Zizi

	"Zizi" is a black, 14.3h 2005 Akhal-Teke/Thoroughbred mare owned by Jane Rusconi of British Columbia. Zizi is by Super Star out of Bett's Jet. Zizi is a beautifully athletic mare with an independent, wise personality, floating gaits, and a lovely, powerful jump.
Although Zizi was bred to be an endurance horse, she was started by working cows in California. She frequently exhibits this behavior by attempting to first sort the barn cat, Shiloh, and now concentrates on Rascal, the baby pig. Zizi will be competing in local shows, combined tests, and endurance rides over the summer, and will soon begin her eventing career.
	Left and above: Zizi and her owner, Jane Rusconi, participated in the Lucinda Green clinic at Ledyard, 6/2011. This highly successful outing was their first ride together in almost three years! Below: Andrea and Zizi, Stony Brook, 9/2011.

Dressage pictures and halt picture courtesy of Upon the Hill Photography.

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Super Star
Super Star is by Salam (Sumbar) out of Dordzheren (Melese). He is a 15.2h, 1993 Akhal Teke stallion who was listed as the #5 Pre-Green Hunter Sire for 2008. As a natural athlete, he readily displays the traits for which Akhal Tekes are known, with speed, endurance, beauty and power. He also has the key breed characteristics for great intelligence, kindness, and trainability.

Bett's Jet
Bett's Jet is by Valhalla Gained (Pass the Glass) out of Steaming Lil (Bold Destroyer). She had 32 lifetime starts, and was later a successful competitor in eventing and showjumping. Her other offspring include Dekorum, a 2002 mare by Catherston Dazzler, who is currently competing at the Preliminary level in eventing with Nathalie and Michael Pollard.


Super Star, 1993 Akhal Teke stallion