Stable Talk

This month's Stable Talk features the handsome Irish Sport Horse stallion, Jamali who is a fan of our Protechmasta infra-red range. His human mum, Alisha has been keeping A&A up to date with his progress and sharing her tips on getting the best results from the Protechmasta horse rug and poll pad. When we heard how well Jamali has been going lately, and saw how gorgeous he is in his photos, we knew we had to interview this stallion from the Sunshine State!

VITAL STATISTICS
Official name: Brannigans Jamali
Stable name: Jamali
Nickname(s): JJ
Human:  Alisha Franklin
Age: 10
Height: 16.2hh
Colour: Grey
Breeding: Irish Sport Horse
Discipline: Dressage with showjumping / cross country used for cross training.

Beautiful boy Jamali showing off his dressage moves

Have you been with your human Alisha since you were born? If not, how long have you been together and what were you doing before you found each other?
Yes, I've been with Alisha since I first opened my eyes and took my first breath. My real mum Cleo was soooo excited, she was too busy running around announcing my arrival to everyone.

What have you done so far with your human, and what would you like to help her achieve this year?
My human has been so kind to let me mature before she started any serious competitions. She did allow a very close friend to campaign me in the Queensland young horse classes as a 4yo and at the end of the season we did the 5yo classes at the Queensland States where we came 5th. Now that I've filled out and am stronger, we are currently competing Novice dressage and are just about to start Elementary at the end of this year.

He can clearly jump too!!!

ISH’s are renowned for their jumping ability.  Do you like to jump or is dressage more your thing?
Oh I really love to jump!!! My human does the odd showjumping day or cross country event to give me a break from the grind of dressage training. We're currently showjumping 1.10cm and I am almost ready to start Prelim eventing. I wish my human would do more jumping, but I've got a feeling she's not as brave as I am.

Are you easily distracted by a good looking mare when you are out with your human or do you find it easy to focus?
No, I know that when we are out and about at events I have to be on my best behaviour.

Have you been used for breeding or are you busy concentrating on your career? If not, do you hope to one day have a few girlfriends and some foals that are just like you?
I've been very lucky to have a few girlfriends earlier on to see what my offspring were like. We have waited for them to mature a little and see what they are like to work with. So far they are quiet, easy to train, very athletic, with plenty of height. Most have been solid colour, believe it or not! We are now happy to allow any outside mares that may be interested (*wink*) but my human is strict in that I can only breed from Nov through to Jan, so it doesn't interfere with my training under saddle.

Do you have any strange quirks?
No, I really am the no fuss, easy going what-ever-is-going kind of horse. I am patient with whatever the program is, but always happy to be involved if asked to be. Otherwise I'll just chill in my paddock until its feed time or time to train.

What are your most endearing qualities? 
I'm super cuddly!! Like bury my head in your arms for a big bear hug. I am always genuinely pleased to have someone say hello to me.

What other things do you like doing with your human?
I looooove the beach!!! It's the one time I can really let my mane fly free.

Jamali being his usual chilled-out self

Beach rides are Jamali's favourite.

We see you have a very cute canine companion called Eejit. Are you two friends?
Yes, Eejit and I are friends. He's a little high energy for me. So I just watch him entertain himself. He's very supportive on the sidelines when my human and I are training.

How do you think Eejit would describe you if we asked him?
Big & scary up close, but very laid back and too calm for him to hang out with.

Jamali's high-energy canine companion, Eejit.

What are your favourite things in the world?
My handful of treats after a workout. Being put in a fresh green grassy field, its so exciting!

If you were a human celebrity, who would you be and why?
George Clooney - the ultimate silver fox right?

Devastatingly handsome and charismatic, Jamali is the George Clooney of the equine world....

... but we bet George can't jump 1.10m.... ;-)