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When scientists were exploring and logging species in a remote swampland, They were startled to discover a large population of horses- and to boot, all different sorts. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that this had been a dumping sight for unwanted equines, the careless owners thinking they'd fall victim to the swamps dangers. Instead, they Thrived! Rather than take them from the home they've grown accustomed to, we simply have made a few adjustments- keeping this Wild place a sanctuary for all the unwanted. There are efforts to tame some of them for adoption - frankly who knows how many generations this dumping and evolving, so to speak, has been going on. Some have responded fairly well, while others seem to struggle.
Your adoption choices can be wild, though taming will fall on you , and your plan to do so will most likely be expressed in the adoption form. Tamed Horses will have a halter, or various other tacks.
Semi wild adopts are used to humans well enough- touching ,feeding, occasional grooming-but these horses are not fit to ride , as they still retain some of their wild nature.
Sanctum horses are as any other- varying in size,color,breed,and personalities- mostly. It is clear to the founders of Sanctum that this has been a long term dumping site- though they can not calculate how long. With the addition of new dumpees, comes the addition of new bloodlines to this odd ecosystem. Those born and raised here do seem to have odd and even taboo behaviors that most horses do not. It has been documented on more than one occasion that these horses have engaged in predatory behaviors with small prey. Unsettling as it is, thankfully they seem to still largely remain herbivores.
The swamplands that have been discovered are actually an intricate ecosystem with a rather wide diversity. Further inland ,through the thick of the swamps , the landscape seems to mimic a mountainous terrain,there are several plains which is evident to have been and still remain to be grazing grounds for the wild.
There are a handful of big predators here- including a rare large cat or few, some species of canine-likely wolves adapted to the swamps, and of course the large reptiles-large snakes and alligators, seemingly of the caiman lines.
There are numerous bird species and small mammals,reptiles,and amphibians. There are also vast populations of insects and plant life that looks as if it's walked off a sci-fi scene.
It's almost as if our explorers stepped into a different world. While these Plethora of species seem mostly normal- we have observed and documented numerous oddities to this particular land's inhabitants. While we can rule that this is not due to some sort of radioactive or nuclear type energy, we have no current explanation.
We at SITS have taken to calling the "Native" Swampland ponies and horses by the breed "Swampland Mustang" or "Swamp Pony". This simply means our wranglers , usually, have no way of telling the exact genetics of some of our horses. We simply chalk them up to Swampland mustangs due to their vast genetic mix and wild natures. Similar to mustangs and Spanish Mustangs.
While there are a tremendous about of variables in the genes , coats, sizes, and personalities of the equines here, it appears as though 'painted' or "spotted" patterns-like that of Painted or Appaloosa spotted breeds- are common- at least most of these horses have some sort of white marking. Solid horses are uncommon, but occur. Some of These rarer few have been seen with odd , horn like growths on their heads or bodies. Much like a snowflake, no two of these horn like growths are the same per equine.
We have also seen a difference in their social behaviors. Some of these horses have lost herd mentality and become rogue. Some have acquired small families or massive herds with multiple leads- its bizarre but intriguing. We discovered many who've become collectors - small rocks, or leaves, sticks, etc. strategically placed and amassed together.
SITS Disposition Types :
Wild:
(Refuses most human contact,Not fit for riding)
Semi-wild:
(Human touch is okay, occasionally can work with manes/tails, refuses tacking of any sort, not fit to ride
Tame:
(very tolerate of human touch/ fit to bear weight, trained, etc. allows tacking)
Current Events!
Spooks In The Swamps
SITS Affiliates:
CWHR(pending)
Rohktans
Northern Norbreds
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