Our November 2024 Akhal-Teke of the Month nomination period has ended!
Our nominees for the “Akhal-Teke of the Month” award are as follows, with information and photos shared by nominators.
Mavrouz Shael (Mazkhar x Aviva)
“Mavrouz is a very promising young sport prospect. Born 2020, sired by Mazkhar (Makka-Hava) and out of Aviva (Gazyr-Akhbeli). He is a paternal and maternal descendent of the record-holder 910 Opal through the accomplished son 1083 Omar. Mavrouz demonstrates lovely floating and easy gaits, with nice legs, balanced build, and strong shoulder. He is very hot, impulsive, and introverted by temperament, but he has a fantastic work ethic. He is very willing and engaging in his training exercises where he is always improving. Sights are set high for him to compete in Grand Prix dressage and, hopefully, reach the Olympics. Mavrouz seems to be one to watch.”
Sahli Shael (Saivan x Ahbeli-Shael)
“I recently discovered Sahli Shael with a video of him in mounted archery training, confidently jumping while an arrow flies off with a junior rider astride! Then found that he is being formally trained for show jumping and eventing. How versatile! He seems to be a very easy-going and willing young horse, and I really admire the effort his owner has put into tailoring his workouts and experiences. It seems this year he has already found some success in the jump ring and is becoming a nice representative for the breed in Switzerland. I wish him and his owner a wonderful future. He inspires me to do more at the amateur level and just get these horses seen more out there at all levels.”
**Who is your favorite to be awarded November 2024’s “Akhal-Teke of the Month”?
Submit your vote below!
- Mavrouz
- Sahli Shael