sonjafoers
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As above really, or can anyone give me some general info on owning one as I am seriously considering it! Thanks
Akhel-Tekes - anyone own one?
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lcormack
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Have you see all the recent posts under Competition Riders - "Are Akhal Tekes any good at eventing" - there are websites etc there to have a look at.
Peacelily
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I don't have one nor have had one, but I'd like to
sonjafoers
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No I hadn't seen that so will have a look now. Thank you
trojanpony
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Yes, my boy is half akhal teke! What are you looking for?
Blaise
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Never had any experiences with one but would love to as i think they're stunning animals. Shall be watching these threads closely as would really like to own one someday should the opportunity present itself
sonjafoers
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Brilliant, any info you can give would be much appreciated! What is your boy crossed with? I have done a bit of research and think they sound exactly what I want, would want him for eventing & general all rounder - not endurance.From what I have read they have a fantastic jump so hopefully you can confirm that. How do you find their temperament, are they generally sweet natured?
mtj
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Back in the dark ages when I was a student and studying Russian in Krasnodar (way down south) I was lucky enough to ride a 3yr old Akhal teke colt for afternoon exercise at the local race course.
I was invited back to ride out for the morning exercise, but had to decline due to lack of transport (6am start) hat and boots. Confess I was hatless and wearing trainers for the afternoon session
Just couldn't resist
The horse I rode was a total poppet, but I understand the breed has a reputation for being sharp and quirky. They need a job ie eventing or endurance.
I was invited back to ride out for the morning exercise, but had to decline due to lack of transport (6am start) hat and boots. Confess I was hatless and wearing trainers for the afternoon session
The horse I rode was a total poppet, but I understand the breed has a reputation for being sharp and quirky. They need a job ie eventing or endurance.
FrodoBeutlin
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Dressager owns one, but I don't know how frequently she comes into NL!
trojanpony
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He's bred for endurance - crossed with my new forest x ex-endurance mare.
I can confirm the jump bit! Although he's not bred for it so I haven't jumped him at all (he's 5yo ATM) he used to jump 5 bar gates fairly regularly as a baby - he would have stood about 13hh the first time he pulled this one! Thankfully he's calmed a bit in his old age!
Not sure how much of his physiology/psychology is from his mum, and how much from being an Akhal Teke per se but the noticable things about him so far:
* very intelligent (for a horse) always up for a laugh and sometimes stubborn!
* very 'mouthy' loves to eat/bit/mouth everything - can't leave anything in the stable with him!!
* very sure footed - never had any trouble controlling his legs as per most youngsters, even on his first few hacks - been out on the snow and ice, touch wood, he hasn't struggled at all
* Strong stomach (not from mum) - never had the runs yet!
* (touch wood again) strong legs, only been lame one because of a foot abscess (despite lots of t**tting about)
* Doesn't 'naturally' go in an outline because of the slightly 'upside down' neck but learns very, very quickly so thus far schooling has been a pleasure (we're still at the early stages tho) - also v. supple i.e. bends nicely
I would definitely describe him as a handful, but also a really nice horse to own (very people-friendly like the arab I used to own).
Haven't done enough with him yet to tell you much about muscle/fitness I'm afraid.
Let me know if there's anything else I can tell you!
I can confirm the jump bit! Although he's not bred for it so I haven't jumped him at all (he's 5yo ATM) he used to jump 5 bar gates fairly regularly as a baby - he would have stood about 13hh the first time he pulled this one! Thankfully he's calmed a bit in his old age!
Not sure how much of his physiology/psychology is from his mum, and how much from being an Akhal Teke per se but the noticable things about him so far:
* very intelligent (for a horse) always up for a laugh and sometimes stubborn!
* very 'mouthy' loves to eat/bit/mouth everything - can't leave anything in the stable with him!!
* very sure footed - never had any trouble controlling his legs as per most youngsters, even on his first few hacks - been out on the snow and ice, touch wood, he hasn't struggled at all
* Strong stomach (not from mum) - never had the runs yet!
* (touch wood again) strong legs, only been lame one because of a foot abscess (despite lots of t**tting about)
* Doesn't 'naturally' go in an outline because of the slightly 'upside down' neck but learns very, very quickly so thus far schooling has been a pleasure (we're still at the early stages tho) - also v. supple i.e. bends nicely
I would definitely describe him as a handful, but also a really nice horse to own (very people-friendly like the arab I used to own).
Haven't done enough with him yet to tell you much about muscle/fitness I'm afraid.
Let me know if there's anything else I can tell you!