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
http://www.goldensandtekes.com/
http://www.akhalteke.homestead.com/

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.