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Kash
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 Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 8:38:40 PM
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We were lucky enough to visit the Tersk Stud last week whilst on holiday in Russia To say it was a dream come true is an understatement...
The Stud were so very kind - they provided a translator and we were able to see all of the stallions (in their stables and loose), wander around the mare paddocks (I honestly could have brought home soooooo many with me), see some of the sale horses and the livery yard (how amazing to be a livery on a farm with so much history!!)
They also gave us each an individual goody bag with a framed photo of our favourite stallion from the day plus key rings, fridge magnets, stud booklets, posters and a very lovely Tersk stud mug
I could go on and on... But I won't, don't worry! I took about 2000 photos but here are a couple if anyone is interested Unfortunately they just don't do the horses or stud justice.
Miles and miles of open plains
At last those famous mountains come into view!
The entrance!
That famous view!
The stallion boxes
Saying hello
Nizami (WH Justice x Nairobi)
Napevny (Piligrim x Nagruzka)
Banderos (WH Justice x Borodina)
Nitagor (Gordon x ) - my mare's half brother
The mare paddocks
Getting to ride Mr Vladimir Putin's stallion, Sirdar (Nejmo Zommorod x St Padova Statement)
With those famous statues...
Sunset as we left
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou - and see you again next year!
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Photographs by Emma Maxwell and Peter Grant |
Edited by - Kash on 22 Feb 2011 8:45:14 PM
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Sadika
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pintoarabian
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Iris
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Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 9:24:56 PM
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| Oh, that must have been amazing! Trip of a lifetime - you lucky thing! Can we have more photographs pleeease? |
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kimzi
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Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 9:27:32 PM
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| Oh wow, lucky you, i've always wanted to visit, more photos please |
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Honeyb060674
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arabianlover
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England
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Posted - 22 Feb 2011 : 9:36:16 PM
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wow, your so lucky! would love to do this one day!
You definatly need to post more pictures!! |
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josiereanna
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georgiauk
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 08:28:17 AM
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| Green with envy Keep drip feeding us photos please |
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Kerry Wilson
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 08:32:50 AM
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Wow you lucky lucky thing! Thanks for sharing the wonderful photos. I'll get there one day I hope....
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pics-GAS Skala(Ventican x Strelitzia)with Sambist filly/GAS Strelka (Monitor x Strelitzia)/GAS Stella (Pogojii x Strelitzia)/GAS Saffala (Ffatal Attraction x GAS Skala)/GSD Indra/my show chooks-Wyandotte bantams
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Eeyore
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 09:06:33 AM
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Wow, I am so envious! I have always wanted to go to Russia.
We definitely need more photos, I just love Banderos. |
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stuart
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 09:21:06 AM
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| What a fabulous trip!! You didn't manage to sneak Napevny home by any chance........? |
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Qui Gon Jinn
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 09:32:21 AM
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| Wow, what an experience. I do envy you. I love the shot of Banderos, but then I'm a sucker for a grey! |
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Kazzy
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England
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 09:40:04 AM
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Saw them on FB!! What a lovely thing to have seen and done. Lucky you
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Pasha
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OldHand
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 12:48:42 PM
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| Well if Paula gave the ok and an ABTA/IATA bonded agent could be found to sort it why not get an AL group trip together if you are all so interested !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 |
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Rozy Rider
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weirton
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 1:21:52 PM
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Didn't Dr. Bancroft organise a similar trip fairly recently? Perhaps she could give the low down on it? Certainly sounds a wonderful opportunity.
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sazzlepants71
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 1:29:00 PM
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| hi, I have been following your adventures on FB! LOOKS AMAZING you lucky thing!!! we must catch up soon cant wait too hear all about it....the grooms look happy!! I love your hat not sure if you could get away with in the ring though lauren, lol |
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nikki
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 4:27:49 PM
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lauren, you must of been hopping from foot to foot with the excitment.
please tell us more, and more pics
Napenvy looks amazing, and getting a ride too! |
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honey
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 8:07:19 PM
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| gorgeous pics, lucky you. And more pics please |
    
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azeer
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 8:18:37 PM
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| Wow - how lucky you are. I would have loved to go to their open day this year but I think it clashes with the nationals. |
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birdof1977
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 8:47:21 PM
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| Fantastic!! Thankyou for sharing your experience with us. Looks amazing. Definately on my list of things to do before I die. LOL :) |
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basbob
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Posted - 23 Feb 2011 : 9:34:04 PM
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| you lucky lucky lucky girl! - Banderos! Love it! |
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Kharidian
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England
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Posted - 24 Feb 2011 : 10:02:46 AM
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What a fantastic experience. I bet you're still grinning!
Caryn |
Kharidian (Prince Sadik x Khiri)........ Alkara Cassino (H Tobago x Rose Aboud)
aka "Roger".................................... aka "Chips"
     
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lisa rachel
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Posted - 24 Feb 2011 : 10:36:46 AM
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Fantastic!! You Lucky thing 
Found myself wondering where in Russia Tersk is ... could I make a visit there part of our next big ride??? |
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