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Paddi, he is stunning!  Jas Shearer-McMahan rode an AK stallion and a 
gelding on XP01.  I liked her horses' personalities.  Keep us informed!
Laney


CTH wrote:
> 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.
> http://www.stewartclan.ca/akhal-teke/2007/06/29/stud/  for pictures of 
> the stud.
> As far as being difficult , stubborn and not easy to work with sounds 
> just like my horse Sidney and I love him. Heck somedays it sounds like me.
> I like the idea that they bond strong with thier rider. Maybe he will 
> wait for me when I get dumped. That alone is worth the stud fee:-)
> Paddi Sprecher
> www.CanadianTrailHouse.com <http://www.CanadianTrailHouse.com>
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>     ----- Original Message -----
>     *From:* Jonni Jewell <mailto:jonnijewell@xxxxxxxxx>
>     *To:* CTH <mailto:seamstob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>     *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2007 9:30 PM
>     *Subject:* cross breds
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>     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
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>     gesasakhaltekes@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:gesasakhaltekes@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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>     Jonni

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