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Mississippi Dreams
Basic Information
Nickname: Sips, Sippi, Missy
Age: 1.5 years old
Gender: Colt
Breed: Standardbred
Coat: Silver Bay
Height: 15hh
Discipline: N/A - Best suited for Racing
Event: N/A
Sire: Unknown
Dam: Unknown
Recent Character: N/A
Age: 1.5 years old
Gender: Colt
Breed: Standardbred
Coat: Silver Bay
Height: 15hh
Discipline: N/A - Best suited for Racing
Event: N/A
Sire: Unknown
Dam: Unknown
Recent Character: N/A
Essential Information
Status: Tame
Appearance: A Silver Bay colt, uncut and untamed in his arrival to familiar stables. At a year's age, he is a thin thing, malnourished and coated in tattered winter's coat, not quite shed. He walks with a limp from overgrown hooves and carries his head low in lethargic defeat. Spirit broken, though never trained, a horse that would never dare bite.
As care is dealt and time drifts on, Mississippi will grow into a fine and strong stallion, likely of Standardbred lineage. With age, his coat will lighten slightly. A thick, dark winter coat is contrasted by a sleek, bright summer slick. A frosted silver mane darkens at the roots to match the red-brown bay of his base. Dark stockings begin below the knee and ankle, sharp edged markings.
He stands fifteen (15) hands with a slightly roman curve to his nose- suggesting mixed descent.
Personality: First Impressions leave one thinking Mississippi as a flighty beast. He's nervous and though never known to be aggressive, it takes some time for him to warm up to a new face. Once past that nervous stage, though, Sippi becomes a lovable and playful thing. Endless energy in good health makes for hours of restless antics- often keeping handlers and herdmates alike at their wits end.
Mississippi isn't perfect. For one, he hates tack. Getting Sippi tacked isn't an easy task for any hopeful rider. He's most known for taking a seat when that leather touches his back. For this reason, and much to his dismay, Sippi is often given a little extra restraint during his care time and before a ride.
He rides well, despite that. He's an attentive stallion, heeding each command with care once it's learned. The learning process is difficult- training is often disrupted by attempts at play or blatant disinterest.
Despite what one might expect, considering his first year of life, Mississippi isn't a social colt when it comes to other horses. As an adult, he'll show some purposeful interest in mares, but as a whole, Sippi will never really be a social creature. He tends to linger on the edge of a group and is a quiet, timid thing in crowds.
In all, a shy and timid thing without a mean bone in his body. A bit tricky to train, with a clever attitude deep down that shines through in his playful antics. Intelligent, but stubborn when one-on-one. Works best with a partner or under pressure.
Before I can tell you the story of Mississippi, I must first explain the setting.
A breeding stable, far out of the way of any high-way or township. Here, a pair of enthusiasts have begun their own dream line. Beautiful silver gene Standardbreds. The herd grew over time and soon, the couple found themselves overwhelmed and underpaid for their efforts. Eventually, the horses in their care fell ill and unkempt.
The herd continued to grow, but now, without human intervention. Eventually, this led to the birth of Mississippi- although the tiny silver bay wouldn't have a name for some time yet. A little foal born into a starving herd of mistreated horses, it seemed the colt's fate was sealed from day one.
Rescue came in the form of an aging woman, who had come across the stable quite by accident. She'd gotten lost driving home from visiting family and brought to the side of the road by the ghastly sight of matted, muddied skeletal beasts, she'd immediately called in animal control and rescue. The herd- or most of it- was saved. Horses were shipped off to find temporary lodging and in the process, weaned foals were removed from their starved and desperate mares. Mississippi was delivered to a stable far from this place not long after rescue. Skin and bones, with thick matted winter coat still clinging to his body despite warm weather, it seemed as if he'd be a pasture horse, a gelded friend for the real stars.
In his first week, during his quarantine from the rest of the stable's horses, Sippi made an amazing recovery. On the last day of his quarantine, the vet gave him the okay and said he'd recover fine with attention and care. The boy was given his name- Mississippi Dreams- and given his own box- where he'd begin his life as a proper equestrian horse.
Appearance: A Silver Bay colt, uncut and untamed in his arrival to familiar stables. At a year's age, he is a thin thing, malnourished and coated in tattered winter's coat, not quite shed. He walks with a limp from overgrown hooves and carries his head low in lethargic defeat. Spirit broken, though never trained, a horse that would never dare bite.
As care is dealt and time drifts on, Mississippi will grow into a fine and strong stallion, likely of Standardbred lineage. With age, his coat will lighten slightly. A thick, dark winter coat is contrasted by a sleek, bright summer slick. A frosted silver mane darkens at the roots to match the red-brown bay of his base. Dark stockings begin below the knee and ankle, sharp edged markings.
He stands fifteen (15) hands with a slightly roman curve to his nose- suggesting mixed descent.
Personality: First Impressions leave one thinking Mississippi as a flighty beast. He's nervous and though never known to be aggressive, it takes some time for him to warm up to a new face. Once past that nervous stage, though, Sippi becomes a lovable and playful thing. Endless energy in good health makes for hours of restless antics- often keeping handlers and herdmates alike at their wits end.
Mississippi isn't perfect. For one, he hates tack. Getting Sippi tacked isn't an easy task for any hopeful rider. He's most known for taking a seat when that leather touches his back. For this reason, and much to his dismay, Sippi is often given a little extra restraint during his care time and before a ride.
He rides well, despite that. He's an attentive stallion, heeding each command with care once it's learned. The learning process is difficult- training is often disrupted by attempts at play or blatant disinterest.
Despite what one might expect, considering his first year of life, Mississippi isn't a social colt when it comes to other horses. As an adult, he'll show some purposeful interest in mares, but as a whole, Sippi will never really be a social creature. He tends to linger on the edge of a group and is a quiet, timid thing in crowds.
In all, a shy and timid thing without a mean bone in his body. A bit tricky to train, with a clever attitude deep down that shines through in his playful antics. Intelligent, but stubborn when one-on-one. Works best with a partner or under pressure.
History
Before I can tell you the story of Mississippi, I must first explain the setting.
A breeding stable, far out of the way of any high-way or township. Here, a pair of enthusiasts have begun their own dream line. Beautiful silver gene Standardbreds. The herd grew over time and soon, the couple found themselves overwhelmed and underpaid for their efforts. Eventually, the horses in their care fell ill and unkempt.
The herd continued to grow, but now, without human intervention. Eventually, this led to the birth of Mississippi- although the tiny silver bay wouldn't have a name for some time yet. A little foal born into a starving herd of mistreated horses, it seemed the colt's fate was sealed from day one.
Rescue came in the form of an aging woman, who had come across the stable quite by accident. She'd gotten lost driving home from visiting family and brought to the side of the road by the ghastly sight of matted, muddied skeletal beasts, she'd immediately called in animal control and rescue. The herd- or most of it- was saved. Horses were shipped off to find temporary lodging and in the process, weaned foals were removed from their starved and desperate mares. Mississippi was delivered to a stable far from this place not long after rescue. Skin and bones, with thick matted winter coat still clinging to his body despite warm weather, it seemed as if he'd be a pasture horse, a gelded friend for the real stars.
In his first week, during his quarantine from the rest of the stable's horses, Sippi made an amazing recovery. On the last day of his quarantine, the vet gave him the okay and said he'd recover fine with attention and care. The boy was given his name- Mississippi Dreams- and given his own box- where he'd begin his life as a proper equestrian horse.
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