[ImmyWimmy1]

Closing for judging tomorrow, guys. :3

[Sandy Hoofprints]

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╟ Username: SandyHoofprints
╟ Name: Rufo (means "red hair" in Spanish)
╟ Age: 19
╟ Gender: Gelding (2 breedings max.)
╟ Breed: Welsh Pony Section D x American Paint Horse
╟ Height: 14.1hh
╟ Colour: Red dun
╟ Markings: Overo markings
╟ Genetics: A/a, D/D and O/o.
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Personality & History: Rufo is quite and extremely tolerant. Born to a strong and wise Welsh Pony stallion and a gentle and fair Quarter horse mare, he was 'talent-spotted' by the owners of a busy stables. They took him to his current home, where he has been all his life. It is geared towards inexperienced riders looking for a calm horse to go on treks. They saw he was gentle and unflappable and brought him up to be a dependable beginner's horse. He is trusted and adored by riders and horses alike - the riders soon realise he will do what they ask him to without fuss and that it would take a lot to shake him, and the other horses know he can be depended on as a true friend. Rufo gives and receives nothing but love, and leads a contented life, with an unlimited supply of fresh grass, an abundance of friends and thankfully good health.



** Hope I can still enter...

[ImmyWimmy1]

Apologies for the delay, but I've finally picked our winner!

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Username: ~FrozenSky~
Name: Map Out the Stars "Compass"
Age: 8
Gender: Gelding (2 breedings max.)
Breed: Welsh Pony Section D x American Paint Horse
Height: 14.1hh
Colour: Red dun
Markings: Overo markings
Genetics: A/a, D/D and O/o.

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Personality:
Before the accident, Compass was silent, strong, brave, and passionate. He never put up a fuss, and always carried out his duties with a strength and a passion that all could see. He was goal driven, brave enough to dive headstrong into nearly anything. His job was his life, and his family and friends respected that. After the accident, Compass just wasn't the same. People still believe he can become who he was before, but he needs so much work. he doesn't trust, he's needy, and he's extremely skittish. Underneath, he still wishes that he could go on one last adventure. But he's so scared and lonely, and he needs a friend who can help him become who he was before.
History:
Compass was bred in the mountains. He was bred to be a pack horse, with the hardiness of his Welsh Cob mother and stamina of his American Paint Horse father. He was a natural, brave enough to take on challenges but not so clouded by bravery to know what his limits were. He could plow through wind, rain, snow, anything if it meant reaching his goal. But one year the weather was bad, Compass and his owner knew they shouldn't have gone out. But they did, and consequences were irreversible. They were hunting, and the rain made the rocky slopes slippery. While they were climbing up a steep cliff, Compass's back hoof slipped. This caused his panniers to move and throw him off balance. He fell on his side, and couldn't get back up. He had many deep scratches on his legs and lower body. His owner managed to get him to safety, and the vet healed him as well as he could. The scars can not visually be seen, but he can never be used as a pack horse ever again due to the change in personality. After his owner heard this, he decided the best thing to do would be to send him to Cottonwood Horse Ranch, where he could start over. Now, he needs a home who can accept his needs and take care of him despite his quirks.

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Congratulations ~FrozenSky~, I really liked your story- it was short and concise, but I could see it happening to the horse and really felt like I was there during the accident! Wonderful work, my dear!

Honestly guys, it was a really tough choice. You all did a fantastic job with your stories- keep up the brilliant writing!!! <3 xxx

[NULL & VOID]

Oh my! I wasn't expecting this! What a pleasant surprise! Thank you very much! And everyone had such fantastic entries! I had no idea I even had a chance!

Oh! Finally, feel free to call me Sky.

[Sandy Hoofprints]

Congratulations Sky! It was a great story, and very believable - I'm not surprised you won! XD

[UnicornTamer]

Congrats!