The KaraKum Special Glögg and the Saffronpancake from Gotland were the favourites among the Christmas goodies.
Orion did a great job showing off his type and excellents gaits, he did behave like the perfect gentleman.

Pekhimli happily took on a new Teke fan and made gave her the best and smoothest ride ever.

Fleur the Hanoverian took on a rider to but managed to bump her off, my conlusion, after a few vodka spiced glöggs, chose the Teke for a safe ride!

We had the opportunity to show the Tekes to a European Grand Prix show jumper new to the breed. It is always interesting to see the first timers reactions to the Tekes. The overall impression was cool, peoplefriendly and beautiful. But of course the key question for a jumper is can they jump?
We took out the three girls, Rosanna, Merdjen and Pekhimli for a little free jumping session among the mingling glögg drinking Teke fans.
They all did very well, the ranking for jumping ability from the show jumper was 1. Pekhimli 2 Merdjen and 3 Rosanna. Pekhimli and Merdjen picked out as promising jumping prospect.

Here are some pics of them jumping, but first....


Rosanna showing this years equine Christmas fashion.


Rosanna


Merdjen (hmm, to many glöggs in the photgrapher?)


Pekhimli (her Fjord horse mane style is due to her growing back her mane preparing for the hunter show ring)

1. Heather12/11/2006 10:44:51

They were all lovely! Thank you. But now Swedish Glogg is competing with the Akhal-Tekes for my affection...

2. Jessica D.12/11/2006 13:00:42

Too bad I wasn't in town...I would have loved to go....Id also take Pekhimli home with me! :) She's too cute!! She will make a perfect hunter!

3. maria12/11/2006 16:04:06

WONDERFUL!

4. Portia 12/14/2006 16:43:05

The GIRLS look great but I have to vote for PEggy Sue. THank you guys the party was loads of fun. The Tekes were very hospitable and tolerated us X-mas celebrators with patience. Hey I think they enjoyed all the attention.