I have a chance to breed to a Akhal Teke imported from
Russia that is really sweet. He has an amazing disposition as do the 2 imported
mares.
I visited them this weekend and was quite impressed.
They are going to be boarded less then an hour from my home.
The story of how the owner managed to get them out of
Russia is very interesting. She studied older photos, did tons of research and
then located horses of a very high standard. This is great news for the NA
breediers I would think because these horses are rare so this is a chance to add
to the gene pool.
The stallion will be standing at Birchwood Farms in
Alberta.
It is so close and I have a brood mare that I have been
offered to lease so I am seriously thinking of doing this for a future endurance
horse.
Watching them move arround the pasture gave me
goosebumps. I know very little about the breed but WOW can they move out
nice.
Akhl-Tekes can be difficult, stubborn, and not
easy to work with. They are not for everyone. Is this Gesa's stallion?
If not, talk to her. She knows all about the breed. I think it can be a lovely
cross, but of course, look at the two individuals. For me, disposition means
so much
