[teresa8oats]

Username: teresa8oats
Favourite Breeds: Appaloosa, Colorado Ranger, Morgan, Criollo, Azteca, Holstein, Quarter Horse
Favourite Coat Colors: ANYTHIINNGG!
Favourite Horse Patterns: Appaloosa, though I love paints with lighter colors and dark colored solid horses are awesome <3
Favourite Markings: Socks, Cornets, Face markings that go onto the lips of the horse.
What do you want your ribbon to say: I love CWHR and Seren (seriously don't change it)
Other Favourites: Nope me dear!
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? Hmmm... nope!
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about:
Fist off, I want to write a note to Cottonwood Horse Ranch. Cottonwood, you have changed my life for the better. You have lead me to some of the most amazing people I know, best friends, and made my love for horses grow every time I am around you. You have taught me how to be patient, kind, and understanding. Running you, and typing a lot, has helped me extreme in my spelling, reading, and writing grades(especially spelling I had trouble with that when I was younger). You have kept me up and running, and not once have I been board while helping you find a place in adoptable oekaki. Every horse that I own from you is so special to me, as I know the creators put so much love into each horse they make. Cottonwood, I hope you can keep running strong for many years to come, because you can count on me to always be their by your side.

Lets start off with...SerenWish, who is making this all possible. Seren, you are truly my life goal inspiration. You are always so loving and kind, and is always their, concerned about even the smallest things that have gone wrong for me. You really life my sprits when I talk to you, and love a good laugh too, me dear friend who is currently rolling on cookie dough. I would say you are the real angel of cottonwood, and I can't remember a time when you where inactive! Seriously! I am sure their is not one person at cottonwood who has ever felt uncomfortable, ignored, or uninvited when they are around you. I love you to the moon and back!

Ok, second person to come to mind is preppy paws. I am her official magical unicorn rainbow zebra. I always give her an amazing nickname, but literally forget it after a message or two. So for now... you will be my Sparkling Chocolate Nimbus(nimbus definition from google: a luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint.) You can make friends with anyone in like... two seconds, and pretty soon you are giving them goofy nicknames. I think you have made me laugh more than anyone else on CS... and I can still remember one of our first real conversations over pm... we where talking about mouses... and reaching through screens and weird stuff like that. Anyway, thanks for always being a best bud!!

Next I will do Ariana Black. I have to thank you for everything I have now. You are so sweet and kind and so thankful all the time! I am so proud to be running your adoption center, and will always be their if you need to talk to someone or need another pretty character done. Lol.

ImmyWimmy1. Omygosh. Not much to say other than I loooovveee you soo much! You make me mad because you are always sorry about being inactive for like... 2 days? Pshht. You are so amazing, make amazing horses, are SOOOO kind. You write super long paragraphs of nice things for people, and I can't even do a few sentences(because I suck with words). May all your days in the future be happy! You deserve every bit of happiness immy!

ty_tay. You are my IDOL when it comes to drawing horses. You have amazing characters(which of course I don't stalk), and make amazing horses! It is so cool that you where in 4-h like me, and I hope you stick around cottonwood for a long time to come!!

cn_spots I know you are one of Cottonwoods original artists. You are seriously an amazing artist, and though I wish I could see you around more often(lol, to adopt more of your horses), I know you have a busy life. I hope that happiness comes your way wherever you are, and that your path will lead you back to Cottonwood.

~Country~ Not only in the past have you been loyal to the Cherry Tree Stables, but also at CWHR. CWHR would not be where it is today without you. I know these days you have not been on as much, and we have talked about why you can't be inactive, but I totally understand! I will be holding on to you as long as possible my friend!!

Forever Insane I remember when their was just a few of us artists, hanging out drawing horses at CWHR, little did we know that it would become loved by so many others like we love it! I am so glad to have you as my friend! I hope you stay an artist, as you where their with me when I first started up Cottonwood, helping me with customs and such.

Omygosh to random guys if you have been around cottonwood, go read the old topic: viewtopic.php?f=52&t=1601662
I literally just read all the posts from 1-100. It brings back SOOO many memories!!

sappirepspirit From surprising us with your crazy elf antics and stunning remade lines, to making seriously some of the most beautiful adoptables out their. Sapphy, you are CRAZILY AMAZING!! You are so creative, especially the tack that you add to your adoptables. You are also so kind and loving. Cottonwood and me are so glad to have you in our lives!



My moms gonna kill me if she finds me awake this late. I have a lot more to say guys! To the rest of the artists and the fansssss!!!! So, check back later!


Preferred Discipline: Western... any... depending on breed I suppose <3 If its a warmblood English. Lol. I am no help at all.

[UnicornTamer]

Oh, this is so sweet! Thank you, Seren; I love you.
Username: UnicornTamer
Favourite Breeds: Frisian, Arabian, Shetland pony, Appaloosa, Gypsy Vanner, Percheron, Clydesdale, Shire, Paint, Assateague pony, Fjord, Haflinger, Lusitano
Favourite Coat Colors: white, buckskin, black, esp. roan, silver dapple and palomino
Favourite Horse Patterns: appaloosa snowflake, appaloosa roan, dapples, tobiano paint, splashed white paint, sabino paint
Favourite Markings: blaze, socks, dark legs & muzzles, zebra stripes on legs, dorsal stripe, star, stockings
What do you want your ribbon to say: I Tame Unicorns
Other Favourites: longs manes and tails; forelocks which cover eyes, dark around eyes, slightly wavy hair or crimped like Frisians, lots of feathering, characteristic high-flung tails of Arabians
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? Gypsy Vanner Arabian Frisian
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about:

To Elentari and Dethroonz on CS:
You guys are the best sisters and companions on CS ever. Thank you for all the support and love from you two and all the free pets. =p

To Gabi my best friend:
I know you don't go on CS and you don't even speak English, but I want to say that you have been the most amazing friend (other than Jesus) that I could ask for. You're always there for me, always willing to listen to me. I hope you have a wonderful great new year! Thank you for being such a great friend; I can only pray and hope to ever become like you.

To Bijou the mare:
It feels a little silly writing this for you since you're only a horse and I don't even own you, but I want to tell you that you have a been a great horse through all my errors and frustrations in learning to ride. You did such a good job the day we won my very first dressage competition. You and God both helped me out and I wouldn't have been able to do it without you.

[Hemalily]

Username: Hemalily
Favourite Breeds: Arabian, Vladimir Heavy Draft, Curly Horse
Favourite Coat Colors: Grullo, Bay Roan, Dapple Grey
Favourite Horse Patterns: Sabino, Splash, Overo, Leopard
Favourite Markings: Thin blazes, high stockings
What do you want your ribbon to say: Merry Christmas! (Maybe black and sparkly? )
Other Favourites: Rabicano, Sooty and Pangare are cool. Long manes and tails <3 and feathers
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? Anything by OneRepublic <3
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about:
Dear K,
You have been a literal godsend in my life. You always seem to understand what I'm going through and you know what to say. You're so optimistic and supportive of me. You deal with so much pain and hurt in your life, but you never give up. You are truly inspiring and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season <3

Gosh I'd write more but I'm sobbing :3

Thank you Seren <3 You are awesome

[SerenWish]

Attention All Wishers!

Thank you all so much for filling out forms, and I'm very happy to see the outburts of kind words towards fellow Chickensmoothians, people in your life, as well as your beloved animals! :D It truly warms my heart.
Remember that I am still accepting forms until December 26th, so if you have friends who want a gift tell them to check it out!
It has just become Christmas Eve here in my timezone, and I wanted to be clear about posting/revealing information!
First off, if you have seen Immy's Christmas thread, you'll recognize this order of gift-making, and I will be sticking to it.

1. Cottonwood Staff Members- Yeah, sorry guys, but these hard-working awesome people not only deserve gifts first because of their work, but also because they are my dear friends.
2. Streaming Buddies- these guys keep me going on my long, hard days where I'm feeling down. I really wouldn't be where I was without them. x3
3. Cottonwood Members- I appreciate all of you, even if you don't have time for my streams, and I am happy to have all of you around. <33
4. New Members- I am SO HAPPY to create gifts for you guys, and I don't want you to feel insulted, okay? This is just the order I need to go.
My goal is to have them all done by January 3rd. Hopefully New Year's,but we'll see how it goes.

When am I releasing the few horses I've already made/the staff horses?
I will be releasing them close to midnight on Christmas (end of Christmas Eve), so approximately 24 hours, I'm going to work hard to finish them all by then.

Why is it taking me so long?
I REALLY want each of these horses to be special, so I'm trying to put lots of effort/care into each one. Even a solid horse, with mane/tail edits, tack coloring, and the horse coloring itself, take me about 35 minutes (minimum) and most take upwards of 50 minutes or more. So please don't rush me, I'd rather give you a better horse later than a rushed horse earlier.

How long will users have to claim their horses?
One week after they're made. Sorry, I won't have time to PM everyone! :3 just keep an eye out! I'll try to post everyones little "covers" with usernames so you can bookmark yours, if you wish. (If you are on a trip and cannot get to a computer, PM me when you get back.)

As Immy mentioned, I MAY take tack/edits to the horses later, but do not request them unless I have given you express permission. And if you don't like a horse, that's fine, we can work it out.

**SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT COMMENTING ON OTHER HORSES**

Guys, I know it's fun to comment on other people's horses, especially if one catches your fancy. But I have a few stipulations about commenting on horses in general.

- If someone prefers that people do not comment on their horse and makes a note of that, please respect their rights and desires to do so, and refrain from commenting.

- Do not be pushy about breedings/etc, as some people may want to keep their horse special/to themselves.

- BIG NOTE: Please do not post things about being jealous, wishing the horse was yours instead, or wishing you could swap/trade horses.
I'm going to be honest here, but while sometimes saying "I'm jealous" or "I wish this was mine!" is okay, and people don't mind it, other times it can cause three things:
1) The owner of said horse may feel pressured or guilty
2) The artist may feel like you don't appreciate your own horse
3) It can tarnish the good feeling of getting gifts on Christmas.

Let me be clear, if you are truly not happy with your horse for some reason, you may take it up over PM with me. But, if I feel that someone is being ungrateful on here, or any other gift thread (Immy's, or Elf Antics), I will consider readopting their gift. It's fine to kid around and love other peoples' horses, that's not the issue. But when your comments are outright upsetting or have a passive-aggressive tone (look it up if you're not sure what that means), it kind of sullies the meaning behind the gifts.

Sorry for that little rant, I want things to go awesomely for everyone, so that everyone can just enjoy the gifts and have a very, very Merry Christmas. :3

On the flip side... MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE! I am grateful for each and every one of you, as your presence in my life is a gift! *cue cheese* x3

[wonderfall-]

Username: LuckyDucky265
Favourite Breeds: Marwari
Favourite Coat Colors: Black
Favourite Horse Patterns: Wait what? Sorry I don't know that much about horses XD
Favourite Markings: White mane and muzzle.
What do you want your ribbon to say: Stay awesome
Other Favourites: Nope!
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? BOOKS LIKE HARRY POTTER, PEGASUS, SPIRIT ANIMALS, THE SELECTION, IMPOSTER!! TAYLOR SWIFT I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about: Thank you everyone who has been kind to me. You guys made my day, and I will be forever grateful for you, even though some of you only did the tiniest of things, like smiling to me on a Monday morning. You guys rock!

[tynahi]

Username: Tynahi
Favourite Breeds: Arabian, Thoroughbred, Abaco Barb, Kiger Mustang, Spanish Mustang, Criollo, Colorado Ranger, American Quarter Horse, Nez Perce Horse, Bashkir Curly Horse, Nangchen Horse, Tibetan, Xilingol Horse, Yili horse. Purebred please and thank you.
Favourite Coat Colors: Black, Any Shade of Grullo, Silver Dapple [Roan] Grullo, Silver Dapple, [Silver] Blue Roan, Sooty Bay Dun, Sooty Buckskin, Silver Buckskin, Dark Dapple Gray, Steel Gray
Favourite Horse Patterns: Appaloosa: marble (like on my Frosty Night), Snowflake, Frosted Hip, Extended Blanket. Paint: Any Minimal Paint, Splash with Badger facial marking, Sabino, Tobiano with Wing like wither markings.
Favourite Markings: Brindle, Reverse Brindle, Badger Face, Mask Like Markings, Dun Factors, anything unique
What do you want your ribbon to say: Christmas 2014 either black blue or silver [or combo]
Other Favourites: Blue Gray and Heterochromia Eyes
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? I love winter/snow/rain, I like either simplistic things or vey unique things, I like the colors: blue, black, gray/silver, white, I love nature/natural things, archery, songs I like include: The Forgotten, Wake Me Up,Im Still Here, Strange, Everybody's Changing and Say Something.
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about:
To All CWHR Staff
You guys are all amazing! I want to thank you guys for all your work and for being so welcoming! I remembered I followed Cottonwood for a while, but was intimidated by how big the community was, but once I joined you guys made me feel so included. Thank you so so so much for everything.

SerenWish
Seren what can I say, my friend? I wish I was better with words than I am, but I just wanted to tell you that you are one of my dearest, closest friends on here and I appreciated all that you have done for me. You have always been there and though we don't always talk I know I can always count on you to be there if I need to.

Teresa8Oats
Resa! You're just so amazing! I have enjoyed getting to know you better here and at other adoptables. You are so sweet, caring and reliable and just a joy to be around. Thank you so much for all you do.

Arrows
Arrows! You were one of my first friends on CS. I have enjoyed working with you at all the different adopts we have been at. I know we don't talk as much as we used to, but I value your friendship and am so glad that I have gotten to know you <33

{Horse}
Orse! I miss talking with ya buddy! You are so kind and funny and just amazing! Thanks for being there and sticking with me even when I get a tad annoying.

Merry Christmas to you all!! <3

[SerenWish]

**UPDATE**

Looks like the horses I've finished won't be up until afternoon tomorrow, Christmas Day, my time. (EST). I'm really sorry, but I've gotten so busy! I'm working as I can between family and creature matters. :3 I will say, while they do take time, I REALLY enjoy making horses for you all, it's fun! :D I will stream on the 26th while I work on them :3


Would people like a "in progress chart" like Immy has? if not, I totally don't need one, it's up to you all. XD

[horselover360]

Username:horselover360
Favourite Breeds: Quater horses
Favourite Coat Colors: dapple polimino
Favourite Horse Patterns: 1 white stockings
Favourite Markings: blue eyes
What do you want your ribbon to say: merry christmas
Other Favourites: none
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? Big Chexs to Cash
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about: (write as much as you want!)


thank you

[SerenWish]

Horses Revealed!

15 Horses have been Revealed!
50 Horses Total!
35 Horses to Go!

Staff
all patched up
ty_tay
ImmyWimmy1
sapphirespirit
teresa8oats
cn_spots
preppypaws
Forever Insane
Penultima
o s h u n

Non-Staff
Baby bunnies!
Azteca.
PollyPoos
sjmaef5
Kiwilady

[P0RTLAND]

Username: GRlEVER
Favourite Breeds: Puruvian Pasos, Marwaris, and the classic American Quarter horse.
Favourite Coat Colors: I like blues and strawberries
Favourite Horse Patterns: Appaloosas and roans!
Favourite Markings: Birdcatcher spots
What do you want your ribbon to say: I'm not sure, can you choose for me? c:
Other Favourites: All my horse characters are here so you can kind of get an idea of what I like!
Any other notes? Images/Songs/Inspirations? one, two, three, four!
Write a nice note to someone at CWHR, or someone/some animal you care about: Ah, I don't really know anyone here, but I can already see the amount of effort put into this every-growing community!