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Percherons are a breed of draft horse that originated in the Huisne river valley in western France, most commonly seen in a black or grey color. They are well muscled, and known for their intelligence and willingness to work, as well as being generally peaceful creatures that are lovable and easy to train. They're seen between 15 and 19 hands high, and 1,900 to 2,600 pounds. Percherons were originally bred for use as war horses, but over time, they began to be used for pulling stagecoaches and later for agriculture and hauling heavy goods. They have been crossed with several light horse breeds, such as Arabians, to produce horses for range work and competition, but are still used for forestry work and pulling carriages.

Sleepy Hollow Percherons originates from the northern midwest United States, home to many varieties of horse from many different backgrounds of work; working as police mounts in Australia to forestry and farm work in Great Britain, parades, sleigh rides and hayrides around the world, and competing in various classes such as dressage and classic cart. Sleepy Hollow Percherons can very commonly seen in equine therapy and beginner riding lessons as well due to their gentle, relaxed behavior.

Simple Percheron this time! Give them a barn or show name with a meaning!
End Date: Sunday, October 16th

Owner: Autosarcophagy
Show Name: Velvet Glove
Barn Name: Pepper

Gender: Mare
Height: 18.0 hh
Eye Color: Wildberry
Phenotype: Chestnut
Genotype: ee Ata

[Autosarcophagy]

Owner: Autosarcophagy
Show Name: Velvet Glove
Barn Name: Pepper
Gender: Mare
Height: 18 hh
Halter Color: Eye Color
Prompt:
Named both for the 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' song and the phrase 'Velvet Glove' meaning, "superficial gentleness and courtesy masking a strong and unyielding will or determination."
Pepper has always exemplified these qualities, both in her gentle demeanor and in her iron resolve. This mare has endured many hardships throughout her life, facing unimaginable difficulty that may very well have been too much for any other horse. And yet, she persevered. Some may call it magic, or a miracle, but that undermines Pepper's agency. She has a part to play in the makings of her own destiny and has never once stopped fighting. No matter the challenges that she may face, Pepper is not the kind of horse to allow the cruelties of the world to break her.
Even after all she has gone through, Pepper was willing to give her new forever home a chance, where she was welcomed with open arms and embraced for the first time in her life.
You can now find Pepper out grazing in the rolling fields behind the stables. Ears perking as you approach, she'll lift her head to sniff your hand, allowing you to stay with her for a while and enjoy the sun.

[Folmes]

Owner: Autosarcophagy
Show Name: Velvet Glove
Barn Name: Pepper
Gender: Mare
Height: 18 hh
Halter Color: Eye Color
Prompt:
Named both for the 'Red Hot Chili Peppers' song and the phrase 'Velvet Glove' meaning, "superficial gentleness and courtesy masking a strong and unyielding will or determination."
Pepper has always exemplified these qualities, both in her gentle demeanor and in her iron resolve. This mare has endured many hardships throughout her life, facing unimaginable difficulty that may very well have been too much for any other horse. And yet, she persevered. Some may call it magic, or a miracle, but that undermines Pepper's agency. She has a part to play in the makings of her own destiny and has never once stopped fighting. No matter the challenges that she may face, Pepper is not the kind of horse to allow the cruelties of the world to break her.
Even after all she has gone through, Pepper was willing to give her new forever home a chance, where she was welcomed with open arms and embraced for the first time in her life.
You can now find Pepper out grazing in the rolling fields behind the stables. Ears perking as you approach, she'll lift her head to sniff your hand, allowing you to stay with her for a while and enjoy the sun.

Congrats! <3

[Autosarcophagy]

Thank you! I will treasure her forever