[hellenistic]

Route Two of the Hawthorn Hooves Stable Event
You were up before the dawn, but you weren’t the only one, and, as the sun rose its sleepy head into the sky, the Search and Rescue group were ready to head out again. The group stumbled across - or, more accurately, into - a small creek, and, even more exciting, the tell-tale hoofprints in the thick mud.

Following the creek led you all to a small oasis, and, relaxing in the cool midday sun, some dozing, some sipping from the water, others just sitting, the second group of horses.

This is a Route Two horse! Remember you must first enter in the Route Two prompt before you enter for any horses listed as route one. You may only win two horses per route, excluding the horses listed as "Special," of which you may only win one total.

Competition: How does this horse feel about water and the Oasis? No limits.

Owner: DVTProject
Show Name: Flicker Of The Flame
Barn Name: Wick
Gender: stallion
Age: 5
Height: 15hh
Eye Color: amber
Phenotype: red dun cat-tracked tobiano
Genotype: ee aa DD ToTo Ff
Mane Type: long
Discipline: Grey
Halter: Hunter
Breeding Info:
- homozygous dun
- homozygous tobiano
- flaxen carrier
Edit List:
long mane
long tail

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Ends November 22 at 10am EST.

[Lex.]

Username;; Lex.
Show Name: Last Summer Whisper
Barn Name: Tomoko
Gender: stallion
Age: 7 yrs
Height: 16.5hh
Halter: Anything that matches with his coat <3
Discipline: Western Pleasure
Competition:

Finding a calm place in the midst of a storm seemed like a miracle. He was supposedly the first to find it, rushing towards the warm still water. Compared to the frigid climate of the area surrounding him, the oasis was like a sauna. Tomoko has always loved the water, finding ways to get out of chores and practice to go wading, jump in puddles, or sit by the river.

Finding this oasis brought back many happy memories of water, dating back to a time when he was merely a foal. Him and the other horses from his old stable were brought to the beach on a vacation of sorts. There they got acclimated to the water, learning to wade in it, and stay above the water. There they did races on the shore, weaving, and jumping. The whole time, the other colts and fillies were busy trying to learn what they wanted to compete in, Tomoko simply sat by the water, drinking in it's serenity. The way water moves has always interesting him. Water could be dangerous, but so calm. How come?

Tomoko spent the rest of his time in the oasis catching up on lost sleep, and recovering from the shock of the cold. He hadn't gotten a chance to get in touch with water like he used to in a long time, and this was a nice refresher on the subject.

[LemonBunny]

Username;; LemonBunny
Show Name: Polar North's Diamond Of The Sea
Barn Name: Eughan
Gender: stallion
Age: 4 Years
Height: 17hh
Halter: Very pale seafoam green with gold tack
Discipline: English Pleasure
Competition: Eughan has always been an aquatic stallion, loving the sea and feeling right at home alongside her crashing waves.

Ever since he was a foal, he would visit the beaches with his handler and splash in the cool water, hoofing at the seafoam and misty sprays as they crashed against the rocks and the sands on the shore.

It was actually Eughan's idea to guide the other horses along the creek, as he had visited the oasis several times before, he knew that at least one of the handlers- his old one- knew about this place, and he knew that they would be found there but also have fresh water to drink.

When he got there, he felt nostalgic a little bit alongside the hope it sparked in him.

Eugh wished that the stables weren't closing down, that he had more time with his handler, that he knew what his fate would be after he left Hawthorn Hooves.

He remembered playing with crabs and seagulls as a foal, chasing them along the shoreline and up the grassy hills, he remembered his handler collecting seashells and pretty pieces of sea glass and putting them in a bucket.

He recalled the shimmering, silvery scales of fish glinting underneath the shallow waters and collecting in the pools in the rocks, how they flipped and circled in the clear waters.

He has always felt as though somehow, the sea, the river and the oasis understood him, somehow they knew him and rushed the sands and banks to greet him, to say hello to their old friend.

Eughan hoped that wherever he ended up at after the stables closed, he could greet the sea again.

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[lynx!]

Username;; lynx!
Show Name: SC Seen and Dun
Barn Name: Royal
Gender: Stallion
Age: 9 years
Height: 16.3 HH
Halter: #42897f with gold hardware
Discipline: Team penning
Competition:

Royal regards any and all water with thinly veiled disgust. Baths are seen as something more akin to punishment, rain means it's time to hide under shelter, creek crossings are worst of all and require utmost encouragement. He loathes even passing by sprinklers, and if a droplet lands on him, often tucks his hind end under himself and pins his ears. One can say with little doubt that Royal has had a terrible past few days, what with having to leave his home of nine years, clamber out of a wrecked trailer, and now having to be so close to sticking, wet mud and far too much water for his tastes. Other horses might be glad to have come across the Oasis, but Royal will stand as far away as he can, on dry land, and only creep out every once in a while to take a quick drink.

[BadgerBuddies]

Username;; BadgerBuddies
Show Name: BBR Stormy Serpent
Barn Name: Drago
Gender: stallion
Age: 3 years old
Height: 17hh
Halter: something blue please!
Discipline: Jumpers
Competition:
There was a chilly snap in the air. As the galloping herd began to slow their pace, many of them began to shake as the strong gusts ruffled their manes. Unfortunately for the tired, cold horses, they bolted down the path cut short by a flowing river of water.

The cool, damp mud at the banks of the water was even less enticing than normal. Many of the horses began to shy away as they stepped into the muck, as it splashed up onto their bellies. One horse among the herd rushed into the water without a care in the world. Drago loved the water, and did not care how cold it was, he was making the plunge. To the dismay of his herd, Drago pranced around happily in the creek, splashing water up onto them, watching him from what should be dry land. When the stallion laid down and began to roll in the water, that's when the rest of his herd walked away, wanting no part of his games. Drago shrugged, pulling himself to his feet and shaking himself off. He followed after his herd, knowing he would be safest if he remained with them, but he followed their path from within the creek, refusing to leave the watery fun.

[DigitalLinx]

Username;; DVTProject
Show Name: Flicker Of The Flame
Barn Name: Wick
Gender: stallion
Age: 5yrs
Height: 15hh
Halter: Your choice
Discipline: Hunter
Competition:
Wick bolted from the fallen trailer, watching all the horses split up. He went down the safest looking path, going full speed.

That was a mistake

Wick felt his feet slip from underneath him as he slipped down the muddy slope. The minute his feet hit the freezing water, Wick was thrown into a flashback.
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A group of colts were running around the pasture, all giggling and laughing as they went. One of the smaller colts sped ahead, shouting, "CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!" The other squealed excitedly and took chase, but the smaller foal was just too fast. He whipped his head around the blow of a razzberry at them, but instead, he gave them a look of confusion when they stopped suddenly. Had they gotten bored or tired. He shrugged and went to turn back around, but he was too late. The colt's feet slipped on the muddy ground as he fell into the deep water. His legs flailed about, panicking as he tried to stand. He felt something grab him by the neck as he was dragged out of the water. The colt coughed for a minute or two, struggling to his feet. He looked up only to meet eyes with his rescuer. A large bay tobiano stallion towered above him. The colt expected the stallion to have a cold and bitter expression, but instead, he had a kind one, the one he'd see on his mum. "Careful there bud, you could've gotten pretty hurt. He said kindly, helping the colt walk out of the mudbank. "T-Thank you" He mumbled quietly, meeting snouts with the older horse. "Run along now and be more aware ok?" The stallion asked, satisfied when the colt nodded his head.
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Wick felt that familiar feeling on his neck as someone pretended to pull him out (as Wick was big enough now). Wick composed himself, taking deep breaths. He glanced over to see the same stallion he'd come to know as his father. "You ok?" He asked softly, helping his son out of the water. Wick nodded tentatively, leaning into his dad's warmth. "Blaze, is he ok?" a concerned horse asked Wick's dad, in which he nodded. "Bad memories... There's an Oasis up ahead, tell the group to meet up there. Blaze said, giving Wick another reassuring nudge. The horse nodded and ran off, leaving the two alone again. "An Oasis? Really?" Wick said, giving his dad a stink eye. "Oh calm down Wick, there's a ton of dryland to rest on, you can find a comfy spot near the trees and away from the water if you'd like," Blaze reasured, swatting away some bugs with his tail. Wick sighed, it would work for now.

[hellenistic]

Username;; DVTProject
Show Name: Flicker Of The Flame
Barn Name: Wick
Gender: stallion
Age: 5yrs
Height: 15hh
Halter: Your choice
Discipline: Hunter
Competition:




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