds and is considered an improver of all breeds. Although he is not considered a purebred by MAAK, he [...]
The 2009 North American Stallion Directory
Aad from Pontecorvo Trust Aliger from Sharon Saare Arhar from Silk Road Akhal-Tekes Arim from Pontecorvo Trust Astrachan from Cascade Gold Akhal-Tekes Chinook Reeh from Akhal-Teke Ranch Dolomite from Golden Sand Farm Durkkhal Shael from Jim & Lisbeth Oury Dutar from Pontecorvo Trust Gam from Gisa Brinks & the Pontecorvo Trust Gidasp from Irus Stables [...]
Ornay & Arkadi
Allevamento Santa Chiara is offering North America a sweet deal on frozen semen from Ornay & Arkadi. 1. ORNAY: 2000 Ashug x Olivia, line Kaplan, 160 cm, class elite Ornay is very well skipped on a hippodrome and winner of the AT Derby in 2003. He was also a prizewinner of AT Championship of Russia [...]
Akhal-Tekes and Inbreeding
***** NOTE: this post is still in progress, I’ll update as I learn more !!!!!!***** Potential inbreeding problems with Akhal-Tekes was brought up on the Yahoo list and got me curious to find out more. As Akhal-Tekes are still on the rare side, especially outside of Russia and Turkmenistan, one thing to watch with breeding [...]
Habib’s first baby!!
Congratulations to Akpay who just had Habib’s baby at 3:30 today!!! Here are the first photos of her just over an hour old today courtesy of her owner, BGD Ranch: It’s a girl! So she was a bit of a surprise as we didn’t think they were bred last year. All the horses were thrown [...]
World Akhal-Teke Organization
The World Akhal-Teke Organization is now officially founded. I think that WATO is going to be a great benefit to all, hopefully opening up more information about this breed. The group constitutes many major breeders and many have taken on multiple rolls to get WATO going. I think this is all very exciting for the [...]
Lone Larch Akhal-Tekes
Habib is standing at Lone Larch to breed a couple of their lovely Akhal-Teke mares as well as a couple of Arabians mares.
Cross breeding Akhal-Tekes
Here are some examples of the great crosses made from breeding to Akhal-Tekes!
Habib Shael on Saddle Up’s cover
You can read the article I wrote for Saddle Up here and see it’s layout on the Akhal-Teke Canada site as well.
BGD Ranch
The 2008 North American Stallion Directory
This directory was compiled by Shirley Schulz and Lisa Belhage. Thanks so much for all your work!!
You can browse the stallions listed by sire lines and download a printable version of the entire directory.
Habib’s sire, Gayaz
We are fortunate to have Habib Shael, out of their great stallion Gayaz!
Habib’s Dam, AYKHANUM
Studfarm Shael was formed using magnificent mares of the Dagestan Horse-Breeding Centre that were chosen on V.P. Shamborant’s recommendation. One of these foundation mares is Ajkhanum. Habib is her last foal.
Introducing Habib to Canada!!
Habib waiting in Moscow…
Here are some photos that Nadja took of Habib playing in the paddock.
June 6th is the new flight date.
Potential Breeding Program Plans
We have listed our proposed breedings. Watch for some amazing foals coming for sale in 2008!!
Introducing for stud: Habib Shael
Habib Shael is coming to Canada from the Vladimir Shamborant Studfarm!
Wish us luck that our new stud arrives safe and sound.
The Importance of Dam Lines in Breeding
Not only does the mare give 50% of her DNA to the foals, genetic lines are traced through the female line. There are also certain performance elements that are passed down through the mares…
Darginka is now being bred to Salam!
Last minute change!! We decided to breed Darginka to Salam for more type and height. I like Metman for his jumping ability, and we may try him next year…
Studs for Pagoda
Here is an introduction about Pagoda and some information about this years breeding choices…
Metman for Darginka!
We have chosen Metman from Freedom Run Farms as our stud for this year. We feel that Metman’s proven athleticism will produce the best sport foal from Darginka.
the 2007 Stallion directory
This directory was compiled voluntarily for the Teke community by Shirley Schulz with layout by Lisa Belhage.
Download a printable version of the entire directory from here and browse the stallions listed by sire lines.
Akhal-Teke foals
I’m still going through pictures on the web and I’ve put together my favourite young horse and foal pictures. The filly in this header is Gaimak, owned by Carola in Germany.
Sire lines
traditional sire lines: Ak Belek, Ak-Sakal, Arab, Dor Bairam, El, Everdy-Teleke, Fakir Pelvan, Gelishikli, Karlavach, Kir Sakar, Kaplan, Mele Kush, Peren, Posman, Sere, Skak, Toporbai
Stallions
The quest is on to find a stud for Darginka. My top choices so far are Shayol, Salam and Metman…
Golden Horses
I had to look up equine coat colour genetics to find out the chances of what colour mares would throw when matched to Habib, whom we think is a perlino but may be a cremello.
