XShow Stopper
"Flash"
Four years
chestnut
stallion
16.3 hh
saddlebred
8/10
Flash is not really a "good" horse. He's got a myriad of issues, but mostly he's just
fast. Like his name, Flash is quick at everything, both physically and mentally. He's a very smart horse, learning new cues with ease. He's also extremely speedy, it's hard to get him to even walk. All Flash wants to do is run, and he's willing to ignore even the sharpest of bits to get what he wants. Flash is also quick to spook, if he sees something scary he'll take off in a dead bolt. He can't seem to ever stay still, he's always moving and pacing around. Flash gets extremely attached to his pasture mates, he'll go into a frenzy without another horse around to keep him calm. When he's panicking, Flash has been known to run through fence or trying to jump out of his stall. The chestnut rarely rears or bucks, he's always too focused on going to stop enough to buck or rear.
The saddlebred stallion has been showing under saddle since he was 2 years old. His early, intense training sessions left the bright young stallion always on edge and tense. It didn't help that his trainers had no regard for his mind, just the chestnut's ability to get ribbons. This constant work and pressure has turned Flash into the horse he is today - totally unable to relax in almost any circumstance.
XBlack Rose
"Rose"
Thirteen Years
Black color
mare
17 hh
Trakehner
5/10
Rose has gone through several sets of owners. She was born on a reputable breeding barn, and given excellent care as a young filly. She was then sold to a trainer, whose goal was just to train and sell as many horses as possible in a short period of time. There, she was underfed and overworked, whipped into being a passable dressage horse. At about age four, Rose was rescued by an old man. He cared for her, taught her how to trust humans again. He competed on her for several years, and the two had a strong bond. The man realized that Rose wasn't a big fan of being touched and petted, and respected her space. Because of that, Rose was devoted to him. Unfortunately, when Rose was about eight years old, the old man died and his granddaughter inherited Rose. The young girl didn't understand the black mare's nature, however, and treated the horse like a pet instead of a partner. Rose was simply unable to handle all the hugs and mane braidings. It didn't help that the girl wasn't a great rider. Rose, who was already a sensitive horse to begin with, began acting out in an attempt to get away from the pressure the girl was putting on her by yanking on the bit so much. So Rose was sent to more trainers, all of whom just attempted to beat the mare into submission. She grew more and more aggressive, lashing out at anyone and everyone. Finally, it was too much for the girl and Rose was sold. She bounced between homes, each worse than the last until Rose finally ended up here.
Rose isn't by nature a bad horse. She wants to please, but she doesn't trust anyone. She's highly sensitive and requires the barest amount of pressure. Because of her past experiences, Rose has a bad habit of rearing when she's under pressure or doesn't understand something. The black mare doesn't really like to be touched and hugged on, but if she trusts a person she does enjoy little scratches. Rose just wants someone to take care of her and to be gentle with her, really. She wants to be good, but she doesn't know how anymore.