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Turkmenistan: Celebrating 20 years of Independence
Check out my photo journal from my trip to Turkmenistan in October: Turkmenistan Celebrating 20 Years of Independence by Kerri-Jo Stewart
Opening Day at the Ahal Velayat Hippodrome
We were lucky to be invited to the opening day races of the Ahal Velayat Hippodrome. It was another cold and wet day but we had amazing seats inside the beautiful complex directly over the track. The building itself is beautiful and the design well thought out. I took some photos through the plexiglass but [...]
Bandit Springs!
What a great ride in a beautiful site! The Bandit Springs ride is located in central Oregon in the Ochoco National Forest. They had a variety of rides, 30, 50, 80 and 100 miles with the 30 and 50 mile rides offered both days. There was even a Ride and Tie as well as 10, [...]
The Day of the Horse
The Day of the Horse by Kerri-Jo Stewart
Day of the Horse: racing!
And the main event for the Day of the Horse, the races: Race 1: 2000m race, winner #1: Gokhan (Goar-Tamaly); #8: Yeldes (Pelle-2 x Yorka); #7: Garadag (Garadil x Arzuw) ______________________________________________ race 2: 1400m, winner #2: Gysyksakar (Goar x Dursecen); #5: Tejebe (Ahal 2 x Tuly); #7: Gullden 2 (Arkadag 2 x Ganga); #12: Bereket [...]
Day of the Horse II
At the track they had jumping, Roman Riding and a circus horse for entertainment on the holiday in honour of the Turkmen horse: Dr. Alexander Zaitchev (Vice Director of VNIIK) & Dr. Michael Atrochenko (Russia, VNIIK) Rosemary Swift (Australia) & Dr. Marius Dolis (Romania)
Beauty Contest: the winner!
And the winner is Khan Begler, bred by Ovliakuli Scharipow: And some of the people: Ovliakuli Scharipow when they announced his horse as the winner Alla Karnazhevskaya toasting the winner great Russian photographers: Vitaliy Osovskyy & Julia Kuznetsova On the right is French association president, Jean de Bannes Those handsome Hungarians are on the left, [...]
the beauty contest: under saddle
Part VI of the Beauty Contest series, the horses were presented under saddle: 1. Melegush 2007 (Melekhan-Talvas) 363.1 points; 9th place 2. Khan Begler 2008 (Bitaraplyk x Gyulyalek) 401.9pts, 1st place, bred by Ovliakuli Scharipow 3. Kapdagy 2008 (Kararym-Karkara) 365.1 points, 8th place 4. Khanburgut 2005 (Bitaraplyk-Patma) 392.0 points; 4th place 5. Dostbag 2006 (Kararym-Adzhap) [...]
the Beauty Contest, pt V
Next the horses were presented saddled with their adornments: 1. Melegush 2007 (Melekhan-Talvas) 363.1 points; 9th place 2. Khanbegler 2008 (Bitaraplyk x Gyulyalek) 401.9pts, 1st place 3. Kapdagy 2008 (Kararym-Karkara) 365.1 points, 8th place 4. Khanburgut 2005 (Bitaraplyk-Patma) 392.0 points; 4th place 5. Dostbag 2006 (Kararym-Adzhap) 368.8 points; 7th place 6. Garagum 2003 (Gamkeser-Gyulperi) 383.4 [...]
Beauty Contest: halter
Here are my photos from the second component of the Beauty Contest, halter: 1. Melegush 2007 (Melekhan-Talvas) 363.1 points; 9th place 2. Khanbegler 2008 (Bitaraplyk x Gyulyalek) 401.9pts, 1st place 3. Kapdagy 2008 (Kararym-Karkara) 365.1 points, 8th place 4. Khanburgut 2005 (Bitaraplyk-Patma) 392.0 points; 4th place 5. Dostbag 2006 (Kararym-Adzhap) 368.8 points; 7th place 6. [...]
Beauty Contest III
Here are some photos of the “half time” entertainment during the Beauty Contest. Drill Team: Roman Riding:
President Berdimuhamedov
Beauty Contest II: Here are some photos of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov riding his favourite stallion Sagadam during the final judging of the Beauty Contest for Akhal-Tekes bred in Turkmenistan. Note the dove that flew onto his shoulder, peace symbolism is prevalent everywhere in Turkmenistan as are their Akhal-Teke horses. The last photo is of the [...]
The Beauty Contest, pt I
The final judging of the Beauty Contest for Akhal-Tekes bred in Turkmenistan at the Ashgabat Hippodrome and Equestrian complex. First some horses were presented to the President: 1. Melehan: 2. Melenan: 3. Dowletli: 4. Akhan: ______________ 5. _________ 6. ______________ 7. ______________ 8. ________________ 9. ________________ 10. Unfortunately the program didn’t come with the horse’s [...]
Opening Ceremony III
Next it was time for the ceremonial presentation of the Esteemed President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov’s book, “The Flight of Celestial Race Horses”. The presentations about the “The Flight of Celestial Race Horses” were interspersed with wonderful dancing and music and singing. The presenters were Jessica Eile-Keith, __?, Dr. Jalil Ghiadi, Petra Marešová, the Turkmen poetess __, [...]
Opening ceremony I
The opening ceremonies of the “The Horse is the Winged Symbol of Revival” on the occasion of the Turkmen Horse holiday at “Sergi Koshgi”. Here we are waiting outside for the opening to begin: There is always lots of great entertainment! left photo: Dr. Celine Chantry-Darron (France), Jessica Eile-Keith (USA) & Michele Van Kastern (Belgium) [...]
Cavalia!
The Ball: Faical Moulid and Iman La Vida: Thomas Aubron & Julien Beaugnon (riders) Andreanne Nadeau & Jennifer Lecuyer (aerialists), Edros & Igor (horses) Le Miroir: Tatiana Daviaud & Elise Verdoncq on Pirata & Zatcho Roman Riding: Fairland Furguson on Amaretto & Criollo, Thomas Aubron (?) on Spirit & Tori Grande Liberte: Sylvia Zerbini with [...]
Cavalia – liberty demonstration
The horses go from right off the truck into the ring to give a short performance for media. Sylvia Zerbini gently lets them express themselves and play while asking them for a performance. Someone asked if Sylvia was a “horse whisperer” and the response was that she doesn’t really like that term and is more [...]
Cavalia comes to Vancouver!
Normand Latourelle, the Artistic Director of Cavalia and co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, awaiting the arrival of the horses in Vancouver for this highly acclaimed equestrian spectacle (that is also the world’s largest traveling show): I was lucky enough to be invited to the arrival of Cavalia in Vancouver and had the great privilege of [...]
gallop!
Here are some shots of Darla galloping out the horses: Kamileshen is competitive and fast Akpai is elegant, smooth and under control and Darginka isn’t competitive with anyone except perhaps her riders (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px48 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); We are going to have an Akhal-Teke race next year! It will be a combined race for all ages. Date, location [...]
VNIIK grading 2010
Tito Pontecorvo (Akhal-Texas) and Tatyana Riabova (VNIIK) on the Canadian Akhal-Teke grading tour. I went to the one held at Lone Larch Akhal-Tekes in Lumby, BC. The results and a photo of each horse in attendance is posted on the Akhal-Teke Canada site. Cindy will be posting the rest of the Canadian results on ATSBA [...]
Darginka free jumping
We took Darginka to the Farpoint Farms/Hobbit Hollows Open House and Free Jumping Competition. Darginka did very well, especially since we hadn’t tried this before. She placed mid pack, in general above the Thoroughbreds but below the warmbloods. The judge liked her and remarked that she is a very careful jumper and thought that she [...]
ATHA Championship photos
Tabitha Meijer did a great job on covering the ATHA Championship in Europe this past summer, here are her photos: Stallions 5 years and older: 1st: Gumbet Shael (Gayaz x Damdja) bred by Shamborant Stud Russia, standing in Denmark: 2nd: Altair 2000 (Alahrat x Keiki) bred Czech Republic: 3d: Akshamly vK 2004 (Aschir x Gesha), [...]
Championship of Russia
Information from Abramova Nadejda & Riabova Tatiana: Dear Friends! The Sixteenth (XVI) International Racing Competition, and the Tenth (X) Aklah-Teke Horse Show “Championship of Russia” just finished on last week in Piatigorsk in southern Russia. This Competition and Championship were organized by the Russian Institute of Horse Breeding VNIIK, part of the Russian Ministry of [...]
Pio Olascoaga Amaya presenting Dutar!
These are photos from Guillermo Lockhart (Willy) of his stallion Dutar in the show in Uruaguay. The young guy riding him is Pio Olascoaga Amaya, one of the best endurance riders in the World. Pio postponed his Dubai trip to present Dutar, he will be working there for 7 months. Right now Dutar is going [...]
2009 World Championships
Here are the official results of the Moscow Championship. You can read the results in English here! REZULT-09 & Cham-09dvizshenia Here is more information from Abramova Nadejda & Riabova Tatiana: During the last week of August, Moscow Russia once again held this time already the Tenth (X) World Championship of pure bred Akhal-Teke horses, also [...]
Akhal-Teke stallion Eramay
Eramay is a a very elegant shining bay colt born in 2005 by Arim out of Europa bred by the Pontecorvos of Akhal Texas. He is truly stunning. (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px24 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.
European Championship 2008
Here is what I have found as results so far and I will continue updating as I find the information and links. The European Akhal-Teke Championships took place at Gut Ising, Germany. The honourable judges included Tatyana Ryabova (Russia), Khamal Mirkhodzhaev (Uzbekistan) and Wolfgang Kühn (Germany). Ninety horses participated in this event. Supreme Champion: Gagar [...]
Rare Breed Show 2008
The Festival of Endangered Equines was put on by by Equus Survival Trust and the Akhal-Teke Society of America ran the US Akhal-Teke Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. Here are some photos and once I get all the information I’ll put up a post about placings with more information: (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px8 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); I have over [...]
Rare Breed Show 2008
I am now uploading my photos and I will have them up in the next couple of days. Here are a few of my favourites so far: all the photos are being put up on my Flickr photogallery
World Cup Shael 2008
I will keep updating the site as results and photographs are posted.
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 [...]
horse’n around town
Now I’m off to Lone Larch to try it out on their horses.
Akhal-Teke videos V: dressage
Akhal-Tekes seem to have the most amazing movement. Here are some YouTube videos of Akhal-Tekes doing dressage, including two historical videos, one with Absent footage, and clips of Grom and Lakmus. Please comment if you know the other horses!
Akhal-Teke videos IV
Here are some videos that I that I would love to know more about. They show lovely Akhal-Tekes and really show off their movements. Please let me know to whom credit them to as well as any information you have!
Akhal-Tekes & jumping 2008
I’m trying to get sport information on Akhal-Tekes who are currently being campaigned in jumping. These are the horses I could find, if you have more information on these horses or others can you please let me know!!
Stallion of the Year 2007: SAAD
A positive story to bring in the New Year:
Saad is approved as a refiner for Danish Palomino Association and awarded with the title; Stallion of the Year 2007.
14th Classic Performance Championship: Solms, Germany
And any help with translation and more information is greatly appreciated!!
More Celestial Argamak!
I also added some more sport photos from the event…
Akhal-Teke Photos
Please click on the links that give recognition to the photographers!
MREC October Horse Trials
We had a great time watching the eventing at the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Center!
Three Akhal-Tekes on Show in Beijing (CRIENGLISH.com)
“Three pure-blood Akhal-Teke horses were shown to the public on Saturday night at the China Millennium Monument in Beijing.”
Self Promotion, re: Russian Poetry in Motion
This post is my comment to Jessica Eile Keith’s statement on the ShaEl Teke website:
Celestial Argamak 2007
World Championship Results
I’ll update and add photos as I find them!!
Akhal-Teke Gold Cup – SHAEL
Pan Tau and Horse Around Days
I am dismayed and upset by the reaction of the community to the images of Pan Tau posted previously. The images in no way reflect the character or the training of Pan Tau. (The photos on this header are from AkhalTeke.cc)
Horse’n Around Days
Amrita and Cathy and their friends put on a great show in Mount Vernon last weekend. It was great seeing your Akhal-Tekes!!
Thunderbird Show Park
We enjoyed seeing a bit of jumping at the show this weekend, hopefully soon we will start seeing Akhal-Tekes and crosses soon.
Emma now not only wants to jump horses she also wants to try the vaulting!!
Teke Palmira – shaEl
Some photos by Alexander Kochetov from the ShaEl extravaganza contest for “the most beautiful horse”.
