- Arctic Barbs
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History
Over 500 years ago a ship set sail from Spain to the 'New World' or America. Among all the Spanish goods were a dozen prized Spanish Barbs. The men had been asked to gift the horses to Native Chiefs, in hopes of creating peace between the nations. As the months trailed on, the Spanish ship became lost upon the sea. Then one night an awful storm struck the ship. Flying over the waves and dropping onto rocks, the ship became weak. Soon, the ship began to sink into the depths of the unforgiving ocean. Crew members dashed to find safety; many of the men leaped into the sea, abandoning the horses. With the weight of the water upon the ship, the horses' wooden stalls crashed. Like their humans, they too leaped into the sea. That night all was thought to have been lost. What was unknown however, was that nine of the horses had actually swam to shore. They had bravely fought through the waves, wind, and cold to have found a small strip of coastal land. That land is known now as an Alaskan Island. Among the nine surviving horses, were two stallions and seven mares. These horses would adapted and populate on this Island and soon migrate to other Northern Alaskan Islands.
Features
After hundreds of years the Spanish Barbs left many of their original traits and features. Now Known as Arctic Barbs, the horses had developed a very thick, long coat of fur. This thick, somewhat curly coat would protect them during the long winter months. Along with their thick coat of fur, the horses had grown feathering on their legs and faces, which like their coats gave them warmth from the cold. Untouched the animals' manes and tails also grew very long and thick. It's noted that stallions appear to grow longer manes and tails, but the mares' hair is close behind. The stallions also appear to grow taller, being between 15 to 16.3 hands. While mares are usually between 13.3 to 15 hands. In addition Arctic Barbs come in almost every known horse coat color. They are most commonly Palomino, Cremello, Dun, and Grey, but they are also seen in Roan, Black, Chestnut, and Bay. Arctic Barbs can also have Appaloosa, Paint, and Pinto markings. Brindle and Leopard Appaloosas are the rarest colors in the breed.
How To Adopt
You may adopt, breed, or create a custom Arctic Barb. Adoption is the only free way however! To adopt a Arctic Barb you must first find an Arctic Barb that says 'Adopt Me' on it's page. You then must fill out the forum that will be included on their page and post it there. There are currently no limits on how many Barbs you may adopt or create. However, please be fair to others and only adopt Arctic Barbs that you would really like. And please love your Barb.
Customs
At this time, Barron is the only artist that is allowed to create custom Arctic Barbs. Customs are still WIP
Breeding
WIP
designed by Barron - background/color by vintage rose - lines by Svavellitium
