Finally, this place is going "officially" vegetarian and, for all practical purposes, vegan. I find petting horses while using them (or similar animals) as food uncomfortably inconsistent, and a the risk of scaring some clients away making my dacha a "no meat" zone. See the MENU  (added Feb. 7, 2007)

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Romashka Born '98, no particular breed. I bought her in 2000 from local Gypsies for $1/kg for textbook-perfect conformation and gait. After years of faultless performance it seemed appropriate to dub her a noble Anglo-Aboriginal. Perfect for beginners, children, or those who do not seek adventures. Remarkable extended trot despite short legs, and she carries her load carefully.

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Moonie

Romashka's daughter, born in April 2001, sired, if we can apply the term, by draft type horse from a nearby collective farm. Small, stubborn, and inattentive. Her strong quality is not just lack of fear but a positive interest in anything noisy. She enjoys breaking through bush, and will easily step over 70cm obstacles, which I've seen no other horse do.

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Belka

[picture of Belka] Born March 20, 2004. Mother: Romashka. Father: Sur.....

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Lyagushka
("Kicker")

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Still to be named

  Romashak'a daugher. Fathered by Sur. Born on the night of March 29 or early morning March 30. Managed to fall into a puddle at -10C and the pictures shows Barbara making her dry and warm.
     
Surprise
 (Sur)
1/2 Akhal-Teke, born 1999???, young and wild. The hottest of our horses, for experienced riders only, helmet mandatory. Was gelded in April 2004 so perhaps his temperament will become gentler.

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