FR's ULTIMATE Horse Guide

[attr="class","official-title"]HORSE OWNERSHIP

[attr="class","official-header"]buying and selling horses

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GETTING YOUR FIRST HORSE[break]
Getting your very first horse is completely simple. When creating a character, you automatically get the option to make ONE horse right then and there. If you decide not to, and want a horse later you're going to have to either buy a horse from the shop, or from another member's character. And if you decide you want more horses you can still buy/sell/trade horses as you wish.
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 If your character's job is as a student or a show rider, they are assigned a horse by the stable and they may treat these horses as their own, excluding breeding and selling the horse.
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NOTE: In order for your horse to be applicable for showing in competitions, it MUST be registered with the registry that corresponds to it's chosen discipline, or else it will be automatically disqualified. Horses that one does not plan to ever enter in shows are not required to be registered, unless they are breeding stock.
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REGISTERING HORSES[break]
Horses whom you plan to enter in shows must be entered in either the english, western or racing registry. The registry in which you choose to register your horse depends on his/her discipline. If you do not plan to show the horse at all whatsoever, it does not need to be registered.

Also choose your horse's first event wisely, horses may enter any event under his discipline, however he will only get 5 bonus points added to his overall score by competing in an event that he was registered with, or trained under.[break]

Want to get your horse trained on more than one event? Head to the training boards, a trainer can surely help you out with that! You may also train a horse in two disciplines (allowing double registration) but this is very costly.[break][break]

BUYING HORSES[break]
Buying a horse is extremely easy. The main thing that you're going to need when it comes to buying a horse is money, which you earn from posting, winning shows, and selling other horses. Horses may be bought in a number of ways, which you'll find below:[break]
- Purchase a horse from the site shop[break]
- Purchase a horse from the animal shelter[break]
- Purchase a horse from another member[break]
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SELLING HORSES[break]
Selling horses is just as easy as buying a horse. Although the process is a bit more straightforward. In order to sell a horse, you post an ad in the sales barn. You may use any kind of format or template, but make sure to include vital information regarding the horse such as it's name, breed, gender, lineage, winnings, that kind of stuff. You can even get more creative by detailing your horse's personality, or even role playing out selling the horse. Another option is to surrender your horse at the animal shelter, but you will not receive money for doing so.[break][break]

TRANSFERRING MONEY[break]
When you buy or sell a horse and need money transferred between accounts, simply notify a staff member via PM and they will get the money transferred ASAP.

[attr="class","official-title"]STABLES AND BOARDING

[attr="class","official-header"]boarding your horse

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THE STABLES[break]
FR supports four stables all of which represent a different discipline
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REGALE FOX EQUESTRIAN CENTER is English based
(Dressage, Show Jumping, 3 Day Eventing) [break]
LAZY Z RANCH is Western based (Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Reining)[break]
ROSE PARK STABLES is Racing based
(Flat Racing, Steeplechase, Harness Racing)[break]
OLDEN DALE FARMS is English based (3 Day Eventing)
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SHOW RIDERS/STUDENTS[break]

• Claim as a job within the job claims
• Assigned one of the stable's show horses, responsible for the care of the horse (treat it as if you own it!)
• Will show their assigned horses along with their own horses come show time
• Stable owners may choose to pay student a part of the winnings earned from show
• Stable may decide to give/sell assigned horses to their show riders and students if it is evident they have developed a good bond
• NOTE: Attention stable owners! If you require more horses for students, pm RENDEZVOUS and she will generate the needed horses required. The horse's name, breed, gender, stats, etc. will be determined as such. Student horses are free, or a stable owner may choose to buy one from the shop or from another member.

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BOARDING YOUR HORSE[break]
- It is mandatory for you to board your horses at his/her respective stable that sponsors their chosen event(s)[break][break]

CREATING A LOG FOR YOUR HORSES[BREAK]
- Once your horse has been successfully boarded, you'll need a way to keep track of your horse's progress[break]
NOTE: It is not required to make a log for horses who will not be shown [break]
- You will find the horse logs in the logbook board[break]
- Creating a horse logbook is very similar to creating a normal character log, simply use whichever template that you deem best, and input important information such as purchased tack, foals, stats, earnings, etc.[break]
- It is recommended you keep all your horses in one thread, but different posts. [BREAK]

[attr="class","official-title"]HORSE HEALTH

[attr="class","official-header"]health and injuries

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Health[break]
This is pretty simple, this is your horse's health. You may find the status of your horse's health in his respective registry and by his name. The health statuses are as follows:[break]
Perfect - bonus in shows[break]
In Foal/Pregnant - unable to compete in shows[break]
Nursing - can compete in halter shows only[break]
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Retired - unable to compete in shows[break][break]

Obviously, horses in perfect health will score better than a injured horses. These horses will gain some extra bonus points while a injured horse will lose some points. Sound simple? Because it is![break][break]


Injuries[break]
A horse can be injured only through shows and through a random event via the FR Randomizer. A show judge will determine whether or not the horse gets injured during the show and will reveal if a horse has been injured in the show results after the show has ended.[break][break]

An injured horse will be labeled as such in the registry along with it's remaining recovery time. Injuries can last from up to 1-3 weeks , which is determined by the show judge. While a injured horse can still compete, they will have a few points deducted because of their injured state, which in return lengthens their recovery time.[break][break]

AGING[break]
- It is mandatory for horses to age by 1 year every Spring[break]
- Members may purchase youth or aging potions from the shop to alter the horse's age[break]
- Foals age to 2 years after 3 weeks of being foaled[break]
- A horse begins to decrease in performing ability at the age of 15 on FR[break]
- Horses are forced into retirement at the age of 20, members may choose to retire horses earlier[break]
- Stallions and broodmares may still breed in their retirement[break]
- No horse is permitted to live past the age of twenty five[break]