Austre is an outstanding representative of the "thoroughbred type" of Caspian horse. His conformation is impeccable -- most notably, with leg conformation that approaches perfection and an overall sense of balance and athleticism that many warmblood breeders would admire.

Austre is a bright metallic chestnut with lots of chrome -- a blaze and white socks! As pretty as his is, Austre thrills us most when he moves out -- exhibiting a huge free, swinging trot that is perfectly cadenced and seemingly effortless, and a canter that is ground-covering and gorgeous. In addition, he has a superb temperment; calm sensible, and respectful of both humans and horses. He is polite and well-mannered in any surroundings.

Austre is sired by the outstanding English stallion Lanhill Shahin (Forstal's Barewa x Henden Sophie) and out of the mare Mote Malika by Rosmear Bahoosh. He is standing his first season in 2005, and will be presented to the American Warmblood Association for Sport Pony Approval after he is started under saddle this fall. We expect great things from this exciting young stallion and his foals.

Austre stands at stud in 2005 to outside mares for an introductory fee of $500 USD, live cover to pony mares, A.I. to others. He has excellent motility and concentration and ships very well, and is a kind and gentle live breeder.

Nahpaul is a charming and handsome youngster whom we will incorporate in our breeding program in the future. He is balanced and correct, with a pretty head and smooth topline, and an excellent amount of bone. We plan to use him as a riding and possibly driving prospect as he matures, he is very sensible and accepting of new experiences. He is bright, inquisitive and friendly and thoroughly enjoys playing in his water trough! We expect him to mature at the top end of the Caspian height range of 12.1-2.

Nahpaul is sired by the excellent stallion Texanas Noah, who is the only son of British Caspian Champion Runnymede Felfel in this country. Runnymede Felfel carries the rare *Felfel foundation line through his dam Hopstone Banafsheh, the only direct offspring of *Felfel outside of Iran. Nahpaul's dam Paula comes from Australian lines, and is an excellent producer, with many of her offspring being retained for breeding stock. She also carries the tail line of the rare foundation line of *Anahita. Through his sire and dam, Nahpaul combines the best of English and Australian pedigrees, in addition to his high *Felfel and *Anahita percentages, he also carries an astonishing 5.5 % percentage of the *Nour-e-Jehan foundation line, remarkable as *Nour-e-Jehan is represented outside Iran only through her one offspring, the stallion Ruba II.

Stay tuned for more information and updates on Nahpaul as he matures and undergoes training. We thank Tachara Caspians in KY for the chance to acquire Nahpaul.