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Turkmenistan’s Independence Day
I was so lucky to be invited as a member of the IATHA (International Akhal-Teke Horse Association) to be invited to Turkmenistan to celebrate their 20th year of independence. The parade was amazing, a vivid display of colour and movement. The military parade was impressive and was a huge display as well. Akhal-Tekes are an [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]
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 [...]
World Cup Shael 2008
I will keep updating the site as results and photographs are posted.
