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A symbol of status and royalty, English Chargers are famous for their frequent
presence in London. With a similar stocky build to their cousin the zebra, English
Chargers also posses the more characteristic slender body of a horse. More unique
traits of the breed include the powerful front legs and slimmer hind quarters,
the larger nostrils and eyes, slight feathering around the hooves, extended mane,
long tail membrane, small and misplaced tail hair, and the prominent ram horns on
the head. These horns, like that of Bighorn Sheep, can block vision, and are often
cut shorter near the cheek. The tail, with its limited hair, is completely natural and
stately in fashion. However, some owners completely cut away such hair.
Nonetheless, the English Charger breed is known for its temperament, strength,
beauty, and grace.
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H I S T O R Y
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English Chargers are thought to have originated in Africa. A now extinct zebra species
imported to England was bred for their prized horns. Though unsure of the true mix, the
horse aspect of English Chargers is said to decent from the Hackney horse. Originally
owned by nobles and upper class men, such breed has been bred for their horns and tail
as well and are prized show horses.
Currently, the breed possesses natural horse colors often accompanied with some form
of striping. More uncommon colors found within English Chargers include Chestnuts and
bays, as well as sorrels and roans. The horns range in colors from blacks to browns to tans
to whites, and both genders carry a full set of horns. Their height ranges from 13.3-15.2
hh. Sometimes they are referred to as simply 'Chargers', 'British Zebras', 'English Zebras', or
'Ram Horses'.
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R U L E S♦This is a CLOSED species, meaning it cannot be replicated in any way.
♦My signature may not be removed from the drawing.
♦Harassment, disrespect, and bribery is not tolerated and can lead to warnings, suspensions, and bans.
♦You Chargers may be personal characters, fursonas, OC's, etc.
♦You may own an unlimited number of Chargers.
♦You may only adopt up to one Charger per day.
♦Forms are only open for changing by request of the artist.
♦Forms or work made by someone else must have citation in forms.
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