When the djshighits jump in the most impossible
positions on their running horses, it gives you the impression that the horse and its
rider are one and the same.
Makharbek Taimuraz Kanoukov born in Vladikaukaz,
North-Ossetia, was already introduced to horses in his childhood.
As a 13-year old he joined the famous Thuganov Family in their troupe the" IRISTONS" as a Djshigit-rider and dancer. The tradition of this troupe, lead by the Thuganovi extends over four generations. The horses originate from their own rearing.
In 1990, after that the last member of the Thuganovi had retreated, Makharbek
Kanoukov takes over the leading of the troupe and during the years he renews it with young
and talented riders and dancers. At present, even both his children, son Murat
and daughter Dzerassaare participating in the act.
For his exceptional artistic merits, Makharbek Taimuraz Kanoukov was awarded in 1993
"Honoured Artist of Russia".
With great appreciation from the
audience and specialists, the new formation of the troupe ended their first engagement
aboard successfully, namely at KERSTCIRCUS AHOY' in
Rotterdam, the Netherlands (winter 1998/99). In this summer-season they turn
with CIRCUS MAXIMUM in Sweden
"LA GRANDE FÊTE LILLOISE DU CIRQUE" in Lille,
France, INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS FESTIVAL in Enschede, The Netherlands, CIRCUS
KRONE Summer-Season 2000, 2001, 2002).
When the djshighits jump in the most impossible
positions on their running horses, it gives you the impression that the horse and its
rider are one and the same.
In 1990, after that the last member of the Thuganovi had retreated, Makharbek
Kanoukov takes over the leading of the troupe and during the years he renews it with young
and talented riders and dancers. At present, even both his children, son Murat
and daughter Dzerassa are participating in the act.
With great appreciation from the
audience and specialists, the new formation of the troupe ended their first engagement
aboard successfully, namely at 
