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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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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
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 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!
Cavalia – Roman Riding
Cavalia: Fairland Ferguson rides Criollo (who is a Criollo), the buckskin, and Amaretto (chestnut Quarter Horse), in a Roman Riding demonstration. Fairland is a great performer full of infectious enthusiasm with the horses. She stated that Roman Riding used to be known as the Polish Post. In Poland it became imperative to have a faster [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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(){$(“#px45 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); Darginka did her second limited distance endurance ride at Rock Creek. The Rock Creek Roundup was a 30 mile ride and she moved out really well for 15 miles and then we pretty much walked the rest of the way except for a trot along the road at the end. Her ride time [...]
Davinia, spring 2010
(function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#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.
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 :
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 [...]
Amazon of Peace
The Amazon of Peace has now completed another great ride. This time Laurence Bougault rode a Turkoman mare from Iran (Almila) for their 7,000 km journey from Isfahan, Iran to Paris, France (through Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy and France). I have very crudely translated some of her blog posts, they are a definite must read. [...]
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 Maruk
Maruk is a big built buckskin stallion by Munir and out of Ataka bred by the Pontecorvos of Akhal Texas. He is a big bold golden stallion of the highly acclaimed Ak Sakal line for breeding traditional old style Turkoman horses. (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#px27 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.
Akhal-Teke stallion Helm
Helm is by Melesur out of Hanbibi, so is a half brother to Arim. Akhal Texas has sold him to a dressage rider and Helm is under advanced dressage training. He sure is a beauty to watch! We have a daughter of Helm in Canada, Mahiar, at Bold Vantage Farm! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#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(){$(“#px23 a”).lightBox({});});})(jQuery); You can see all his photos on Flickr.
Akhal-Tekes to South America!
Willy Lockheart is importing the first Akhal-Teke into South America. Dutar, born 1999 by Taigir and Duigurgush, was bred by the Pontecorvos in Russia and imported into the US as a colt. He will start training for endurance racing soon after arrival at his new home in Uruguay! (function($){$(document).ready(function(){$(“#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 [...]
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 [...]
countdown to the Amazon of Peace
Dear Akhal-Tekke Friends, To paraphrase my friend Dr. Alf-Eckbert Füssel of SANCO, in Brussels, “We will either find a way, or make one” Hannibal (247 – 183 B.C.)… In response to our questions regarding the EU import rules for the temporary import of our mare Almila to Europe, to achieve our aim, a new WDR [...]
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 [...]
Youpekli at 1 month old
Youpekli is Habib and Akpay’s first foal and Pagoda is finally doing well and even has a belly now: I will take tons of photos when I go visit again, I’m waiting until after Darginka has had her baby. Thanks to Tracey Adams for the photos and of course thanks to Brent and Grace for [...]
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
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 Cup Shael 2008
I will keep updating the site as results and photographs are posted.
Hastings Race Track
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.
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
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:
14th Classic Performance Championship: Solms, Germany
And any help with translation and more information is greatly appreciated!!
Habib’s sire, Gayaz
We are fortunate to have Habib Shael, out of their great stallion Gayaz!
More Celestial Argamak!
I also added some more sport photos from the event…
Geli Stud Farm
Although many of you have probably already seen this site I just found it. Check it out!
Akhal-Teke Photos
Please click on the links that give recognition to the photographers!
The Tekes & Michael
Poor guy, he was afraid of horses but I think they are winning him over!!
Geldy’s free!
MREC October Horse Trials
We had a great time watching the eventing at the Maple Ridge Equi-Sports Center!
Self Promotion, re: Russian Poetry in Motion
This post is my comment to Jessica Eile Keith’s statement on the ShaEl Teke website:
old history, me and my previous horses
I am looking for my old equine massage therapy page to put up again (I really need to start working, lol!!) and I found photos from my old site when I had Abu Dhan and Delight. I couldn’t resist posting them!
