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| Jingo |
Posted - 13 Mar 2011 : 12:48:26 PM
Due to unforeseen circumstances poor Toman has not been out and about for around six months, so I thought you might like to see these few photos taken at a recent dressage competition where he worked in really well with all the other horses (even when on occasions he was cut up). He was the only Arab there and the only stallion and behaved impeccably - did we expect anything else.
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| paul_exe |
Posted - 16 Mar 2011 : 10:57:48 PM
You OBVIOUSLY both have a very, very good eye, and knowledge of breed lines.
One of these days I am going to meet the handsome man. I am just gutted I have not seen him to date, but have followed his tremendous career to date, and will continue to do so.
Keep flying the Toman flag, it is surely up there with the best of them.
I will never tire of hearing about him.
Paul |
| Jingo |
Posted - 16 Mar 2011 : 10:24:58 PM
We all had such a roller coaster few years - Toman has made lots of dreams come true and there are more to come I am sure. Jane and the crew at Al Waha have given us so much support over the years and yes life long friendships
I desperately tried for years to get Jane into the ring to share our achievements but she was "shy"!!!! Just ONE occasion we managed to get her to come and take credit for breeding this special horse. When he became BNC Supreme Ridden at the Nationals.
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| Vygoda |
Posted - 16 Mar 2011 : 07:37:04 AM
Jude,
Great photos, so proud to have bred him but then I did sell him to the 'right' owner who has promoted him perfectly to all his success.
Must add that I had seen Grand (Toman's sire) at Umm Qarn before the Raffle, I just never thought I would have a chance to breed to him as his stud fee was eye-poppingly high for that time.
More important than anything, selling Toman to you, has given me a life-long friend - we didn't know each other before at all, we were just names to each other so thank you Toman  !
Jane
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| debs |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 10:55:41 PM
Lovely family photo's.... |
| Roseanne |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 9:16:46 PM
What fantastic pictures Jude. Just lovely and they make me realise just why I love the Arabian breed. There is nothing like them and you have chosen a most wonderful selection for your own!! |
| Jingo |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 8:51:18 PM
Oh Ronnie I am so sorry I gave you a fright - no as you can see he is fighting fit and enjoying life to the full.
I was just reminiscing with a dear friend the other day how Toman came about. Many will remember but the new members of AL might be interested to know he came about by a nomination put forward for the AHS Stallion Raffle that used to be held at Malvern each year. Jane Kadri had purchased tickets and hers was the FOURTH (I think) to be drawn. Jane couldn't believe her luck when she saw that the Russian stallion GRAND (Mukomol x Nevesta) had not been taken. Jane had the foresight and knowledge to know how unique this horse was so she was more than grateful to get the ticket.
She decided on Queen's Topaz to be the chosen mare and lo and behold Toman arrived on the scene.
What a fantastic raffle ticket that turned out to be
Grand (Mukomol x Nevesta)
photo by Jankann
Queen's Topaz (Midnight Gold x Dancing Queen)
Midnight Gold
Dancing Queen
Here is a photo I found of Dancing Queen receiving her Princess Muna Saddle of Honour with her family - Toman is on the left looking very interested in the saddle
Hope you enjoy. |
| xsara |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 8:06:35 PM
he is stunning well done and thanks for sharing |
| Nimlat |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 7:23:01 PM
Frightened me to death when I read- "Toman- for those who remember"
I thought the worst! Enjoyed all his mature photos and the ancestral photos of his daughter's female line - very interesting, lovely mares.
Well done Kate and good luck for the coming season. R |
| dresden |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 3:32:11 PM
Ohhh he looks wonderful Jude. Frances xx |
| kirst |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 1:28:03 PM
Jude,
What a smashing, quality colt no wonder you were smitten.
LOVELY to see that pic of Calexa I had never seen her before. Those mares from that line all have the same stamp. I had a very typey gelding out of Raquassa by Aboud - he was gorgeous and I have always remained interested in that female line.
Kirsty
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| stuart |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 12:14:40 PM
I really enjoyed the pictorial 'back up' of this super horse!!Will she be out and about? |
| Jingo |
Posted - 15 Mar 2011 : 11:54:05 AM
Thought you might be interested to see when I first set eyes on this very special chestnut colt at Malvern in 2002 - being shown in hand by Mark Hardcastle and Dean Ingham for Al Waha Arabian Stud. Toman achieved 2nd in Futurity and 3rd in 3yr old colts and was part of the winning Princess Muna group of Dancing Queen.
You can see why I was smitten
Kirsty the special little girl is Budour http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/budour
- I only have this foal photo of her at present but will be trying to get some more up to date.
photo by Deano
She is part of the Raqqasa (Nuhra) female line - we bred her mother and grandma.
Bikr bint Sihraj (dam)
Raqisa (grand - dam)
and Raqqasa (great grand dam)
oh and Calexa (great, great, grand dam)
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| Arabian Girl |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 11:01:32 PM
another Toman fan here |
| kirst |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 10:51:18 PM
Jude,
Love your little girlie - verrry nice! Very like her wonderful Dad whom I saw at Malvern 2008. Is she out of that lovely mare Raquisa?
Kirsty |
| Jingo |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 10:28:59 PM
Thank you all again for your lovely comments Tina I love the "equine eye candy" Here's another photo - taken by Deano
This one was taken at his SECOND show - The British Nationals, Malvern where he gained the honour of becoming BNC Novice Ridden Champion - note the snaffle bit!!!
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| Lizbuf |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 9:19:03 PM
He is stunning and a credit to you, I will never forget seeing him at HOYS, amazing  |
| rpk2006 |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 3:22:00 PM
one word "stunning"!!! |
| Tzarina |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 1:11:53 PM
He's real equine eye candy. Lovely pictures and a credit to everyone involved in his past and present production. And how did y'all get on with the test |
| kath |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 12:18:59 PM
Hes looking fantastic, i bet he enjoyed being out at a party again How did he get on? |
| baymops |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 12:04:12 PM
Another Toman fan here, saw him at close quarters at BACS at Rodbaston and he is just stunning! |
| Emma B |
Posted - 14 Mar 2011 : 12:01:18 PM
lovely pics and how did you do on the dressage - he really is lovely |
| Pasha |
Posted - 13 Mar 2011 : 10:21:40 PM
Never get tired of seeing pics of this stunning boy! Please keep them coming! X |
| Nut |
Posted - 13 Mar 2011 : 10:01:08 PM
gorgeous gorgoeus gorgeous |
| Vera |
Posted - 13 Mar 2011 : 9:35:06 PM
Quite simply put he is an ambassador, a perfect ambassador.
I'll never forget you leading him around within a couple of feet of lots of ladies, in just a headcollar and him being impeccably behaved while being kissed and cuddled by me!
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| Callisto |
Posted - 13 Mar 2011 : 9:34:38 PM
He is a truly fabulous boy  |
