Khanahmar Lodge
Dressage Training for Arabians
A new year....
And a new beginning at Khanahmar Lodge.
I am pleased to announce my new "job", as Stud Manager for Torquata Arab.
With this new position, came a move south of Perth, to the Baldivis/Serpentine area. The Breeding Farm consists of 105 acres of pasture, suitable for raising strong, healthy foals. The Training Centre remains in Forrestdale, where I will also be managing a small amount of agistment, and training and show preparing for outside clients as well as the arabians of Torquata. A new face in the Torquata team, the stunning purebred mare "Nepeeze", who we have recently found out is stockhorse trained under saddle, what a suprise! She will be campaigned under saddle/dressage, as well as in hand for this year, before being put in foal to Mozart ERA in October.
Photo credit K.Scott.
I am pleased to announce my new "job", as Stud Manager for Torquata Arab.
With this new position, came a move south of Perth, to the Baldivis/Serpentine area. The Breeding Farm consists of 105 acres of pasture, suitable for raising strong, healthy foals. The Training Centre remains in Forrestdale, where I will also be managing a small amount of agistment, and training and show preparing for outside clients as well as the arabians of Torquata. A new face in the Torquata team, the stunning purebred mare "Nepeeze", who we have recently found out is stockhorse trained under saddle, what a suprise! She will be campaigned under saddle/dressage, as well as in hand for this year, before being put in foal to Mozart ERA in October.
Photo credit K.Scott.Gerome babies...
It is with great sadness that the news of Gerome's first born for this season, was of a negative nature. The lovely Warmblood mare "Kahlua" had a difficult birth and subsequently lost her foal, a beautiful black filly. Kahlua suffered extensive internal damage from the mispresented foal, thankfully she will be fine, but does have some surgery to undergo in the immediate future. Kahlua's dam, a stunning "Ron Bon" stud book Thoroughbred mare, has been served by Gerome, as the owner is not able to use her free return service with Kahlua this season. We all wish Rose the best of luck for a happier outcome next year.
Some happier news, with the arrival of Gerome's second foal for the year... another filly! Owner and mare made the trek to Victoria a few months ago. Big congratulations to Sash and her mare "Tilly", introducing "Belle"...
Photo credit S.Peppenck.
Some happier news, with the arrival of Gerome's second foal for the year... another filly! Owner and mare made the trek to Victoria a few months ago. Big congratulations to Sash and her mare "Tilly", introducing "Belle"...
Photo credit S.Peppenck.Second foal for Shakhaan
I am extremely thrilled to announce the arrival of Shakhaan's second foal !
Born at 8.15pm on Monday 12th November, a solid chestnut colt, to Springfield Park Evitah. "Chile" is a strong fiesty little chap, who this morning is already starting to give him mum a hard time! Spunky and full of his dad's attitude, this one will sparkle in the show ring! Eligible for Partbred registration, he is 93.5% arab. When the phone call came, I was there in a flash, and was able to witness his birth... an amazing event. This quality colt will be available for purchase, please click the link below to contact Leanne or Chris.
Big congratulations to owners Leanne Knight and Chris Skellorn, of Le' Skelle Lodge Arabians.
Born at 8.15pm on Monday 12th November, a solid chestnut colt, to Springfield Park Evitah. "Chile" is a strong fiesty little chap, who this morning is already starting to give him mum a hard time! Spunky and full of his dad's attitude, this one will sparkle in the show ring! Eligible for Partbred registration, he is 93.5% arab. When the phone call came, I was there in a flash, and was able to witness his birth... an amazing event. This quality colt will be available for purchase, please click the link below to contact Leanne or Chris.
Big congratulations to owners Leanne Knight and Chris Skellorn, of Le' Skelle Lodge Arabians.
2007 WA Arabian State Championships
Well, the "States" has come and gone again for another year. Luckily here in the West, the outbreak of Equine Influenza hasn't reached our shores, allowing the majority of our shows to continue, unfortunately not the case for most other states in Australia.
While the Show Team was small this year, there was no lack of quality... 3 horses in 3 halter classes, for 3 State Champions!
The weekend began with the Derivatives, and a semi catch lead of the lovely Anglo mare, Krystelle Park Pure Obsession. With only 2 in hand lessons, "Sash" worked like a more mature horse, and gained the admiration of the International judge, Caroline Sussex (GBR). In a combined class of 9 mares and geldings, she was sashed State Champion Anglo Mare or Gelding 4 & Over. Huge congratulations to owner, Kellie Anderson.
Almost immediately following, was the stunning Arabian Warmblood mare, Glencora Afaire. Again, a combined class of 7 quality mares and geldings, saw "Jess" stand head and shoulders above all others (not hard as she was one of the tallest in the class!), and was sashed State Champion Arabian Warmblood Mare or Gelding 4 & Over. I then partnered her in the afternoon for her ridden class, her owner and myself pleased with how she worked, considering she has begun training Medium level dressage at home!
Photo credits S.Keys-Fernihough.
Sunday was Purebred day. I decided to leave "Bella" at home, and only take Shakhaan. With just the one horse, made for a more relaxing and fun day! Expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. In a strong Intermediate Stallion class, Shakhaan was foot perfect.... a beautiful balanced extended trot on entry to the ring was appreciated by the judge, we were called in off the ring, in first, and never dropped down the line up. Shakhaan strutted his stuff again in his workout after a lovely stand up, and posed in the lineup for the entire class, occasionally letting his presence be known! After such an emotional week, with the loss of his first foal, waiting for the announcement was nerve wracking to say the least... and when it came I slumped against Shakhaan's shoulder, hugged him and burst into tears. Now a multi State Champion, PP Shakhaan is on his way to fulfilling my dream, and his destiny. This win was dedicated to you, "Red Bull", R.I.P.
Photos courtesy S.Keys-Fernihough.
While the Show Team was small this year, there was no lack of quality... 3 horses in 3 halter classes, for 3 State Champions!
The weekend began with the Derivatives, and a semi catch lead of the lovely Anglo mare, Krystelle Park Pure Obsession. With only 2 in hand lessons, "Sash" worked like a more mature horse, and gained the admiration of the International judge, Caroline Sussex (GBR). In a combined class of 9 mares and geldings, she was sashed State Champion Anglo Mare or Gelding 4 & Over. Huge congratulations to owner, Kellie Anderson.
Almost immediately following, was the stunning Arabian Warmblood mare, Glencora Afaire. Again, a combined class of 7 quality mares and geldings, saw "Jess" stand head and shoulders above all others (not hard as she was one of the tallest in the class!), and was sashed State Champion Arabian Warmblood Mare or Gelding 4 & Over. I then partnered her in the afternoon for her ridden class, her owner and myself pleased with how she worked, considering she has begun training Medium level dressage at home!
Photo credits S.Keys-Fernihough.Sunday was Purebred day. I decided to leave "Bella" at home, and only take Shakhaan. With just the one horse, made for a more relaxing and fun day! Expectations were high, and I was not disappointed. In a strong Intermediate Stallion class, Shakhaan was foot perfect.... a beautiful balanced extended trot on entry to the ring was appreciated by the judge, we were called in off the ring, in first, and never dropped down the line up. Shakhaan strutted his stuff again in his workout after a lovely stand up, and posed in the lineup for the entire class, occasionally letting his presence be known! After such an emotional week, with the loss of his first foal, waiting for the announcement was nerve wracking to say the least... and when it came I slumped against Shakhaan's shoulder, hugged him and burst into tears. Now a multi State Champion, PP Shakhaan is on his way to fulfilling my dream, and his destiny. This win was dedicated to you, "Red Bull", R.I.P.
Photos courtesy S.Keys-Fernihough.
First foal for Shakhaan....
Wednesday 7th November 2007 at 12.30am saw the entrance to the world of Shakhaan's first born.... a chestnut and white pinto colt, out of Solitares Shiraz. Due to unfortunate circumstances, he died at approximately 5 hours old. It was a devastating blow for both the mare owner and myself, an event that is hard to come to terms with. The only upside, is that we now know of the quality of this cross, and are repeating the mating this year, with an order of "the same again, please!".
"Red Bull", with his carbon copy head of Dad, is gone, but will never be forgotten. R.I.P little man, we will meet again soon.
Photo courtesy J.France.
"Red Bull", with his carbon copy head of Dad, is gone, but will never be forgotten. R.I.P little man, we will meet again soon.
Photo courtesy J.France.