Hey,

I cannot see the video either... Would love to see it... Wanted to see him in a video a long time ago but both links are not working... Anyone have an idea why???

Cheers
Ehab

Hopefully... I really would love to watch it... Tuhotmos is one of my Favorites...

Hey,

I cannot see the video either... Would love to see it... Wanted to see him in a video a long time ago but both links are not working... Anyone have an idea why???

Cheers
Ehab

Until we are able to view this video    I thought I would share the following photos of this MAGNIFICENT stallion, Tuhotmos, with you all!!  
Cheers,
Carol

A wonderful idea!
What about this one:

Click to view attachment

Is this Tuhotmos, too? The photo was taken by Robert Vavra - and I LOVE it!!!

Hi Carol,

This is absolutely Tut- for sure !!

Cheers,

Peter

Ps..I can't open the link either...

A wonderful idea!
What about this one:

Click to view attachment

Is this Tuhotmos, too? The photo was taken by Robert Vavra - and I LOVE it!!!

Hi Carol,

This is absolutely Tut- for sure !!

Cheers,

Peter

Ps..I can't open the link either...

This photo is AWESOME!
Unfortunately it is not available as a poster... 
I would be the first to order it.
Unbelievable!

I have that video on my pc. But I am really not sure if I'm allowed to post it here, it's certainly copyright protected.

Perhaps Oliver can help and say if I'm allowed to load it up here.

Hello René
Just so you'll know it was our SE.com member "Imke79" (above) who posted the photo of Tuhotmos by Robert Vavra!! It is a shame that that image is no longer available as it's quite unique!!
Cheers,
Carol

Hello Carol!

Well, it is available - but not as a poster. I have asked Robert Vavra's staff just two months ago and they told me that you may buy the rights. So - theoretically - you may print it, of course. But I don't know how much this would be.


Regards

Imke

Heeey,

Great news... I will send Oliver a PM and ask him about it...    

Cheers
Ehab

Until we are able to view this video    I thought I would share the following photos of this MAGNIFICENT stallion, Tuhotmos, with you all!!  
Cheers,
Carol

PHOTOS FROM SE.com:
1st by Polly Knoll
2nd by EAO

PHOTOS FROM Fotki:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th - photographers unknown

Oh - wow! Great news!!
Do you know who made the video? Was it EH himself?

I sent a PM to Oli too but it seems that he is busy like you said Imke79, he didn't even reply...

I have that video on my pc. But I am really not sure if I'm allowed to post it here, it's certainly copyright protected.

Perhaps Oliver can help and say if I'm allowed to load it up here.

RE: Tuhotmos - The Icon, Part I"
Posted by Caryn Rogosky (Guest) on 08-Apr-01 at 06:22 PM
Hi Stephanie,
Kelly, I'm not sure what specific figures you may be referring to (perhaps a specific genepool?) but actually *Tuhotmos sired over 400 foals, 395 registered with AHRA between 1968 and 1989. The majority of these, however, were not Straight Egyptian. The Arabian Horse World Quarterly/Summer 2000, ran an article by Mary Jane Parkinson called "Egyptian Sires of Significance". *Tuhotmos was listed as one of those sires, here are some specifications: Bred by EAO, born 1962. He sired 6 National winners, 2 Championships in Performace, 1 Reserve Championship in Performance, 11 Top Tens (1 Halter, 10 Performance). Of his grandget, there have been (so far) 9 National winners (5 were sired by *Tuhotmos sons, 4 were out of *Tuhotmos daughters)Additional wins included 13 Top Tens (2 Halter, 11 Performance).
As you can see, this was a horse who was much more than just a pretty face -- he could move and he could perform, a characteristic he passed on with great consistency. His descendants have proven themselves in everything from Dressage to Reining and Cutting.
Because I want to do him justice, there is much I'd like to say about *Tuhotmos and his legacy. Because it will be lengthy, I hope you won't mind if I post it in parts.
Part I - *Tuhotmos,The Icon.

*Tuhotmos himself was never shown, he was not imported to the USA until he was 12 years old. Prior to that, he had been the beloved leading sire at the EAO, proundly leading the parades through the streets of Cairo. Having become entirely enchanted by him during a stay in Egypt in 1972, Rick Heber (then U.S. consultant to the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Social Affairs), approached the EAO regarding purchasing *Tuhotmos. Only as a result of their gatitude for the assistance Mr. Heber had provided to the Egyptian government in creating educational programs for their disabled children, did the EAO agree to allow *Tuhotmos to leave the country.
The mystique of *Tuhotmos was/is just that...an intangible allure that went beyond his extraordinary physical beauty. My own attraction to him was instantaneous and only grew as I learned more about this unique little masterpiece. When I decided to breed Egyptian Arabians, I recognized that the first thing I needed to do was to establish a personal prototype, a detailed imagine in my mind's eye of what I wanted to produce in flesh and bone -- a source of inspiration. After studying thousands and thousands of photographs of spectacular looking Egyptian Arabians, I came upon the (now famous) Polly Knoll photo of *Tuhotmos. As an artist, my eye searches for balance and harmony yet longs for unusual details. I found that special blend in the face of *Tuhotmos. Those soft, luminous eyes, framed with the tiniest of expression lines, transformed him into something very human, very ancient, very wise. The dry sculpting of that face was almost painfully exquisite, sharp tear bones pressing hard against the silkiest dark skin, huge nostrils flaring wide against the tiniest of muzzles -- all brought forth on a strong but graceful arch, pushing forward like a perfect stem, presenting that head as a rare and perfect rose.
My physical attraction to *Tuhotmos was like falling in love, it was almost overwhelming, but choosing an icon upon which I could focus an entire breeding program would require more study. I found and read everything I could on *Tuhotmos. The experiences expressed by each and every person who had ever known him...handled him, painted him, photographed him, fed him or touched him in any way, were universal in their emotional depth. The soul which was only glimpsed in those eyes, was known fully by his presence. Here is a passage taken from the article written by Ann Heber in 1992, which provides some insight into the sensitivity and kindness of this horse: "Since I would be the attendant for *Tuhotmos on the plane and I had all this extra time aiting for the arrangements, I decided to spend time at the EAO to study the horses and to get to know *Tuhotmos. One day I saw a boy riding a lovely bay horse. I really didn't pay much attention, but after the morning tea and greeting, they brought the same horse over for me to ride. Although I was five months pregnant, I hopped on *Tuhotmos for my first lesson. I wondered why the Arab boy was doubling over with laughter. I figured it was my present shape. I had a great ride, although with my lack of Arabic, I never did figure out how to cue *Tuhotmos, and on one occasion almost jumped a hedge (unintended) with him when he spotted a mare. The next day I met Danni Barbari for lunch (we had become close friends) and told her how I was going to ride *Tuhotmos every morning until we could leave Egypt together. She gasped and said, "Your rode *Tuhotmos?" She then old me the EAO had no trainers for saddle work but did not want to tell me as I was an American. The only time *Tuhotmos had been ridden was in a parade and he really had never been trained. The young Arab boy had trained *Tuhotmos the morning I rode him and his laghter was in anticipation of the rodeo". The gentle nature of *Tuhotmos was legendary, as he became known in the USA as a "thread horse" -- one who could be controlled by no more than a thread. I would find out later, how that trait was gifted from *Tuhotmos to his children, and to his grandchildren.
Caryn Rogosky
Windkist Manor Arabians
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"RE: Tuhotmos -Part ll: Strong Impressions "
Posted by Caryn Rogosky (Guest) on 09-Apr-01 at 01:24 PM
*Tuhotmos made a very strong impression on everyone who saw him. I've heard people say that while he wasn't perfect, it was difficult to focus on the small flaws because the whole package was so breathtaking. He had what Ann Heber described as a sort of "electrical field" around him, which spellbound viewers. It was said that he could make "the finest mare look coarse and the mightiest stallion subdued". *Tuhotmos was the inspiration for many an artist, and his following was impressive. Karen Kasper who sculpted him several times (one of her beautiful bronzes of him sits in my living room) said this, "*Tuhotmos captivated me more than any horse I have ever known...a vision of ethereal beauty like the rarest antiquity I could imagine". The famous photographer, Robert Vavra, used *Tuhotmos in his book "Equus Reigned". He said, "*Tuhotmos should be placed in a glass case and put on exhibit at fine art galleries so the great connoisseurs of the world can experience his beauty".
He was a small horse, I've heard variations of his height but none that exceed 14-2hh. But then again, he was born and grew up in Egypt, where the environment and nutrition were not known to encourage optimum growth. *Ansata Ibn Halima was about the same size, as were other extraordinary horses of that period. But he thought he was huge, and he convinced others of it as well. He was known for his puffed-up display, tail flying, neck held high and arched. He would never "tighten up" to a stallion, it was simply beneath him -- his self esteem was too high to consider such a thing! He was king and he knew it. He was a beautiful mover, very light on his feet with a strong, free flowing extended trot. As wild a sprit as he exhibited, he was always completely under control. It may be that while he left Egypt, Egypt never left him. Perhaps that explains the frequent look of deep consternation observed in those wise, ancient eyes. He died at the age of 29, he was breeding mares right up until the end. I keep a piece of his tail hair in a very safe place, a cherished gift from Jody Cruz who had him in his final days. I have seen that "*Tuhotmos gaze" many times over the past 12 years, through his sons and daughters that I live with.
Caryn Rogosky

Of course you can post this video here. It´s made by Erich Hagenlocher´s wife Michaela.

Oli

I am not sure if I can upload an mpg file here.

Can someone please try if this download link works for you? It could be that it only works for me. It's quite a large file so loading might take some time.

Please let me know if it doesn't work and I'll try something else.

Those of you who love Tuhotmos will be happy to know that his last daughter, Briele, who is out of a TheEgyptianPrince daughter, just this week gave birth to a colt via embryo transfer sired by Kenz Noor.  She has another foal due in June sired by Simeon Shai.

Marty Counts