Owner: HorsesForCourses
Equid name: Charis (derived from a Greek work meaning "kindness")
Age: 13
Gender: Gelding (can not breed)
Height: 14.3hh
Wild or Domestic and why: Charis is domestic - he has never known any different, being born into captivity on a farm. When he was six, he was sold to a "Riding for the Disabled" centre and has lived there ever since. Obviously he can't be ridden, and is instead used to bring hope and happiness into the lives of disabled children. Due to his incredible temperament, he is perfect for children to groom and fuss over, as he absolutely adores every second of it. Over the years, he has had a few opportunities to escape with gates left open and whatnot, but he has no desire at all to experience the feeling of "freedom" and the mountains where so many others of his kind call home. Instead Charis will forever stay at the Centre where he feels he belongs.
Describe his personality in 10 words or less: Loving, kindhearted, patient, understanding, honest, loyal, trustworthy, focused, committed, determined
What does his quip remind you of? The soft colours and mottled edges of his quip remind me of storm clouds just beginning to form. Not of the really dark clouds that carry with them the sense of fear, but of the grey storm clouds brewing on the horizon that indicate a storm is coming.
What song best represents his life story? And why does it fit him? The song that best represents Charis's life story is
Beautiful People by Chris Brown. It fits him because Charis believes that everyone should be treated fairly and with equality, which is what the song is about. He firmly believes that everyone is special in their own way and that no one should ever doubt themselves. That everyone is "beautiful". The song encourages people to believe in themselves and is uplifting and positive, with lyrics that were put together in hope of inspiring others. That is what Charis hopes to achieve everyday with his work, to make children feel happiness and believe in themselves, inspiring them to achieve great things.
Short personality: Charis is loving and kindhearted; he would never intentionally do anything to hurt someone, physically or emotionally. He is very patient and understanding with the children that he works with, never getting offended if one is afraid to approach him. Honest, loyal and trustworthy, Charis never goes back on his word. He is focused and committed to his job, always putting 100% effort and enthusiasm into his work, determined to bring smiles to the faces of children who's lives are often challenging. He strongly believes in equality and never has a bad word to say about anyone and for that reason he has no enemies.
Does he have a crush on any mares now? No, Charis does not currently have a crush, nor will he ever. Due to him being a gelding he has no interest in mares as crushes or potential mates. He has a few close female friends, but that is all they'll ever be. Even if he was a stallion and could possibly have any attraction to mares, he would never be as committed to one as he is to his work, as he feels that is his duty to fulfil.