Our Horses

Standing at Stud:

Kambarbay, Posman line stallion, 2006, 15.3h RS643002102800406
Frozen semen only available in the US imported from the UK
Stud fee $1900 USD
Fee includes importation from the UK and storage with Zoretis www.zoetis.com
Offspring eligible for registration in Russia and the USA.
Contact us directly for information ibolds@rockisland.com

Kambarbay has excellent conformation and type, beautiful flowing movement, lots of metallic sheen, and his dilute color genetics guarantee gold (buckskin, palomino, cremello, etc. depending on the color of the mare). Kambarbay's pedigree is from the Posman line, which is rare in the North America, making him a valuable asset to any Akhal-Teke breeding program, as well as a great addition to colored sport horse breeding programs! Contact us for additional information, photos, videos, etc.

Pan Tau, Peren Line Stallion, born 1995, 16 hands RS 101300595 ATAA190

Pan Tau is by Perchat and out of Melusine. Imported from Germany. Approved German-Qualified Breeding Stallion. Pan Tau received the highest grade, competing against all other breeds, from the German Horse Association at his initial inspection. Pan Tau has competed in Three-Day Eventing to USEA Training Level, and has schooled to Preliminary level. As a breeding stallion, Pan Tau passes his best traits onto his offspring: a sweet and level-headed character, sportive athleticism, and exceptional conformation. To view some of Pan Tau's offspring, please see below. Live Cover only. Call for information.

Pan Tau at 19 years old.

Some of Pan Tau's offspring:

Eddy's Escape, 2002 mare out of Enegul
Proximo, 2002 gelding out of Gaaga
Penta, 2003 gelding out of Etoscha
Pelaar, 2003 gelding out of Daga
Panek, 2003 gelding out of Etoscha
Pasabi, 2004 gelding out of Gaale

Ahli Rhatan, 2008 mare out of Aktepel
The Desert Prophet, 2010 Colt out of Pallas Athena
Talk of the Turkoman, 2011 colt out of Ayal Pikira
True Turk, 2011 colt out of Pallas Athena
Guzel Gush, 2011 filly out of Altyn Gush

Hallygul, 2012 filly out of Pipi
Ak Tultuk, 2012 colt out of Etoscha
Annagul- 2013 by Ayal Pikira
Ehyr Atlaz- 2013 by Pallas Athena
Kara Gush - 2013 by Alajoz

Our Colts:

Edeelen Jady , Line: Sovkhoz 2-El colt by Eramay and Sheherezad RS 101600213 ATAA 374

Born Sunday April 28th, 2013 at 7am
His name means "made of magic".

Our Mares:

Aktepel, 2000 Ak Sakal line mare, 15.2 hands, by SCHAMBORANT 101800196 x
ATESCHGJA 2604 - RS 101800100 - ATAA 263 Swiss Reg. CH-AT/01/00

Aktepel was imported from Switzerland. She is a metallic buckskin with lots of sheen which she passes on to all of her offspring. Outstanding broodmare with a super sweet disposition.
Aktepel's Offspring:

Ayal Pikira, 2005 mare
Altyn Gush, 2006 mare
Ahli Rhatan, 2008 mare

Ahli Rhatan, 2008 Peren line mare, 15.3 hands, by Pan Tau x Aktepel, RS 101601108 ATAA 365

Ahli Rhatan was bred by Sweet Water Farm Akhal-Teke.
Beautiful metallic buckskin mare by our stallion Pan Tau.

Shirin Giz, 2004 El line mare, by NP Dreamer (Pascha) x Shazada Giz, RS 101601604 ATAA 262

Shirin was born and raised at Sweet Water Farm Akhal-Teke. Stunning metallic palomino with unique facial markings and four white socks and a belly spot.

Ayal Pikira, El line mare, born April 15th 2005 by NP Dreamer ( Pascha) x Aktepel, 15.0 h
RS 101600505 ATAA275

We call her "Pika" for short... she is the older full-sister of Altyn Gush. Pika is very sweet... and very metallic, a trait which she passed on to her son. She has stunning type and a beautiful face.
Pika has had one foal:

Talk of the Turkoman - 2011 colt by Pan Tau
Annagul, filly -2013 by Pan Tau

Sheherezad, Sovkhoz 2 Line - (El Line), born 2006 by Durkkhal Shael x Kizliar Shael - 15.2 h
RS 101601206 ATAA322

Sheherezad is just about perfect in every way. She received very high marks at her recent grading for both conformation and type. She has incredible ground-covering movement, lots of bone and a powerful gallop. Sheherezad has enormous potential for equestrian sports... both as a competitor and as a producer of future sport horses. Any breeder would be proud to own this mare! Beautiful smoky buckskin coat, lots of metallic sheen, elastic gaits, and exotic hooded eyes. Photos do not do her justice... Sheherezad absolutely exudes beauty!

Sheherezad's foals:
Edeelen Jadi 2013 colt by Eramay

Leucosia, Gelishikli line mare, born 2009 in Canada by Murgab x Aphrordite (still growing)
RS 103500209 ATAA392

Leucosia is a cremello. We call her "Losha" for short... she is a very beautiful filly and her pictures don't do her justice! She is extremely typey and and as pretty as can be! Our young students call her the "Unicorn." She keeps the Cremello tradition in honor in that she is very mellow, easy to handle, and a pleasure to visit with in the pasture.

Our Geldings:

The Desert Prophet, Peren line gelding, born April 2010, by Pan Tau x Pallas Athena RS 101600210 ATAA391

Incredible Akhal-Teke colt with everything it takes to become one of the best stallions in the breed. Super pedigree with Peren Line from his sire and the rare Ak Sakal line from his dam. Huge potential for dressage, jumping & three-day eventing. Amazing floating movement, text-book conformation with lots of bone, beautiful eye-catching type, and most importantly: a gentle, calm and people-loving personality. Handled from head to toe since birth... he has great ground manners, is well-socialized, and has grown up galloping on 24-hour pasture with lots of friends. The Desert Prophet is currently 15.2 hands at one year old and growing! He will mature at 16+hands.
Lightly started under saddle, introdced to Parelli games.
Please contact us for more information: ibolds@rockisland.com

Video: http://youtu.be/30DRt-uAXxg

Paktaly, El line gelding, born 2005 by Pascha ( NP Dreamer) and Olimpic Gul, 15.3 h
RS 101600605 ATAA277

Paktaly was bred, born, raised, and trained at Sweet Water Farm. He is one of our favorites! Paktaly is an amazing athlete and loves to jump. He is a steady mount for students... and great on the trails. But most of all, we compete him in three day eventing and look forward to seeing him progress up the levels.

Kegas, Gelishikli line gelding, born 2005 by Grog x Krosna ATAA381

Kegas is naturally good tempered. Some breeders say Cremellos and Perlinos are easier to train... and so far, all the Cremellos and Perlinos we've handled are very mild-mannered. Kegas has a great work ethic, and can be trusted with the smallest children and the most inexperienced beginners. For the more advanced rider... he shines as he becomes a very handsome-moving fellow. Kegas is a great asset to our riding program.

Sold Horses:

Pipi, Gelishikli line mare, born 2003 in Germany, by Mazan x Guldesse 16.0 h RS 101300403
ATAA393

Pipi is a cremello. She was imported from Germany as a youngster. She is one of our favorite mares... and not only because she strikingly beautiful! Pipi is tall, athletic, and moves like a grand prix dressage horse. She is stout and powerful without lacking elegance. She is also very intelligent and has a sweet disposition. We are so excited to have her, and can't wait for her foals!

Pipi's foals:

Padisha - 2009 mare by Atlizade
Hallygul - 2012 filly bu Pam Tau

Ak Tultuk, Peren line colt, born July 21st 2012 by Pan Tau and Etoscha ATAA 363

Born Saturday July 21st, 2012 at 8 am.
Ak Tultuk is graying out, and growing tall.
His dam's sire Karaburgut was imported from Turkmenistan.
His dam and sire are imported from Germany.
Ak Tultuk is the last foal Etoscha had.
We plan to stand him at stud and compete in 3 day eventing.

Talk of the Turkoman, Peren line colt, born April 2011, by Pan Tau x Ayal Pikira RS 101600311
ATAA 390

Talk of the Turkoman is a very flashy colt with one blue eye and one brown. Out of the 3 foals born in 2011, he was the most curious and friendly from the very beginning.
Very easy going and sweet, we will stand him at stud in the near future.
And he will have a career in 3 day eventing.

Kara Gush, Peren line filly, born July 29th 2013 by Pan Tau and Alajoz RS 101600313 ATAA382

Kara Gush means black bird in Turkmen. She is closely related to our handsome gelding Pasabi. We think she will mature like Pasabi, tall and black.

Pasabi, Peren Line gelding, born 2004 by Pan Tau x Gaale, 16.0 hands RS 101602104

Pasabi is a one-of-a-kind gentle soul. All 16 hands of him are as sweet as can be and totally unflappable on the trails, roads, and cross country course. He never bats an eye at water, ditches, flowers... or other funny-looking stuff! He is a favorite of the kids to ride, as well as Jenny's precious eventing mount. He is a joy to be around and we are proud to have such a horse at our barn.
Besides numerous unrecognized shows, Pasabi won 5th place at aspen Farms horse trials, USEA recognized event.
We are very proud of his 15 year old rider, it was her first recognized show!

Videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajYXQOTnIVo
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm85MLMHdUA
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4i0xhaSkE
  http://youtu.be/6WKUISUgzlY
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True Turk, Peren line gelding, born April 2011 by Pan Tau x Pallas Athena RS 101600211

True Turk is nearly a carbon-copy of his older brother, The Desert Prophet. We are so excited about these two! Beautiful movement, exceptional bone, and outstanding conformation.They are tall, handsome, and practically perfect in every way!
True Turk will mature 16 h or taller.

Annagul, Peren line filly, born June 2013 by Pan Tau and Ayal Pikira RS 101600113 AAKT 376

Annagul means " a beautiful girl who was born on a Friday".
She is extremely friendly, and has a very feminine face.

Hallygul, Peren line filly, born May 2012 by Pan Tau and Pipi RS 101600312 AAKT 364

Hallygul, meaning a girl with a birthmark that is as beautiful as a flower.
We expect her to mature at 16 hands, very correct conformation....
We are sad to see her go, but she will contribute to the breed and we wish her many excellent foals!

Paelka, 2004 Peren line gelding, 15.2 hands by Pamelko and Pallas Athena RS 101600704 - AAKT 317

He will remain at the farm!

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Etoscha, Kaplan line mare, born 1996 in Germany, by Karaburgut x Enegul 16.0 h ATAA # ATAA197 RS 101300996

Etoscha was bred by Sabine Toepfer-Gerbert in Germany.
She can be aloof... but once she gets to know you she is very affectionate. Etoscha is a powerhouse! Big-boned and big-moving, with great feet. We hope to have many foals just like her...

Etoscha's Offspring:

Elsinore - 2002 mare by Mazan
Panek - 2003 gelding by Pan Tau
Penta - 2003 gelding by Pan Tau (embryo transfer)
Ak Tultuk - 2012 colt by Pan Tau

Pallas Athena, Ak Sakal line mare, born August 17th 2000, by Mamuk x Porgi, 15.2 h RS 101601000

"Tina" for short... she is an outstanding broodmare. She is very sweet, loves to be scratched, loves attention and follows us all over the pasture. Her foals are exceptional and amazing athletes. She has a gorgeous trot that she seems to pass onto all of her foals.

Pallas Athena's Offspring:

Paelka - 2004 gelding by Pamelko
The Desert Prophet - 2010 stallion by Pan Tau
True Turk - 2011 colt by Pan Tau
Ehyr Atlaz -2013 colt by Pan Tau

Ulduze, 2008 gelding, 15.1 hands
Very sweet gelding, tries his hart out for you.
Ulduze has been trail riding for a year, and is schooling for 3 day eventing.
Very calm gelding, loves to go, but easy to handle, great for kids, no spook.Videos:
http://youtu.be/mN1V496N3f8
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NEW! http://youtu.be/OhciL8MHhIY

Guzel Gush, Peren line filly, born April 2011 by Pan Tau x Altyn Gush RS 101600111

Guzel is a very friendly little girl. She likes to be pampered and have her "nails done." She always comes to greet us in the pasture and follows our students around like a puppy dog . And Guzel is very pretty to-boot! Excellent type, wonderful easy-going temperament, and lots of metallic sheen. We are very excited about her and hope to keep her as a future broodmare.
http://youtu.be/uBT0GFqHk-o

Penta, Peren line gelding, born 2003 by Pan Tau and Etoscha AAKT 325

Penta is a very handsome grey, in training for 3 day eventing. He has a great jump, and his sires easy disposition when it comes to cross county jumping.
He does not hesitate to jump into water or over ditches.
Penta is moving to BC Canada!

Videos:
http://youtu.be/pPgiCaP4-V4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLao7a2Du1c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NI4cxU-IX4
NEW!!! http://youtu.be/YFV5G31_3vU

Gergi, 2008 Ak Sakal line mare by Gam and Gaale, still growing RS 101600708

Gergi is a very flashy and typey liver chestnut sabino with four white stockings.
She is light on her toes and has a gorgeous trot.
Gergi is still growing, but will likely mature between 15.1 to 15.2 hands.
Her rare Ak Sakal bloodlines make her a valuable addition to breeding programs.
Gergi is moving to Verginia.
Video: http://youtu.be/25vnLBdLFlk
NEW! http://youtu.be/7GkgHQOEvpg

Gagatli, 2009 Arab line mare, by MAGNATLI x GEKLA, RS 101600109

Gagatli is a super sweet filly and green broke to ride. Arab line from her sire and Topoorbai from her dam... these are both rare bloodlines in North America. Gagatli is by the metallic gold stallion, Magnatli, and exhibits the same incredible glow. Great disposition, easy to train, and a joy to have at the barn. She will mature around 15 hands.

She is moving to Verginia.

Padisha, Gelishikli line mare, born 2009, by Atlezade x Pipi (still growing) RS 101600909

Padisha is a stunning example of the best of the breed. Gorgeous golden buckskin purebred Akhal-Teke filly with elite bloodlines. Perfect conformation with substantial bone and powerful hindquarters... plus exotic beauty with hooded eyes and smoky accents. She will be an asset to any breeding program, as well as a jaw-dropping show horse with potential for a variety of disciplines. She is friendly & sweet with excellent ground manners. Easy to handle, mellow personality... great for the farrier and very people-oriented!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta06eF35ERQ&feature=youtu.be

Gaale, 1999 Ak Sakal line mare by Mamuk and Gaaga, 15.2 hands RS 101600299

Gaale is a very exotic looking mare.
Super shiny liver chestnut sabino.
She is an exceptional broodmare and has had numerous foals:

Eldrehm - 2011 mare by Gam
Gergi - 2008 mare by Gam
Alajoz - 2007 by Alp
Pasabi - 2004 gelding by Pan Tau
Galja - 2004 mare by Pamelko (embryo transfer)

Gerga, 2001 Gelishikli line mare by Gigant and Gemella, 15 hands RS 101600401

Gerga has a white belly spot, which is a unique sabino trait and rare throughout the world!
She has a gorgeous trot, typey face, and a lovely temperament... her foals seem to have her easy disposition, too.
Garga has had two foals that we know of:

Marall, 2011 filly by Gam Ulduze, 2008 gelding by Mig

Videos: http://youtu.be/DZN-qtvYQgg
http://youtu.be/cnKHAF1YWuc

Maral, Kaplan Line Mare, born 2007 by Pan x Gemella, 15.3 h

Maral is another sweet mare who loves to be cuddled and scratched. As with many Kaplan line horses, she is black in the winter, but fades to dark brown in the summer when the sun bleaches her hair. Maral is a very elegant mare with a lovely face and exquisite ears.

Altyn Gush, El line mare, born June 24th 2006 by Nez Perce Dreamer ( Pascha x Aktepel, 15.0 hands RS 101600306

Altyn Gush has the most incredible metallic gold sheen and on summer days she stops traffic on West Valley RD! We call her "Gullie" (Goo-lee) for short. Pictures don't do her justice! She is very sweet, loves people, and has nice form over fences. After completing training at Sweet Water Farm Akhal-Teke, she will reside in Michigan at Golden Heavenly horse LCC.

Altyn Gush has had one foal:

Guzel Gush - 2001 Filly by Pan Tau

Video : http://youtu.be/pfLUBBcLO_k

Nez Perce Dreamer ( Pascha), El line stallion, born 1998 by Pieter x Miranda RS 101601098

Pascha was sold to California.
His sheen was so amazing... people could not believe their eyes when they saw him. He passed it on to all of his offspring. Pascha was an amazingly sweet stallion, easy to handle and liked to cuddle!
He passed away in 2009
At SWF Pascha sired the following purebred horses:
Out of Olimpic Gul:
Ak Pashildi - 2003 gelding
Ovazli Gul - 2004 mare
Paktaly - 2005 gelding

Out of Shazada Giz:
Shirin Giz - 2004 mare

Out of Aktepel:
Ayal Pikira - 2005 mare
Altyn Gush - 2006 mare

Olimpic Gul, Gelishikli line mare, imported from Italy, born 1996 by Muzar x Olimpiya RS 101400196

Olimpic Gul, or "Olga" for short, is an outstanding jumper and broodmare.
Her daughter Ovazli Gul is a jumper in Canada, and her son Paktaly is currently being competed in 3 day eventing at Sweet Water Farm. Her son Ak Pashildi, sold to The Bahamas, is a great sport horse as well.
Olga now lives in Canada at Bold Vantage Farm.

Shazada Giz, Gelishikli line mare, imported from Italy, born 1998 by Muzar x Magura 101400298

Shazada was an avid jumper!
After an eventing career she became a broodmare.
Shazada's first foal was breached... she survived, but her colt did not.
She had two more fillies after that, Shirin Giz, who we sold and now lives in Alabama.
And Shara, owned by Cascade Gold Akhal-Tekes.

Shazada sadly passed away in 2009.

Aktepel, Ak Sakal line mare, imported from Switzerland, born 2000 by Schamborant x Atteschgja.
RS 101800100

"Aktepel" means snowflake... she has a tiny white dot on her forehead, and was born during a snow storm. She is an exceptionally kind lead mare... who always allows other horses to be around her. She is never bossy... but always friendly and social. We have two outstanding fillies by her: Ayal Pikira and Altyn Gush, both by Pascha. Like Pascha, Aktepel has the rare iridescent sheen, and passed it on to both daughters. We sold Aktepel to Alabama in foal to Pan Tau, and again she had a filly: Ahli Rhatan. I went to visit them when she was born, and took the picture on the left.

Ahli Rhatan, Peren line mare, born 2008 by Pan Tau and Aktepel

Ahli Rhatan was bred by us, and sold before she was born. She is one of the few mares sired by Pan Tau. I visited her when she was a few months old, and these pictures are of her as a 2 year old. As with most offspring of Pan Tau, she is a tall mare! And a buckskin!

Kamiah, Gelishikli line mare, born 2000 by Melechan x Piroshka RS 101600201

Kamiah is an extremely sweet-natured mare and devoted mother.
She now lives in California.
She had one filly while with us, Kitchi Gul ("little flower").
Kitchi now lives in Canada.

Ovazli Gul, El line mare, born 2004 by Nez Perce Dreamer ( Pascha) x Olimpic Gul

Ovazli Gul means "melodious flower."
She was sold to Canada.
She now lives at Bold Vantage Farm where they are competing her in Jumpers.

Kitchi Gul, Gelishikli line mare, born 2006 by Astrakhan x Kamiah

Kitchi Gul means "little flower."
Her nickname at our farm was "Dramatic Eyes", because her eyes are so hooded and exotic-looking.
She was sold as a youngster to Canada and resides at Bold Vantage Farm.

Ak Pashildi, El line gelding, born 2003, by Nez Perce Dreamer ( Pascha) x Olimpic Gul

Ak Pashildi means "white splash," which we gave him because he has a little white spot on his forehead.
Pashildi is extremely athletic, and amazingly smooth to ride. And as you can see in the photo below, he packs a powerful jump! He now enjoys life in The Bahamas.

Dagjeir, El line gelding, born 1999 in Russia, by Ekemen and Dogadka RS 101005499

Dagjeir... we call him The Ferrari of Horses... he is truly one of a kind! Imported from Russia as a youngster, he was sold to New York in 2010, and is now back in training with us to be sold again. Dagjeir steals the hearts of everyone who is lucky enough to know him. Elegant, athletic, smart... he is brave on cross country, has a SUPER jump, and is very clever with his feet. He did his first Training Level USEA three-day event in Fall of 2011, and even though he had not been evented for 2 years, he got 7th place. He is always in the ribbons!

Shirin Giz, El line mare, born 2004 by Nez Perce Dreamer (Pascha) x Shazada Giz

Shirin Giz means "sweet girl," and that's exactly what she is... very sweet.
She kept us puzzled during her first year as to what color she would be... she was cremello-looking at birth, and steel-gray in her first winter coat. But turned to golden buckskin later in life. She is currently living in Alabama.

Misha, El line mare, born 2000 by Pieter and Miranda

Misha is a full sister of the stallion Nez Perce Dreamer (Pascha). She is an easy-going mare with a lovely personality. She was sold to Kansas where she is used as a riding horse and broodmare.

Silk Road Marauder (Teddy) Ak Sakal line gelding, born 2005 by Maverick and Amarilys

Teddy is a real sweet heart and lives up to his nickname! He whinnies when he sees you and put his nose in the halter every time. Great work ethic and easy to train... Teddy is one of those truly wonderful horses that are uncomplicated, forward-moving, smooth as silk.. and an all-around joy to ride. Teddy is now living in Ohio.

Victory, Ak Sakal line gelding, born 2005 by Maverick and Gora

Victory is a classy blood bay gelding who is much-adored by his devoted owner. He now lives in Idaho and is in training for endurance. We are anticipating his many adventures....

Katarina, Karlavach line mare, born 2002 by Kopeli x Krosna

Katarina was at our farm briefly, then sold to Bold Vantage Farm in Canada.

Gemella, El line mare, born 1997 by Mlesur x Gulsaira

Gemella is an excellent broodmare who came to our farm for sales. She now lives at Bold Vantage Farm in Canada.