by grapejuice » Fri Jan 02, 2015 5:08 pm
Owner: Grapejuice
Name: Theia [thay-ee-uh]
Gender: Mare
Age: Four
Height: 13.1 hh
As it would be with any wild creature, coming into contact with a human for the first time was quite frightening. Theia was only a yearling at the time, old enough not to need her mother, but young enough to be dependent upon a herd. It was a warm spring day, and like many rambunctious young animals, she was eager to frolic and stretch her legs. So off she went, streaking through the field, her coppery coat glistening in the sunlight, kicking up her heels and having the time of her life. She felt so free, so lively, and then she heard them. The whoops and calls of men on horseback, spurring their steeds on after the odd-looking equine. Never had she seen such peculiar beings, and her instincts told her to run. So she did, or, at least she tried. A yearling vs. experienced riders on older horses isn't exactly a race that tips in her favor, and she was caught with ease. The rope fell around her neck like a noose, and grew taut as she put pressure on it. Reluctantly did she stop, ears flat to her skull in annoyance, before she was lead away.
Later that day she was brought into a round, wooden pen, where one of her captors came face-to-face with the wild girl. She was fearful and untrusting, not daring to make a single move towards the awkward being who took away her freedom. But they stayed, knelt before her, arm extended, gentle eyes locked onto her own. And for a moment she felt safe, oddly enough. And for that brief moment, she dared to step towards them, and extend her muzzle. When the hand came into contact, she flinched, only to realize it was doing her no harm, merely scratching her, much like when she was being groomed by her mother. Since then, Theia has lived contently amongst humans, though she's not one for being ridden, she makes a great barn-mate for their riding equines, and a perfect "pet" [if you'd prefer the term] overall.
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