Congratulations to Jim and Connie Rawski of Canadian Endurance near Toronto Ontario for their purchase of Darius (Arim-Doba) and Hasil (Arim-Hrizantema). I’m excited that they have bought these fine yearlings as they are Canadian now!

Although I think they would make superb eventing horses the Rawskis are very well known in Canada for their success in endurance. I’m sure both will be top athletes in no time with the Rawskis training them. Now we just have to be patient while they grow up!

I was pleased to visit the Canadian Akhal Teke breeders for the first time this September. I would like to share my brief impressions from this visit. The detailed report will follow later.

Forty-eight horses were inspected. They were measured, graded, and their conformation analyzed. Mares, stallions, and young horses of all ages were brought forward. There were among them, 19 broodmares and five breeding stallions. There were three weanlings and among them the best was the black colt from Murgab and the outstanding mare Dushka. There were three purebred Akhal Teke yearlings, all in fine condition. Of them, Davinia (Habib x Darginka) was of special interest. Of the two year olds the most highly graded for type were the silver buckskin Yupekli (Habib x Akpai) and the golden buckskin stallion Sammadin (Magnatli x Sakinate).

All of the horses in Canada are in good shape. The group of mares have nice type and represent diverse lines, and are in fact even better than the breeding stallions. I have high hopes for the future produce from the black Kogan (Karlavach line), who has been shown as a very strong jumper and who is talented in other classical sports, and also the buckskin stallion Maruk (Ak Sakal line). For the future it is essential to find more stallions of bright type and tall stature to further improve the Canadian stock.

In the practice of selection there is chosen young horses with high type, exterior conformation, measurements, movements, and pedigree, a horse of all around quality, not the same as the champion, for special recognition. And now I can give this title “Future of The Breed” to the palomino mare Azeri (Aliger x Gozakhal) and the buckskin stallion Dazyrdi (Gindarkh x Dinastia).

In the process of speaking with the owners of Akhal Tekes in Canada we discussed the various problems of the breed. The seriousness of grading the horses was explained, the importance of DNA and blood tests, and keeping records in a closed studbook. We held a master class where we graded type, exterior conformation, and quality of movement. It was a pleasure to hear that all Akhal Teke owners are interested to exhibit their pureblood and halfblooded (sporthorse) horses in sporting competitions in order to promote the breed. This factor is very important in raising the quality of the horses and introducing them to the rest of the horse world in the best way.

In conclusion of my short summary of our trip, I would like thank Cynthia Swensen for organizing this trip in such a gracious manner. Tito Pontecorvo and I were only able to spend a week observing all the horses of Canada’s large territory, including British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. My great impression of this trip was not only of beautiful landscapes and the well-organized tour, but friendly people who are willing to work hard, and devoted to the breed. It was a beautiful golden autumn with warm weather and unforgettable drive through the Rocky Mountains with Cynthia Swensen. I have high hopes of good results in the future, working with the Canadian Akhal Teke breeders and owners.

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grading: Type-Conformation-Movement;
measurements: Height – Length – Girth – Cannon Bone (in cm)

(more information on the Registry page)

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Ms. Cynthia Swensen, High River, AB

1. Olimpic Gul, gray mare, 1996 (Muzar x Olimpia) Gelishikli line
8.0-8.0-8.0; 159-170-188-19.0

2. Algush, black mare, 1997 (Melikush x Alicha) Gundogar line
7.6-7.7-8.0; 158-168-187-18.5

3. Aphrodite, cremello mare, 2000 (Gigant x Armeria), Gundogar line
7.5-7.8-7.6; 162-165-184-18.5

4. Guldjahan, bay mare, 2000 (Khasan x Gagara) Kaplan line
7.7-7.6-8.0; 158-165-189-19.0

5. Atacama, black mare, 2001 (Karaburgut x Amara) Kaplan line
7.5-7.8-7.7; 162-167-205-19.5

6. Mahiar, black mare, 2002 (Helm x Magnolia) Sovkhoz II line
7.5-7.7-8.0; 160-162-184-18.0

7. JBK Andyn, buckskin mare, 2004 (Gidasp x Annushka) Gundogar line
7.4-7.7-8.3; 160-166-181-19.0

8. Ovazli Gul, chestnut mare, 2004 (Nez Perce Dreamer [Pasha] x Olimpic Gul) El line
7.5-7.7-8.0; 159-163-184-18.0

9. Kichi Gul, chestnut mare, 2006 (Astrakhan x Kamiah) Genially group of Melgun
7.3-7.5-7.7; 158-158-172-17.5

10. MV Ferarri, bay mare, 2000 (Arik x Fergan)Arab line
(owned by Ms. Jas Shearer-McMahon, USA)
7.6-8.0-8.0, 161-162-195-19.5

11. Valkyrie, bay mare, 2007 (MV Baikhan x Ankara) Genially group of Melgun
7.8-8.0-8.0; 160-162-178-18.0

12. Dushka, bay mare, 2001 (Arbalet x Darpa) Gelishikli line
(owned by Ms. Allergra Steck, USA)
8.4-8.0-n/a; 156-158-179-19.0

Seljuk- black colt at foot from Murgab 4.8

13. MV Fergazel, palomino mare, 2004 (Gindarkh x Fergan) Gundogar line
(owned by Ms. Jas Shearer-McMahon, USA)
7.6-8.3-7.7; 157-157-184-18.0

Ghost- cremello filly at foot from Murgab 4.0

14. Kopeli, dark buckskin gelding, 1993 (Koshili x Piran) Karlavach line
7.5-7.8-7.7; 158-156-170-19.0

15. Kogan, dull black stallion, 1993 (Koshili x Gerel 19) Karlavach line
7.0-8.2-7.8; 156-157-175-20.0

16. Murgab, black stallion, 1999 (Murager x Gozakhal) Gundogar line
7.5-7.3-9.0, 148-148-173-17.0

17. Nimue, bay filly, 2009 (Murgab x Guldjahan) Gundogar line
7.8-7.8-7.8; 145-143-155-17.5

18. Swiftsure, buckskin sporthorse gelding, 2009 (Murgab x Bahilana (Arabian))
T-C-M n/a; 144-143-168-17.5

Dr. Val Broadfoot, High River, AB

19. Celestial Legacy, bay sporthorse gelding, 2008, (Murgab x A Star for Max (Quarter Horse))
T-C-M n/a, 161-164-187-19.0

Mr. Marty Kulhavy, Lacombe, AB

20. BV Guneshili, mouse partbred gelding, 2005, (Murgab x Bella (Quarter Horse))
T-C-M n/a, 157-165-189-20.0

Ms. Denise Rodway, Edmonton, AB

21. Artemisia, black filly, 2009 (Murgab x Anastasia) Gundogar line
7.6-7.8-7.6, 148-148-162-17.0

Ms. Sally O’Dell, Mayerthorpe, AB

22. Samaddin, buckskin colt, 2008 (Magnatli x Sakinate) Arab line
8.5-7.6-8.0, 158-160-172-18.5

Ms. Melissa VanderBaaren, Sangudo, AB

23. Azmele, buckskin filly, 2008 (Metman x Aishet) Arab line
7.6-7.6-7.8, 151-160-173-18.0

Mr. Brent Seufert, Cochrane, AB

24. Garzhan, bay gelding, 2004 (Gindarkh x Gozahal) Gundogar line
7.5-7.7-7.7; 154-160-181-18.5

25. MV Baikhan, dark bay stallion, 2000 (Astrakhan x Minorka-2) Genially group of Melgun
7.7-7.5-7.5; 155-159-175-17.5

26. Yupeckly, light buckskin filly, 2008 (Habib Shael x Akpai) Posman line
7.8-7.7-8.5; 151-151-166-16.0

27. Asseletta, bay sporthorse mare, 1994 (Fakir x Moneta10) Skak line
7.8-8.0-8.0; 160-160-187-18.0

28. Gugush, cremello mare, 2005 (Grom x Ankara) Gundogar line
7.4-7.7-8.0; 162-162-179-17.5

29. Dazyrdi, buckskin stallion, 2004 (Gindarkh x Dinastia) Gundogar line
7.6-8.2-8.0, 158-155-175-18.5

Ms. Grace Milewski, Cremona, AB

30. Dazya, bay mare, 2006 (Pan x Darpa) Kaplan line
7.8-7.9-8.5; 158-166-173-18.0

Mr. Giles Ardiel, Clarksburg, ON

31. Azeri, palomino mare, 2006 (Aliger x Gozakhal) Gelishikli line
7.6-8.0-7.7; 160-162-185-18.0

32. Dessangul, dark bay mare, 2005 (Doblet x Gozakhal) Peren line
7.6-7.9-7.7; 160-162-192-18.5

Ms. Sandra De Blois, Lumby, BC

33. Almaty, bay mare, 2002 ( Sugun x Atmis IV) El line
7.4-7.7-7.5; 155-160-179-18.0

34. Ak Syrgym, bay stallion, 2007 (Patrikhan x Almaty) Genially group of Melgun
7.5-7.8-7.8; 154-163-168-18.0

35. Sumgait, bay gelding, 2001 (Samarkand x Anastasia) Gundogar line
7.4-7.7-7.7; 158-168-186-19.0

36. Khiva, grey mare, 2002 (Gargantua x Khmara) Gundogar line
7.7-7.9-8.0; 157-160-185-19.0

37. Maruk, buckskin stallion, 1995 (Munir x Ataka) Ak Sakal line
7.9-8.0-8.0; 157-160-185-18.0

38. Amerta, black mare, 1997 (Akjol x Mera) Arab line
7.3-7.4-n/a; 158-165-197-19.0

39. Kerkavai, chestnut mare, 2005 (Sumgait x Amerta) Ak Sakal line
6.8-7.8-7.7; 162-168-195-19.5

Al Kasam- chestnut colt at foot from Ak Syrgym 3.8

Mrs. Darla Dickinson, Hope, BC

40. Kamileshen, palomino mare, 2005 (Aliger x Anastasia) Gelishikli line
7.3-7.8-7.9; 155-160-180-18.0

41. Akpai, dark bay mare, 2003 (Palmar x Akgozel) Arab line
7.9-8.0-8.0; 159-165-179-18.0

Mrs. Kerri-Jo Stewart, Maple Ridge, BC

42. Darginka, buckskin mare, 1999 (Gigant x Darpa) Gundogar line
7.6-8.0-8.3; 160-160-184-19.0

43. Davinia, black filly, 2009 (Habib Shael x Darginka) Posman line
8.0-7.8-7.8; 149-153-163-17.5

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London Daily Mail:

Four years after leaving his wife of 33 years and his home in Barbados to begin a romance with a Hollywood stunt-woman half his age, handsome Johnny Kidd has a new passion.

The grandson of Press baron Lord Beaverbrook has begun to breed Akhal-Teke horses at his ranch on the ­Canadian prairies.

Kidd, 67 — the father of model-turned-TV star Jodie and make-up artist Jemma — left baronet’s ­daughter Wendy, mother of his three children, for Canadian-born Cynthia Swenson. Last week, entrepreneurial Johnny was in Britain en route to China on business and took time off to see his children and grandchildren. His stop­over included a visit to his four-week-old grandson Jesse, his polo-playing son Jack’s child by fiancee Callie Moore.

Says Jack: ‘The Akhal-Teke is one of the forebears of the thoroughbred horse which we are all familiar with today.

‘Dad has got about 25 of them at his farm in Calgary. He loves them — his ultimate aim is to breed and train one as a showjumper for the Olympics.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1338347/Tragic-death-heiress-Henriette-Bentinck-reveals-family-feud.html#ixzz188dmT76S