Happy Dolomite

Dolomite in his new front pasture

Dolomite absolutely love his new accomodations upfront. He gets to see all passing riders, dogs and looks like he is enjoying more action in the front pasture. He can also sneak pick his mares from there which I think makes him feel good.

We play everyday since he loves to work and have anything to do with training.

Russian Crown

Russian Crown is FTBOA and Jockey club registered Thoroughbred yearling filly. She is out of On the Verge and Crowning Decision. On the Verge came to us from Lousiana race farm where she was sold due to loosing foals. Russian Crown is the sweetest filly and loves people, dogs and kids. She grew up with us on the farm and is very trusting and curious.

Please call us to set up time to come and meet with her. $10,000

(941) 730 6328

Moira for sale

Moira

Osman/Mumme - Gelishikli line
12 years old brood mare

Moira is considered one of best imported mares in the US. She was imported from Kazakstan in 1999. Moira is tall and beautiful buckskin mare. She has been shown in Russia and was graded class elite. We have shown her in Austin Park and she has received standing ovation from visitors of Annual Horse and Carriage Show.
Moira was bred to Dolomite and may be in foal. Please call to find out more about Moira:
(941) 730 6328

Moira will be sold to approved home only.

Akhal Teke Horses for Sale

We would like to offer our three beatifull horses for sale. Please let us know if you may be interested in taking a look at them.

Dolomit

Stallion

1999 - Mamuk/Daugava

Dark bay

Pleasant temper, willing to work, nice mover. Dolomite is one of a very few stallions in the US who belongs to rare Akskal line. He is a wonderful boy and we would like him to find a good where he will be trained and shown. He is not broke and at this point is trained to carry the saddle, briddles, picks up feet, lounges. We had riders on him several times and he walks under the saddle.

$16,000

(941) 730 6328

PIctures from the Austin Park

Here is some pictures from the Austin Park.

Participation in 10th Annual Carriage and Horse Festival

My dear readers,

We have completed our first show in 10th Annual Carriage and Horse Festival in Austin Horse Park in Weirsdale, Florida.

We would like to acknowledge the team effort which made it possible for us to come to the show.
Our special thanks to:

Gloria Austin for inviting to us to participate in Rare Breed Barn show in Austin Park, Florida

Chris and Karen - our dear Friends, who at the very last moment let us use their brand new trailer

Kate Bonda and Michael Bonda - for their enormous help with vaccinations, presentational training, clipping and letting us use Moira`s show gear including antique horse bridle which is made of horse hair

Stephanie with Austin Park - for her persistence and great coordination of arrival, stable set up and Moira`s carrots

Our transporter who woke up at 2am after full week of work and said "let`s go" time to get Moira to the show". My dear boyfriend Cesar Arco

Eve and Jayson with Tropicali.com for designing our beatiful website and logo www.goldensandtekes.com

Georgia Brown, writer and supporter of Akhal Teke breed who made very special effort for the special announcements during the show and took many many pictures. Georgia has pointed me out towards the show and made it possible for us to participate in such a rare opportunity.

And of course, it would not be possible to have such a perfect presentation without our dear Friend, trainer Wendy Graze.

Wendy and Moira just glided in the show ring and has received ovation from appreciated 3,000 plus visitors who has come to the park.

Moira was exposed to public and people lined up to touch her nose and pet her. She was a wonderful representative of Akhal Teke breed - royal and graceful, full of pride and kindness.
Enjoy the pictures and please write me some comments either on the blog or to my e-mail: dashacole@gmail.com.
Dasha

Translation of publication of Tatyana Ryabova in "Konevodstvo i Sport"

Akhal Teke Horses in the United States.

Not so long ago, the leading countries in the breeding of Akhal Teke horses were Turkmenia, the traditional home of the breed, followed by Russia and Germany. Not many changes were expected in the near future, but then Tito Pontecorvo appeared unexpectedly. With a strong will, and great energy, he established the Tito Pontecorvo Stables during the era of "depression" in Russia, and began breeding Akhal Teke horses, which were then dismissed by Soviet farming authorities as "non-productive".

The beginning of the saga took place in Ratmino, a small but cozy stables. With the growth of the business, Tito Pontecorvo needed more space, enough to keep several hundred horses. So a new, large, Horse Complex has appeared bordering a rather small Russian village outside the town of Dubna, and some 100 kilometers from Moscow on the banks of the Volga River.

This new stables has attracted many people who are interested in Akhal Tele horses, and led to the organization of the growing number of breeders, riders and owners into the International
Association of Akhal Teke Breeders (MAAK) which was born in the conference rooms of Tito's new horse complex, which contains 250 stalls, a hotel, indoor manage, conference rooms, staff quarters, a mill, a power plant and everything needed for a large horse operation, as well as extensive pastures along the river. \n\n \nTito decided to open a new Akhal Teke stud farm in the United States in 1997 while maintaining his operation in Russia. \nIn Russia he has continued with the Fakir-Pelvan line through the stallions Tagir and Helvar, as well as the Kaplan line through the stallions Amanat, from Kerzi, and Alabahar. \n \nFoals of these stallions are consistent winners in differents divisions in the annual Akhal Teke World Championships in Moscow.\n\n \nIn the United States, the following work has been done: \n \nKarlavach line – through Kogan (Koshili-Girel). Kogan has shown very good results in jumping during a competitive career in California under a top American rider, and is an extremely handsome black stallion.\n\n",1]
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Association of Akhal Teke Breeders (MAAK) which was born in the conference rooms of Tito's new horse complex, which contains 250 stalls, a hotel, indoor manage, conference rooms, staff quarters, a mill, a power plant and everything needed for a large horse operation, as well as extensive pastures along the river.

Tito decided to open a new Akhal Teke stud farm in the United States in 1997 while maintaining his operation in Russia. In Russia he has continued with the Fakir-Pelvan line through the stallions Tagir and Helvar, as well as the Kaplan line through the stallions Amanat, from Kerzi, and Alabahar.

Foals of these stallions are consistent winners in differents divisions in the annual Akhal Teke World Championships in Moscow.

In the United States, the following work has been done:

Karlavach line – through Kogan (Koshili-Girel). Kogan has shown very good results in jumping during a competitive career in California under a top American rider, and is an extremely handsome black stallion.
\nGelishikli line, - through Gigant (Gektor-Akbella 14), Gigant, a large grey stallion of exquisite conformation stands 17 hands, and has produced a group of well built foals with correct conformation, excellent movements and talent for jumping. \n\nGigant is an exceptional jumping horse. \n \nAksakal Line – through the children of of Munir to include Maruk (Munir-Ataka), Mamuk (Munir-Abray). Foals from this line are not so large but have excellent movements and talent for jumping.\n Foals of this line represent classical Akhal Teke types. \n \nSere line through Aad who comes from Angar-Azochka. \nEl line – through Arim (Melesur-Abray) and Helm (Melesur-Han Bibi). Foals from these stallions are exceptional quality, large, well built, wonderful movements and rather typical of the best of the Akhal Teke breed.\n \n \n*Helm is rarely beaten in dressage competition at Third Level, and will compete at Prix St. Georges in the coming year. He shows a very good trot and canter, which, no doubt, comes from his ancestor Absent, who won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics in Dressage.*\n",1]
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Gelishikli line, - through Gigant (Gektor-Akbella 14), Gigant, a large grey stallion of exquisite conformation stands 17 hands, and has produced a group of well built foals with correct conformation, excellent movements and talent for jumping.
Gigant is an exceptional jumping horse.

Aksakal Line – through the children of of Munir to include Maruk (Munir-Ataka), Mamuk (Munir-Abray). Foals from this line are not so large but have excellent movements and talent for jumping. Foals of this line represent classical Akhal Teke types.

Sere line through Aad who comes from Angar-Azochka.
El line – through Arim (Melesur-Abray) and Helm (Melesur-Han Bibi). Foals from these stallions are exceptional quality, large, well built, wonderful movements and rather typical of the best of the Akhal Teke breed.

*Helm is rarely beaten in dressage competition at Third Level, and will compete at Prix St. Georges in the coming year. He shows a very good trot and canter, which, no doubt, comes from his ancestor Absent, who won a gold medal at the Rome Olympics in Dressage.*
\n \nKaplan Line – Through Pan (Amanat – Pergazel). \n \nThe production of the Pontecorvo Stud in the United States has been quite successful. The work over the last ten years has produced larger, show quality Akhal Teke horses who are competing successfully in the classical events against the traditional breeds of show horses. \n\n \nThe establishment of the Pontecorvo Stud in Texas has pushed the United States into third place among the Akhal Teke producing countries of the world, now only surpassed by Russia and Turkmenia.\n\n \nTito holds the largest group of Akhal Teke horses in the United States, and the quality is the best. \nHis breeding stock is carefully chosen, and benefits from his many years of working with the Akhal Teke. The best offspring of elite horses were brought to America, including Abray, Sona, Gumri, Aksona, Enegul, Duygurgush (Turkmenia), Gerel, Han Bibi, Ataka, Stallions Gigant and Amelit (Kazakhstan), Munir (Northern Caucases), and the mares Magnolia, Mumme, and Galateya. \n\n",1]

Kaplan Line – Through Pan (Amanat – Pergazel).

The production of the Pontecorvo Stud in the United States has been quite successful. The work over the last ten years has produced larger, show quality Akhal Teke horses who are competing successfully in the classical events against the traditional breeds of show horses.

The establishment of the Pontecorvo Stud in Texas has pushed the United States into third place among the Akhal Teke producing countries of the world, now only surpassed by Russia and Turkmenia.

Tito holds the largest group of Akhal Teke horses in the United States, and the quality is the best. His breeding stock is carefully chosen, and benefits from his many years of working with the Akhal Teke. The best offspring of elite horses were brought to America, including Abray, Sona, Gumri, Aksona, Enegul, Duygurgush (Turkmenia), Gerel, Han Bibi, Ataka, Stallions Gigant and Amelit (Kazakhstan), Munir (Northern Caucases), and the mares Magnolia, Mumme, and Galateya.
\nI would like to thank everyone who has done so much to preserve and improve this magnificent breed of exotic horse, the Akhal Teke. \n We often talk about preserving historical values, but actions speak much louder than words. And, with that in mind, I look forward to meeting Tito Pontecorvo on "Planernoy" again, as he will be full of ideas and plans for the future of the Akhal Teke in the USA.\n\n \nTranslated by Dasha Cole and Bill Atkins\nwww.goldensandtekes.com\nwww.akhalteke.homestead.com\n \nBreed Adisory Comittee - Natasha Pontecorvo and Tito Pontecorvo.-- Dasha ColeHomes and Dreams Realtycell: (941) 730 6328fax: (941) 322 28 32 \n\n",0]
I would like to thank everyone who has done so much to preserve and improve this magnificent breed of exotic horse, the Akhal Teke. We often talk about preserving historical values, but actions speak much louder than words. And, with that in mind, I look forward to meeting Tito Pontecorvo on "Planernoy" again, as he will be full of ideas and plans for the future of the Akhal Teke in the USA.

Translated by Dasha Cole and Bill Askins
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Breed Adisory Comittee - Natasha Pontecorvo and Tito Pontecorvo.

Welcome Wendy Graze!

We would like to welcome out beautiful and highly experienced trainer Wendy Graze to start working with Moira and Dolomit in Akhal Teke Golden Sand Farm. Wendy is professional trainer with A circuit jumpers and has prepared the horses for Olympic riders. Wendy also has taught at Yale University and has pre vet degree. We are very proud that Wendy decided to start working with Akhal Teke breed. First lesson has proved that Moira and Dolomit are definitely sport horses and both have a very bright future.
We wish Wendy all the best. I have a feeling Dolomit has laready fallen in love with his beautiful and kind trainer. Moira was trotting alone like a happy camper after trying her old school tricks she realised Wendy is not a beginner and will and can easily handle little spikes from Moira the Turkmeni horse. Dolomit was a good student was just trying to stay with the program. He did very well. Good job, Wendy!

If anyone would like to have they horses trained in Tampa Bay area please give me a call (941) 730 6328 or e-mail dashacole@gmail.com. We may have one or two stalls in the barn available to do it. It`s rare opportunity to have such a top class trainer to work with Akhal Teke horses.

Of course, our Head Coach Kate Bonda has approved and welcomed Wendy to the Stud of heavenly Horses. Kate will be working with Wendy to bring Moira and Dolomit to the show world in the shortest time possible.

Kate and Wendy, Akhal Tekes will be famous! Kate Bonda, who has shown Morgan National Champions in New York is available to give lessons in dressage and western pleasure to kids and adults. We have lesson horses and would gladly teach you in a friendly atmopshpere of Akhal Teke Golden Sand Farm www.akhalteke.homestead.com.

Strange Love

I thought it`s rather strange that my stallion Dolomit waits for me to open my eyes and then he greats the world and let them know that I am up. I used to feel him tracking my breath even he is 20 meters away from my house...I can feel it in my sleep that he has to know that I am OK. This so so strange...
Kate told me today that he does not have to call me because she knows when I am up, Dolomit...you don`t need a phone for telepatic communication around here. You can just think and horse will talk back to you.
When I was choosling him at Tito`s Dolomit used to come in my dreams and just look down on me. I could not sleep, he bothered me until I bought him, so much. I have a feeling if left and didn`t buy him he would find a way to get me back with his dreams...
It`s not me who choose Dolomit - it is Dolomit who picked me up.
True Akhal Teke only comes once in a life time...