Brindled Highland Gypsy Drums originated in northern Alaska and Canada around the 16th century. They were bred with Gypsy Vanners and Drum Horses by Indian tribes, but didn't seem to really inherit the paint genes very commonly. Instead, they adapted a brindling similar to striping along the midsection, and sometimes the legs, neck, and very rarely the face. This breed was originally bred for wars between rival tribes, only the best of the best put to use. They were intended to carry men across the harsh, cold tundra quickly, and be strong enough to carry supplies and agriculture when and where it was needed. As the natives began to travel south slowly and progressively, they also brought their horses with them. During the Westward Expansion, as Indian tribes were overtaken and destroyed, the Gypsy Drum horses would spook and run. The drafts eventually made their way back north towards the lands where they originated. Luckily, no BHGD was miraculously taken by pioneers of the American West. A few hundred years later, in the late 1980's, a few archaeologists headed to northern Canada in search of relics and ruins of the Indian tribes that once lived there. Instead, they found the giant draft breed of the legendary Brindled Highland Gypsy Drums in a remote part of the tundra, and breeding in secluded herds. The horses were thought to be a myth as no skeletons were found to support the evidence of them ever even existing. The men reported the finding of the horses to the Canadian government, and the drafts began to quickly gain attention again after hundreds of years. Some of the horses were left on reservations protected by the government to roam free, while only about 50 were brought back for research and for use as breeding stock. Eventually, specific stud books and ranches for the breed were established and the breed became more popular as working horses. To control the wild population, Canada occasionally does round ups much like they do with mustangs and adopted them out. Some ranches even have permits to catch new horses for their blood lines or to be trained and adopted out to new homes, but there were only a few farms whom were able to do this.
Looks like you've managed to find your way to the Brindled Highland Gypsy Drums Artist Competition! We're looking for a few great artists; breeding, guest, and permanent artists; to work with this species alongside of us!
Now, there are a few rules, before we get started:
- -Do not remove the signature
-Do not add any edits
-No unnatural colors. We're not looking for pink and purple unicorns here.
-No using the designs for yourself. You will not take these lines or designs offsite or onsite for your own use.
-Do not remove the "Fake" sign. Follow all directions of the layers. If it says don't remove it, then don't remove it. No removing any other layers than what is specified.
-Create a cover for yourself before entering. If you do not create a cover and only make 1 entry on the front page or multiple on the front page, it highly decreases your chances of winning.
-You may only have up to 3 entries.
-Pay attention to rarities of the brindling & brindling colors, coat colors, and their rarities. You can find the rarities here.
-I want to see at least 3 different brindling patterns, brindle color, coat color and rarities. I want to see variety!
-If you do not read the rules, you will not be able to enter anymore.
Now, onward to prizes...
First place:
-Permanent artist position
-4 2014 uncommons
-2 surprise customs from other artists
Second place:
-Permanent artist position
-2 2014 uncommons
-1 surprise custom from other artists
Third place:
-Guest artist position (1 month)
-1 self custom
-5 adopts
-4 2014 commons
Fourth place:
-Guest artist position (1 month)
-1 self custom
-5 adopts
-2 2014 commons
Fifth place:
-1 surprise custom
-4 2014 commons
I will PM you and request if I want you speficially as a breeding artist, permanent artist, or guest artist and such.
Good luck everyone!
No current end date!
