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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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

Opening ceremony II

We entered Sergi Koshgi and there was again lots of entertainment and the hall was filled with more artwork and novelties. Everyone had a chance to relax and enjoy themselves. There was so much going on it was hard to take everything in. The second to last photo is of Seyt Gulmammedov, The Minister of [...]

Vladimir Bagdasarian’s studio

Our group in the bottom photo: Vladimir Bagdasarian and his wife Vera (they do many of their works as joint projects), Jessica Eile-Keith, Ulrike Ruppelt, Monique Lebon (Haras Nationaux France), myself and our Turkmen host & driver ___. Missing is

the Art Competition

Along with the celebrations for the Day of the Horse and the scientific conference was held a competition for representational art portraying their Akhal-Teke horses. The prize for the best carpet was $3000, decoration $2,000, best image $1,500 and best sculpture was $1,000. My favourites were the natural dyed wool carpets made by Boozoganow Satgeldi [...]

Ashgabat Hippodrome

We visited the racetrack in the afternoon. One of the stables presented some of their horses to us. It was not a planned visit so they just brought them out as they were. The ones shown have finished their racing career and are currently in training for jumping. This hippodrome is not just set up [...]

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!

Stanley Park in February
fuzzy horses in February!

the Tekes (Darginka & Davinia): and introducing the Thoroughbreds (who are for sale!): Tikka: Jemma Skye: ——————————

Akhal-Tekes in Uruguay!

Congratulations to Willy Lockhart for the birth of his gorgeous new Akhal-Teke filly!! She was born yesterday (Jan 18) out of Dikarka and by Maruk and is the first Akhal-Teke to be born in South America. Here are some photos Willy sent me:

Dreaming in Gold

Until the end of December, use these codes to get 20% off: £ GBP: NEWBLURB1 $ USD: NEWBLURB Check out my new book! It’s a coffee table book filled with photographs of some beautiful and interesting horses. It’s not specifically about Akhal-Tekes but most of the photography is of the many Akhal-Tekes I’ve seen over [...]

For Sale: Anisha

** sale pending** Anisha 1995 Buckskin mare (Melgun x *Amara) 16.1hh (163 cm), line Gelishikli European Champion-Res. 2005; dam of European Champion-Res. Foal and other premium foals. A purebred Akhal-Teke located in Germany, Anisha is a strong-moving, typey and tall broodmare. She has the sporty combination of Gelishikli sire-line with the Arab lineage on the dam [...]

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 [...]

Habib by Anna Johansson

Painting of Habib Shael by Anna Johansson

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 [...]

Akpai, spring 2010

(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px44 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Akpai has been leased to Katrin who is using her for endurance this year. Akpai turned out to be such a nice riding horse that her daughter rode her in her first 30 mile ride. Akpai is now down in Idaho with Katrin and set to do her first 50 miler this weekend.

Davinia, spring 2010

(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px43 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Davinia is now a yearling and is still all fluffy from being up at 100 Mile. I’m still not sure if she is buckskin or smokey black. Her dark brown winter hair is shedding out and underneath is black. She isn’t grey though. The last couple photos show her reunion with Darginka her [...]

Pagoda, spring 2010

(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px42 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Pagoda isn’t quite shed out yet but is healthy and happy. These photos were taken at Rock Creek on the way to meet her boyfriend in Creston, BC.

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 [...]

Pyatigorsk AATK meeting

February 6-7, 2010 in the town of Pyatigorsk held election meetings of the Association Akhalteke Horsebreeding Russia (AATK). It was attended by most members of AATK, including Ryabova TN, Abramova NV (VNIIK), Ismoilov Avaz (Horse Factory “Uz-Begim, Uzbekistan), Klimuk AS, (Stavropol stud), Timchenko VI (Krasnodar Region), Sirotenko VI (Rostov oblast), Gasanov R. (Dagestan stud), Karachi, [...]

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       [...]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Akhal Texas 2009

My first photo book for publication! It is a compilation of the photos I took at the shoot at Akhal Texas this past summer. For the next two weeks it is being offered on sale ($15 off), paperback: $34.95 and hardcover: $52.95   Akhal Texas 2009 Photography by Ker… By Kerri-Jo Stewart Book Preview   [...]

Naib Idris Stud Farm

Naib Idris Stud Farm has launched their web page, and they have an English version. Until we are fortunate enough to visit this incredible studfarm in Dagestan we have to rely on photos of their gorgeous horses. One of my very favourite horses of any breed is their Garaysup 2000 (Mangit-Oprava): And here is one [...]

Offspring by Garant

Here are some stunning videos from Shael Teke that show off some of their gorgeous athletes. These are all offspring by Garant. Colts: Otman-Shael 2007 (Garant-Ayaman) 163-179-20 : Oyun-Shael 2007 (Garant-Dubur) 162-163-185-20 :   Mares: Gaykhat-Shael 2007 (Garant-Djagali) 161-180-19.5 : Halisat-Shael 2007 (Garant-Tas’ikuli) 160-175-19.5 : Nadiyat-Shael 2007 (Garnat-Gangia) 160-161-18-19 :

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 [...]

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), [...]

Akpai & Isha

Isha, a spiritual teacher and endurance rider, has fallen for Akhal-Tekes! You can read Isha’s book, Why Walk When You Can Fly, as well as watch her movie. Isha also appeared here on CBC with our own Steven & Chris and she blogs on the Huffington Post. With women like Isha and the Amazon 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 [...]

Dacor stud farm

thanks to Erlan Sergazin of Stud Farm “DACOR” in Almaty city, Kazakhstan, for sending us the following information and photos of his gorgeous Akhal-Teke horses: Dacor stud farm is in a picturesque region of Zailiysky Alatau foothill and has been performing its activity in the Republic of Kazakhstan for more than fifteen years; has its [...]

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!

the mares of Akhal Texas

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Akhal-Teke colt Karat

Karat is a yearling buckskin colt. He is by Arim and out of Katrin and was bred by Akhal Texas. He is going to be one big athletic colt! If you want a nice big Teke you better get him now!! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px31 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.

Akhal-Teke stallion Aad

Aad is a tall elegant older stallion. He is by Anchar and out of Azochka and was imported from Russia by Akhal Texas. Although he is older he is in good shape and hopefully we will see lots more of his foals! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px30 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.

Akhal-Teke stallion Kogan

Kogan is another massive built stallion who jumps and does dressage. He is 16 years old and by Koshili and out of Gerel and owned by Akhal Texas. Kogan has been out of training for years but hopefully his training will resume shortly. (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px28 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.

Akhal-Teke stallion Helm

Helm is by Melesur out of Hanbibi, so is a half brother to Arim. Akhal Texas has sold him to a dressage rider and Helm is under advanced dressage training. He sure is a beauty to watch! We have a daughter of Helm in Canada, Mahiar, at Bold Vantage Farm! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px26 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see [...]

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 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.

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 [...]

Akhal-Tekes to South America!

Willy Lockheart is importing the first Akhal-Teke into South America. Dutar, born 1999 by Taigir and Duigurgush, was bred by the Pontecorvos in Russia and imported into the US as a colt. He will start training for endurance racing soon after arrival at his new home in Uruguay! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px21 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); See all the photos of [...]

videos from Stavropol

Yea, Stavropol Stud has put up a few videos! I am sure there are more to come. And they put up my two favourites from their sales page, Polus and Ghitana, the third video is Fakir Serdar. The video that I am dying to see is of Ghench, my most favourite!! I hope to see [...]

Teke Mania 2009

This is the cover of Teke Mania 2009. They used my photo of Magnatli!! The magazine is wonderful and full of lots of information. It is put out by the Akhal-Teke Horse Association (note: link is correct but website is currently down). Become a member and support an international Akhal-Teke organization. Download their membership application [...]

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 [...]

NA grading tour 2009

T. Ryabova is now making arrangements to come to both the US and Canada for a grading tour. She wants to try to include all Akhal-Tekes that entirely trace back to purebreds as registered by VNIIK. Please send the following information to Natalia Pontecorvo: 1. your address/not P.O.Box/ 2. number of PUREBLOOD AT horses that [...]

Dam families of NA stallions

On the North American Stallion directory there are references posted to both the sire line and the dam’s sire line. It is only used as a classification system. It would be more relevant to actually post the dam families, however, which dams are classified as the base of the family is difficult to discover. I [...]

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 [...]

Bold Vantage Akhal-Tekes

A quick visit to Bold Vantage Farm in a gorgeous location across from where I used to live when I was in High River. I want to move back!! Plus Cindy, the manager, is a very knowledgeable horsewoman from whom I hope to learn lots! Bold Vantage is a large Akhal-Teke breeding farm now. They [...]

Family Day at the Ranch

A winter visit to Brent and Grace Seufert at BGD Ranch in Calgary, Alberta (At Boisin) to see the Akhal-Tekes and of course those cute Caspians!! The Akhal-Tekes were so cute and fuzzy (except for the Californian who seems to be taking the cold in stride!) (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px15 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); The Caspians were the kid’s favourites and [...]

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 [...]

Amazone of Peace

Laurence Bougault is planning her trek, the Amazone of Peace, from Ashgabat to Paris, starting in April of 2009. Her plan is to cover the 7,000 km in six months, traveling through Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy and through France by September. You can buy her book, “Sous l’œil des chevaux d’Afrique“, where she chronicles [...]

Naib Idrise Horse Farm

These photos of Akhal-Tekes from Naib Idrise horse farm are by White Bear, Artem Makeev: Saburbey (Garayusup – Siringa) 2005 Stallion, line Posman Medonbey, stallion                            /    Ghisarg (Gyaurs – Hiss) 2006 stallion, line Posman Gyaurs (Gaigysyz-Garuda) 2000 stallion, line Posman /                  Garaovlak Amuzghi (Polot – Aria) 2001 stallion, line [...]

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

The Akhal-Teke Breed Management Conference at Equiros 2008

by Maria Marquise Baverstock Co-Director of Akhal-Teke UK Ltd (NOTE: this report is the personal opinion of Maria Marquise Baverstock but the following questionnaire has been approved by Klimuk and Babaev and will be fed back to the Executive Committee so please fill it out if you want to have an input in the formation [...]

World Cup Shael 2008
Equiros 2008 is underway and I’d love to hear any information that you may have!!
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 [...]

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

Akhal-Teke Race in Pardubice

the upcoming 1,200m race in Pardubice is the first for purebred Akhal-Tekes being held outside Russia and Turkmenistan. Turkoman horse races are also popular in Iran, hopefully they will soon be held throughout many more regions. Meet the horses:

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.

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

BGD Ranch
The horses have arrived at Brent and Grace’s BGD Ranch in Alberta.
Akhalt-Service Sale

Akhalt-Service is selling off their stock, retaining 10-15 young broodmares and one stallion.
Here are only a few that they have available, check them out and find your next riding horse or breeding stock.

Sculpture of Ekemen by Laila L. Mampell

The traditional size sculpture of Ekemen is for sale for 210 euros and the unpainted version is available at 150 Euros

Akhal-Teke videos VI
videos by the US Akhal-Teke Cooperative, joylavie & Laurencakhal
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-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!!

Akhal-Teke conformation

Here are some of my favourite horses (for different reasons) from photos I can find. I want to learn more about conformation and think about what draws me to these photos. In general what is good conformation? Which is the fastest, the best for endurance, the best jumper, the best for dressage? And also, how much are body types affected by training (type/or lack of)?

Akhal-Tekes on Flickr

I’m going crazy not being near my horses so I have to be happy just looking at photos! Here is a collection of Akhal-Teke photography that I like from Flickr:

Akhal-Teke videos III
More Akhal-Teke videos from YouTube!
What a great way to see these horses, I hope to see lots more!!
14th Classic Performance Championship: Solms, Germany
Links to information from blog posts by Tetka and more photos by N. Abramova
And any help with translation and more information is greatly appreciated!!
Habib’s sire, Gayaz
Studfarm Shael stands some of the best Akhal-Teke stallions in the world.
We are fortunate to have Habib Shael, out of their great stallion Gayaz!
Argamak Stud
Golden Dreams Stud is now officially Argamak Stud
Very quick visit to Cathy’s and Milena’s farms

We were honoured to visit two amazing Akhal-Teke breeders, Milena Stoszek and Cathy Leddy, unfortunately too quickly…

More Celestial Argamak!
This set of racing photos is great!! What a finish!
I also added some more sport photos from the event…
Geli Stud Farm
I find it so important to get information about Akhal-Tekes and I get excited when I find new content.
Although many of you have probably already seen this site I just found it. Check it out!
Akhal-Teke Photos
More beautiful photos of Akhal-Tekes that I have scavenged from the internet!!
Please click on the links that give recognition to the photographers!
The Tekes & Michael
My husband Michael is getting to know the horses!
Poor guy, he was afraid of horses but I think they are winning him over!!
Geldy’s free!
Geldy has been freed and is now at home!!
Self Promotion, re: Russian Poetry in Motion

This post is my comment to Jessica Eile Keith’s statement on the ShaEl Teke website:

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

long distance riding

These pictures are from a 2,700 km trek by horses put on by Alexandra Tolstoy…

Akhal-Teke links

In my quest for information I have come up with a list of Akhal-Teke links:

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…


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