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Darginka
Darginka in jump training
Darginka seems to really like to jump so that’s what we are doing! I’m starting the low ones and we are working on straightness and speed (and my confidence!) Here are a couple photos of the trainer Meghan Parlee trying her out. Darginka didn’t seem phased by the height at all and happily jumped a [...]
Royal Anarchist
The Royal Anarchist endurance ride was held just outside of Osooyos, BC and offered a variety of rides, including 25, 35, 50 and 75 mile distances. It was mostly rolling hills with some elevation in the third loop. Great footing and a nice area! Thanks so much for a fun ride!! (For more information on [...]
Skimikin Lake
We had a great time at Skimikin Lake! We went there for the endurance ride and we came second with a CRI of 48/48 and all As except for a B on gut sounds. Congratulations to Sandra and Sumgait (another Akhal-Teke!) who are already top tenning in their third ride! But the real fun of [...]
Horseshoe Lake CEI Challenge ride
What a wild ride that one was!! The Endurance Riders of Alberta held the Horseshoe Lake ride as a FEI/CEI 3* 160 km ride, as well as other distances. Darginka and I did the 25 mile (40 km) ride both days and Steven was our driver and groom extraordinaire! I didn’t take any photos, although [...]
fuzzy horses in February!
the Tekes (Darginka & Davinia): and introducing the Thoroughbreds (who are for sale!): Tikka: Jemma Skye: ——————————
Darginka- conformation
I have picked a few random photos of Darginka and analyzed her conformation to show that photo quality matters less than it appears. As you can see her lumbar-sacral placement is behind the point of the hip. You can see bridging on her spine (see inside oval in the last photo) as a result of [...]
conformation comparison
Just for comparison, here is my favourite Akhal-Teke. Although he appears to some to be long and weak check out the powerful hind end and correct conformation: LS – good, directly over point of hip Rear Triangle – equilateral for jumping, coiled movement and long strides Stifle – very low, 1o furlongs plus Pillar of [...]
training, second sessions!
This is Erin’s second lesson on Darginka, who actually seems to enjoy the work. Darginka wasn’t sure what to do with the jumps at first, but she finally jumped one! And here is Erin playing with Davinia. The yearling really doesn’t seem phased by having someone on her back and just started grazing after Erin [...]
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 [...]
Darginka, spring 2010
(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px45 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Darginka did her second limited distance endurance ride at Rock Creek. The Rock Creek Roundup was a 30 mile ride and she moved out really well for 15 miles and then we pretty much walked the rest of the way except for a trot along the road at the end. Her ride time [...]
Pagoda & Darginka
Here are Pagoda and Darginka this spring. They are finally shed out (although still a bit fuzzy in some of the photos) and the weather has been great recently. Pagoda has been great under saddle and really loves being ridden. That was their first time inside and indoor arena and going over poles. Pagoda is [...]
HOTR endurance ride
That’s Darginka watching the 50 milers leave for their ride. It was good timing at sunrise and I managed to get a few photos of them. In my very last shot the sun rose and shone on the riders, oh man the light was perfect, but we had to get ready for our start in [...]
Mud!
The Pineapple Express is blowing through the west coast and we are warm and wet! I have never seen so much mud!! I took Akpay and Davinia’s blankets off to condition them to the cold as they will be going up to the Levermann Ranch past 100 Mile. Davinia is going to run with a [...]
Pagoda (& friends) in December
Sunshine! Pagoda & friends: Yea! Snow!! and the kids riding in the Christmas Parade: and more shots: (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px39 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery);
winter riding
We are so lucky to have such great riders here, who all love to ride on a dark cold rainy afternoon! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px37 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); (and yes I now notice the ill fitting tack and I’ll check Pagoda’s saddle position and fix Darginka’s bridle!!) And it looks like Janet has to put Akpai up for sale as [...]
Mametkul- SOLD!
Mametkul, a circus trained Akhal-Teke gelding who showed with Avaia, is for sale as the group is returning to Russia. He is the favourite horse of Mairbek Kantemirov who is asking $21,000 for him but is also accepting offers. Mametkul is 6 years old, 16.1hh (1.64 meters) and is very kind and fun with people. [...]
training is well underway!
Akpai is for sale and these last couple weeks a couple people have looked at her. She has the easiest temperament of the mares for riding and is the smoothest with the nicest strides: Pagoda is the surprise for riding. I had given up on her as a sound riding horse after all her sickness [...]
training begins
All the horses are now started under saddle. Akpay is very smooth with great gaits, Pagoda really seems to love being ridden, Darginka isn’t sure she wants to give up control yet and Davinia just loves any attention!
around home
The horses are at our new place, they have all settled in well and are enjoying playing together. We have had them all under saddle at least once this past week and they all are very trainable and easy going. The big clean up on our property is done and now the land is mostly [...]
Akhal-Teke filly Hanum
Hanum is a new bay filly. She is by Arim and out of Hvoia (Osman-Hanbibi) and was bred by Akhal Texas. She is a beauty and she is for sale! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px33 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all her photos on Flickr.
Akhal-Teke colt Target
(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px32 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Target is a very typey bay yearling colt. He is by Arim and out of Toscana and was bred by Akhal Texas. He is a real Akhal-Teke and will grow up to be as classic as his brothers Eramay and Tarzan!
Koldune, for lease
Koldune is available for lease or possibly sale to the right home. Koldune is currently being leased to the Golden Horses of Niobe Valley in Alberta. He has proven himself a sire of wonderful and correct part-breds and is considered an improver of all breeds. Although he is not considered a purebred by MAAK, he [...]
Davinia on day 5
(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px14 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Measurements: height to wither: 100 cm / 39″ body length: 71 cm / 28″ neck length (wither to poll): 38 cm / 15′ full back length (wither to tail): 63.5 cm / 25″ back length (wither to croup): 34 cm / 13.5″ Links to see more of Davinia: Davinia as a newborn Davinia [...]
the Tekes in January
The horses are all healthy and happy, although a bit fat and fluffy and so they resemble cute ponies right now. Pagoda is finally healthy and we plan on breeding her to Habib this spring. I haven’t decided about breeding either Darginka or Akpay so if you are interested in a foal from either next [...]
Davinia, day 3
These are photos of Davinia on her 3d day. Davinia means “beloved” in Scottish, so she is named the same as her sire Habib, which is a Persian name meaning “beloved”. She is a big, bold filly with some spunk. We think she is an improvement on her dam and perhaps on her sire as [...]
Darginka’s new baby!
Yea! Darginka has finally delivered a healthy filly (by Habib Shael) Thanks to Brent and Grace (At Bolsin) for the photos!! I will be off to visit them this weekend to see our new baby (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px11 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all of her photos on the Flickr photostream About her colour, it is very unlikely [...]
2009 Akhal-Teke Calendar
the golden light of the setting sun Akhal-teke horses 2009 calendar by Daniel Shalloe he’s number 1 – and he knows it akhal-teke stallion threesome golden celebration These are some of the beautiful images are by Dan65 – You can buy his calendar, see more Akhal-Tekes photography and visit Kerri-Jo’s photography as well
update on the Tekes
I was hoping to get some great shots of the Tekes but they are still not shed out!! It was a long cold winter for them up north but they are getting back into shape now. Akpay and Darginka are pregnant and we are waiting to see if Pagoda is as well.
the World Akhal-Teke Association
this year’s the Akhal-Teke World Cup – SHAEL is going to be very interesting with the formation of the International Akhal-Teke Jockey Club and the World Akhal-Teke Organisation! Be there if you can!!
Akhal-Teke videos vii
Akhal Teke Race in Pardubice, Czech Republic; Galop en Arrière par Jérôme TEXIER et ARABESK; Ahal Teke Atlary
Tribute to Eight Belles
Big Brown wins the Kentucky Derby but our hearts go out to Eight Belles.
Akhal-Teke Press Release
The Akhal-Teke, an artwork of ancient origin with such majesty that there is no comparison in the equine world so they must be compared to other species: “A serpent, an eagle and a cheetah – all in one…” I. Khienkina
Wet!!!
All the horses are now together at our neighbours place. Even though she is soaking (it is really pouring!!) Darginka still prefers to be outside, unlike Habib and Pagoda who prefer inside. Akpay wasn’t sure but in the end wandered out with Darginka.
another update on our Akhal-Tekes
The mares are doing well, although Pagoda could use more weight still and Darginka is now fat. Habib is quite the character.
I can’t wait to get them home, a couple more weeks…
the SaddleChariot
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!!
All together again…
Well, except Darginka, who loves her herd and jumped over 2 fences with a ditch in between to get back to them. I have to figure out something to keep her in. But everyone is doing well and seems happy!!
New greener pastures
Darginka has settled in well at her new home. She has been moved so much in the past year and seems to be fine anywhere, but she really loves it here. So no more moving!!
Emma & Darginka
New photos of Darginka. Emma is learning fast how to work with her.
Darginka
Here are some new photos of Darginka. She is almost shed out.
Note: Darginka didn’t get any joy from her new boyfriend as he is a gelding.
Potential Breeding Program Plans
We have listed our proposed breedings. Watch for some amazing foals coming for sale in 2008!!
Emma and Darginka
Darginka and Emma are learning together and both have bonded with each other…
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…
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.
Darginka’s escape
Darginka jumped over a 20-25 ft ditch filled with brambles into a large old yard. I had my camera and took pictures of her running around with her new freedom.
Volya for Geldy Kyarizov
On-Line Auction for Bolya, the Freedom Horse, for Geldy Kyarizov, his family and his horses!
We are putting up a boxed 1991 Breyer model of Bolay, The Freedom Horse, an Akhal-Teke. In Russian her name means “freedom”, and this model was made to honour the breed and the emerging democracy in the USSR.
Week 3 & 4 training, by Drew & Emma too!
Darginka’s training is going really well. Drew was sick for a week so Emma took over. Darginka now comes running to greet us and is becoming very personable. She is such a sweet horse, we couldn’t have chosen better for personality!
a walk, training week 2, more ponies and a llama
Our entire family have gone for a couple of nice walks on the dike in between storms. Darginka is coming along well and certainly getting more energy! Drew is working well with her. Emma loves to go to the pony pen and watch the little ponies. I’m still waiting for that llama to spit on us!
Akhal-Tekes as Jumpers
My interest in jumping has always been from the bleachers as I ‘m watching (and in awe of those magnificent athletic animals and riders) a competition. I love Spruce Meadows and when I lived in High River, AB I pretty well went to all the major events…
Training begins! (and some pony fun)
I think I’ve lucked out with our trainer Drew. He is calm and thorough and isn’t rushing the training. His biggest problem seems to be that I have trained Darginka to come in to me and follow me and now Drew has to teach her to go out to lunge. She doesn’t get the circling [...]
Update on Darginka
New pictures and an update on how Darginka is progressing – training suggestions are appreciated!
Darginka’s line
This is Darginka’s line. I wanted to see if there was a resemblance in ancestry. I’d like to put in links to photos of each horse so if you have one I could use please let me know!
Darginka has arrived!
Lyne arrived this morning with Darginka. She is already settling in well. We will let her rest and gain weight for a month and then we will start some training with her.
Darginka
We have bought an Akhal-Teke broodmare from Jennifer Bristow of RareEquine.com. Her name is Darginka and she is from Tito Pontecrvo’s breeding. Darginka is rated as an elite mare…
