Post by asha on Jun 2, 2012 23:51:52 GMT -6
.Sagalvi Haddad.
Show Name: Sagalvi Haddad
Barn Name: Achak
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding
Color: Black
Breed: Kladruber x American Sport Pony
Breed Registry: USKHA
Height: 15.3HH
Personality: Achak is a naturally friendly horse, some people may even say to friendly. He is very curious and smart like a pony which is excellent for a good number of things but also makes him very pushy and stubborn at times. Due to a bad beginning he has the unfortunate habit of biting people whom he is unfamiliar with or if he is grumpy and has trouble getting on with dominant horses. Also when he becomes frightend or frustrated he has a tendency to lash out.
History: Achak was born on a breeding farm in Ill. and was sold to a buyer at the age of 2. From the moment the saddle was cinched to his back Achak was whirl-winded into merciless routine of training and showing. This lifestyle included having his mouth strapped shut, his tongue tied to his lower jaw, and the ear and tail nerves cut so he could not show his discomfort and displeasure. By the time Achak was 6 he was already competing far above his age level, then one day he snapped and nearly killed his rider. Achak came to Asha through a horse rescue program as a companion horse only (due to his fear of tack), after spending a year of working with him mentally and bringing him back physically through ground work, she was given the okay by the director of the program to begin riding him. Though it was a bit rough at first the year of ground work paid off and soon their partnership flourished. The bond was made permanent a year ago when Asha's parents bought her the horse and they have been a team ever since.
Discipline: Eventing, trail trials and competitive trail riding.
Owner/Rider: Asha Nimadula