RRR Russia, a 16hh, 4 year old iridescent mahogany bay, was a perfect
gentleman every moment of the ride, drinking muzzle to muzzle with the
ladies at troughs and streams, standing tied next to a (Russian
Orlov/arabian cross) mare at my trailer, nibbling hay at the vet checks
surrounded by horses and people who probably never guessed he was a colt.
He's not shy, but is elegantly self-contained. I was thrilled with his
performance as I rode with his two older, more conditioned stable mates on
his first competition. He's being bred to a few arabians, Russian
Orlov/arab crosses and a national show horse mare at home at Ricochet Ridge
this spring. Can't wait til next year!
Both of these colts run loose at pasture with small herds of geldings,
friendly, playful, and totally non-aggressive. RRR Asaletta, my 4 year old
15.3hh, bright bay Akhal Teke mare, sired by the same stallion as Russia,
and out of the same dam as Stolichnaya, is currently being conditioned on
the trail and in the arena. Their photos and a compete description of their
history and lineages will be on my ranch homepage by later this week.
http://www.horse-vacation.com
I saw Julie Suhr's Akhal Teke/arab cross mare last weekend on the 50....she
looks wonderful. I'd love to hear from other folks who are riding them.
For more information about the breed in the States, contact:
Samantha A. Matson
Russian Sporthorse Association of North America
210 W. Grant St #113
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
612-673-0184
The Akhal-Teke Quarterly
Cathy Leddy, Editor
21314 129th Ave SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
206-485-4870ph 360-668-4302fax
Phil Case
Akhal Teke Stud
Shenandoah Farm
Rt. 5, Box 110
Staunton, VI 24401
Lari
Lari Shea http://www.horse-vacation.com
Ricochet Ridge Ranch Riding Vacations on the Mendocino Coast with
24201 North Highway One Lodging at Unique B&B Inns; International Riding
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 Akhal Teke and Russian Orlov/cross horses
707-964-7669ph/ 707-964-9669 fax At stud: RRR Stolichnaya & RRR Russia