[The Lost Gremlin]

Moorland Pony Adopts

What are they?
Moorland Ponies are a compact sturdy breed that's consistently found on the moors and in the mountainous regions of the United Kingdom, where they were originally exclusive to before a few were domesticated. They are not an actual breed in themselves as it's thought they are simply a mix of different pony breeds and such that can already be found - hence their wide gene pools and colourations.

Their strong, well-boned legs, general sturdiness and bomb-proof nature makes them excellent for being children ponies, as well as valuable hacks and hunters. Because of it's origins it is noted for being exceptionally hardy and disease-resistance, with endurance to match. All in all though, they do not look much different to any other stocky pony breed.

Physical Description
They look very similar to other pony breeds native to the UK. Their heads are short and strong with thick necks that possess an arch of sorts when they move. Their heads are typically rather broad and are not dished like with certain Welsh breeds.
Their legs are a bit on the short side but are powerful nonetheless; these legs contribute greatly to their overall strength and agile movement. Their hocks are lightly feathered and their hooves round and sturdy to allow easy and steady movement over even the boggiest of terrains.

All year round their bodies are covered in a short woolly coat that more or less stays exactly the same even in the summer, although the dead hairs are shed regularly and therefore some of the darker ponies lighten in colour in the warmer months. Their manes and tails are made up of thick, coarse hairs that cannot be easily tamed. Most people prefer to have the manes hogged and tails cut short to avoid matting, however with regular grooming it's possible to keep them manageable.

The breed ranges between 12 hands and up to 15.3 hands, however anything bigger than 14.2 hh is usually uncommon. Regardless, all sizes make wonderful mounts for people of all ages and level of experience.

The Moorland may come most solid colours with bays, blacks, darker greys and chestnuts being the most common, however just about any colour is accepted. Because ponies from domesticated and feral backgrounds inter-bred with the wild herds at some point, pinto and appaloosas can also be found although are extremely rare, as is finding one with blue eyes. Human domestication has also helped to contribute to the wide-spread of colours. The only colours this breed cannot come in is grullo, white-grey and brindle. Dapples and roans are also allowed, but are fairly uncommon.
All white markings on the face and legs are allowed in the breed. Dun-coloured individuals may also have dorsal stripes and faded stripes along the legs.
Other unusual sorts of markings have also been discovered in this pony, particularly odd types of spotting and dappling that's yet to make an appearance in any other equine.

General Rules
► Follow the rules of CS Oekaki
► Please do not spam this thread.
► Always be respectful towards the staff as well as to everyone else.
► You may have an unlimited number of MPs but you may only apply for two at a time with an adoption limit of four a month. At any time you may withdrew your adoption application to try for another.
► If staff positions are not open, then please do not ask to be one.
► You may use any ponies you adopt as characters in a story, rp, etc. Just please do not claim the design as your own.
► You may these offsite as long as you give the appropriate credit.
► Do not bribe the artists. This will not only get you a temporary adoption suspension but it will also disqualify any and all forms that you have currently placed.


Artist Rules
► Artists may only create five MPs a week. If you still have at least two unadopted MPs please wait until they have been adopted before you make more.
► Follow the colour/marking/size regulations in the 'What are they?' introduction paragraph - we don't want lots of pintos/appaloosas/blue eyes floating about!
► Please let me know before making any specials/rare adopts. Only during special holidays and events will I allow unnaturally coloured ones or ones with unrealistic designs/patterns to be released.
► You may make three customs for yourself.
► Do not be biased when choosing a winner for your adopts.



How to adopt a Moorland Pony
To adopt a MP, click on the one you want and read through the description to find out how to adopt it. Usually you will be required to add something extra to the form in order to increase your chances to win it, such as making up a story about the pony and such.
All MPs are free to adopt - they will never cost anything ^^

[The Lost Gremlin]

Moorland Ponies For Adoption
Moorland Pony#2
Moorland Pony#3
Moorland Pony#6
Moorland Pony#7
Moorland Pony#8

Moorland Ponies That Have Been Adopted
Moorland Pony#1 - 'Dusk' - SerenWish
Moorland Pony#5 - 'Hunny' - Shenan_the_cat
Moorland Pony#4 - 'Bucky' - Neon Song

[The Lost Gremlin]

Moorland Breeding
As long as you own at least one Moorland Pony, you may breed him/her to produce a single foal. Twins are extremely rare, and quite often they will be non-identical with the possibility of getting one colt and one filly, or two colts or two fillies.

Stallions may cover up to six mares.
Mares may breed up to six times.
Geldings and Special Events cannot breed at all.


When breeding there are several options:
► Breeding two of your own MPs
► Arranging to breed your horse with another
► Stallions and mares may be put up for stud

When you breed two of your own MPs together, you will get to keep the foal (unless you'd like it to go for adoption or want to gift it to someone else).

Or you may ask to breed with someone else's stallion/mare to produce a foal. Both owners then must decide to who will keep it. Keep in mind that it'll use up one of the pony's breedings, even if you aren't the on who keeps the foal. You MUST get permission to breed your MP to someone else's.

Stallions and mares may be put up for stud. They'll be available to be bred by anyone who chooses to, however the owner of the pony on stud will not get to keep the foal regardless to whether their MP is a mare or stallion.


Please visit this part of the MP adoptions to find the appropriate breeding forms:
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=1649499

[ferretjuice]

Can I be an artist?

[The Lost Gremlin]

At the moment I'm not looking for any, but as soon as I get the rest of this thread all nice and done, I'll be holding an artist competition ^^

[ferretjuice]

Ok

[The Lost Gremlin]

Bump~

[The Lost Gremlin]

Bump~

[Pink Pony]

Is there going to be breeding?
What about customs?

[The Lost Gremlin]

Breedings are being sorted out right now, however foal linearts won't be available for the time being.

For the time being, customs will not be done ^^