H I G H L A N DP A R A D I S E - H O R S E
B O D Y - T R A I T S☼ Thick, heavy bodies, peaking at 18hh.
☼ Their coat is quite thick, and can have a 'fluffy' appearance in winter.
xxxxx= The most common coats are darker ones such as bays, seal browns, blacks and all usually have a large about of
xxxxxwhite (usually overo) markings. However, it is also very common to see roans as well as greys, though strictly
xxxxxnot light or fleabitten grey.
xxxxx= The pangare or "mealy" gene is also very common, especially amongst horses whom do not have a great deal of
xxxxxwhite markings. This is also true for brindle and dapple genes.
xxxxx= Coats that could be classed as uncommon are ones with little or no white at all, with minimal sabinos being
xxxxxvirtually unheard of. As mentioned above, brindle, dapple and pangare are commonly seen on these coats.
xxxxx= Rare coats are those that are lighter in shade, such as buckskins, duns, chestnuts palominos and cremellos. Any of
xxxxxthese coats with less than 30% white is impossible for HPH.
xxxxx= Chimeric or mosaic horses are very rare, as horses in the wild with these striking coats are usually targeted by
xxxxxpredators. However, they are still possible and thus classed as very rare.
xxxxx= Apaloosas and leopards are strictly not seen in the wild. However, in captivity some breeders have managed
xxxxxto breed in this trait.
☼ Long ears, larger than normal.
☼ Feathers growing from behind the ear, withers, rump and tail. All feathers are usually symmetrical; non-symmetrical feathers are rare. The feathers can also be any colour, though neon colours are never seen.
☼ As with the VPH, a HPH stallion is able to straighten his feathers when in battle or attracting a mate to make himself look more intimidating (to opponents) or attractive (to females).
☼ Unnatural colours are also seen on the actual coat, often matching the colour of the feathers.
☼ Tail is generally very long, with each hair usually being the same length making the tail look very neat and tidy.
☼ Mane grows pointing forward, giving a 'mohawk' look. It also does not flop over, but stands due to its rigid hair.
L I F E - S T Y L EThe Highland Paradise Horse (or 'HPH' as it is commonly abbreviated) live in generally medium-high altitudes, whether it be mountain sides, hilly plains or cliffs. They are not known for their speed, but what they lack in agility they make up in sheer power. These horses have sturdy bodies built for durability and thus have high stamina, hardly ever tiring. Due to this, battles between rival males or predators usually last hours, until which point the threat backs down from exhaustion. In captivity, HPH are usually renowned for their strength, and so are popular with the agriculture field (as are many heavy horses), their unusual patterns and feathers making them ideal for activities such as demonstrations. As well as this, frequently are they taken on hiking missions, due to their ability to carry heavy loads and navigate the environment with ease. Typically however, stallions do not take part in any of these tasks as their personalities are particularly aggressive. Due to this it is usually only geldings and mares who are tame enough to work. Cross-breeds with Valley horses often produce excellent jumpers.
HPH can be found travelling in herds of up to twenty members at the largest, but average at about ten. These are built up of mostly mares and young stallions, with either a single stallion, two 'coalition' males (where two males take charge together) or a mated stallion and mare pair. A herd with a coalition leadership will often be larger than most herds (due to the shared amount of responsibility) but during mating season the group can become unstable from the tension between the dominant males. Sometimes a single mare can be found leading the herd, but this is rare and usually only occurs when her mate has died. If this occurs, it is not usual for the lone mare to eagerly seek a new stallion to take leadership of the group, but she will choose wisely, often turning down many suitors. Among smaller groups, HPH often stick to one mate for their lifetime.
Highland mares, due to the large protective herds they live in coupled with their strength, can birth six healthy foals in her lifetime; after that however, the chance of her birthing a healthy foal decreases greatly. Because of this, any mare up for adoption is only permitted six breedings, and for stallions, 7 coverings are permitted to owners. When breeding, you can submit this pedigree request, and your foal will either be accepted or rejected, and your Elysium horses bred.
As of right now, crossbreeds between the Highland horses and Valley horses are not permitted, though this may change in the future.
You may request a traditional breeding, which costs one uncommon pet from any year. (♂+♀)
Or you may request a Stem Cell breeding, which costs one rare Wishlist pet from any year. (♂+♂) or (♀+♀)
If either of the parents are not yours, please ask the other owners to private message me their permissions!
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