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Dez 6 || Stallion || Canyon Creek || Herd Stallion || Lieutenant 
Credits to venomxbaby on DA. Background by me Dez is a work horse, and he's built like it. A refined head sits on top of a strong neck; that is attached to a proportionate body sporting well-defined shoulders and hindquarters. His legs are sturdy and his feet are sure. He was bred for stability and stamina, and he delivered such. Dez stands at 16 hands, give or take. As for coloration, he is on the lighter end of the flaxen chestnut spectrum. Not quite a dark gold palomino, Dez has a darker cream mane and tail and a dustier red coat. His eyes are a solid brown as well, not as dark as some, but certainly not light. When they catch the sun, they can take on a more amber tint to match his coat. Dez has a relatively deep voice, though it's nowhere near gravelly. It carries a firm certainty behind it and commands attention. His movements are firm, by no means regal, but he carries himself with a quiet confidence. Overall, this stallion is more of a ruggedly handsome than beautiful. Personality Dez is definitely in the leader category. His years as a cow pony paid off in experience in rugged terrain, sometimes in extreme conditions. Because of his exposure to a variety of circumstances, he knows what he is doing. When he comes across a foreign situation, he's developed enough common sense to find a good, plausible solution. However, as he is not a lead or lieutenant, he does not try and work over the herd. Dez obeys and sustains the stallions above him, and he would not dream of undermining their authority; he has faith that they are the leaders the herd needs and that is that. He is a stallion that demands respect. His rule of thumb is that all horses deserve respect until they prove themselves unworthy. Therefore, Dez gives his respect and attention to each individual at first meeting. In return, he expects the same. Five. Dez has high standards for all those around him, especially in the emotional maturity category. His greatest frustration is a horse that does not act their age, especially when it comes to those his age. Dez is a stubborn creature, but not so hard as to be broken. As his grandfather used to say: "Blessed are the flexible, for they will never be bent out of shape." Five. He is a firm believer in compromise, but if that doesn't work, he has no problem doing what he sees is in the best interest of his horses. Dez is not a soft individual; however, foals will always bring out a gentler side in him. While he remains firm and strict with them, the little ones get a special attention that not many others ever gain. His sober, somewhat callous exterior melts into a fatherly horse who prioritizes the happiness and wellbeing of the foals. He will still discipline them, and he will do so with no favoritism shown. He'll explain his actions, though, to try and help them learn. Crush Open Mate None Foals Open Kin Open Affiliations Open, PM me Other None 
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Noche Almost 4 || Mare || Canyon Creek || Herd Mare || Content for Now 
Credits to Alla-equi on DA Noche is an elegant creature, and aptly named. Her sleek pelt is pitch black, as is the rest of her body; the only exception is the tiniest white star on her forehead. Her mane and tail, both medium in length, match the void of her pelt. Even her eyes are deep, liquid pools of night. Her movements are fluid and quiet, and she has a low, lulling voice. Noche has smooth, proportionate features. She stands just under 16 hands and has firm muscling, but she is not noticeably ripped. Her legs are sturdy and strong, as is the rest of her, and she holds a certain elegance to her appearance. A curved neck holds up a refined head with somewhat long, slightly curled ears. Despite her more average size, she often appears larger than she is: her coat seems to suck the light out of everything, and she has a calm, sure demeanor that demands at least a little respect. Five. Her more sober appearance also adds to the effect of a wiser mare older than she is. She was to look and be confident, steady, and level-headed; the way she carries herself certainly promotes that image. Personality While she may appear knowledgeable, Noche is still young and inexperienced, and she owns it. Her wisdom comes from following her elders, obeying commands, and observing outcomes of different situations. Her forte is watching with a calm, collected demeanor. She does not rise up in emotion as easily as other young horses, and she can hold her own in a battle of wits. Noche always dons a smooth expression, any emotion displaying in her eyes. Even then, her emotes are mild. Faint displeasure, for example, or a note of pride. It is extremely difficult to get a raise out of her, as she is quite good at deflecting comments or actions that she finds antagonizing. Despite this more languid base, she is not one to be run over. Her strength is a quiet one but it is there. Noche is the silent bearer of burdens, always ready to help another horse through a hard time, and she will fight to the death to protect those she cares about. She is loyal to her herd, though she may not always agree with decisions made, and she sticks to the rules. Noche will always expect others to do the same and she will take on the role of drill sergeant if need be. She does have an adventurous side to her as well, though it only really comes out around foals, who hold the dearest place in her heart. They are her favorite members of the herd, and she is always willing to play with them. Noche grew up too fast, as her mother died early on in her life and left her to fend for herself; playing around with the foals gives her a glimpse at what could have been, and what she wants for her future offspring. Overall, this mare is wise and mature but lacks the power over others that comes with age. Noche is altruistic and charismatic, but she takes no nonsense and is not afraid to critique others for negative actions. She is not easily riled up but will unleash all of Hell on anyone who threatens those she cares about. Crush She's liked Nikos for years. Mate None Foals None Affiliations Open, PM me. Other None 
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Bluelark (Lark) 6 || Mare || Canyon Creek || Herd Mare || Content 
Credits to me. This is my horse. Bluelark is a taller mare, though not excessively. She stands at 16.4 hands. Her coat is sleek and her fur is fine but ample. Blue has a gray base coat; she was born black, but over time she has faded to white with fleabitten markings that are, oddly enough, roaned. She has a thin snip of white on her otherwise dark muzzle, though that is her only visible white marking. Her sire was a behemoth of a creature and it shows. Her stature, while not excessively tall, is well-muscled and powerful. Sleek, aerodynamic features provide her with easy acceleration and a nice gallop. Five. When she moves faster than a moderate trot, though, her mother's daintier blood kicks in. Light, stretched out footing adds a slight bounce to her gaits, and her tail lifts in the telltale desert horse way. Personality Bluelark is a two-faced coin; depending on the situation, either side will show up. One one face, she is a pleasant creature. She doesn't mind playing follow the leader as long as she is respected and her son is safe. She is easy-going and not one to stir up unneccessary trouble or disputes. On the other side, if anyone does anything that she perceives as harmful to those she cares about, she becomes the definition of "Hell hath no fury". She is not one to be trifled with, or to be on the bad side of. There's a special place among the damned for horses that do. Blue is a bit of a picky eater, much preferring greens to yellows, and she is not fond of extreme weather. Rain? Fine. Snow? Fine. Heat? Fine. Snowstorms, heatwaves, tornadoes? Aboslutely not. She does not become irritable quickly without prior happenings that drive her to the edge of her sanity (i.e. a foal kept her up all night, she has a rock stuck in her hoof, and she stabbed herself in the eye with a twig, which then led her to explode on the horse who wasn't watching where they were going). Besides a moderate temper, she is usually a level-headed individual with five a much greater tolerance for stupidity. She is bombproof -- unless, of course, she decides to make a big deal out of something. This rarely occurs, and it usually only happens when a foal is nagging at her. She can be a scary maternal figure when she wants to. Crush Open Mate Open Foals Open to a 2 year old and current pregnancy Affiliations Open, PM me Other Subplot idea from last time: mare pregnant by an outside stallion wants said outside stallion to take over the herd 
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Jade 
4 || Mare || None || Lone Mare || Unsure Credits for images go to mwilliams-stock on DA. Credits on images. This mare is quite a sight, even by looking at her build and nothing else. She is strong and proportionate, standing at 15.7 hands and sporting an elegant but hardy frame. She has a softly sloping face, a slight dip from her withers to her flanks, and a lovely arching neck. Firm, well-placed hooves promise a steady, easily balanced gait and surefootedness. Jade is a grulla, technically, though her coat has a strong brown tint compared to others of her color. She could also be described as a dark brown dun. Either way, her coat takes on a metallic sheen that shifts it more towards a bronze. Five. Jade's face and legs resemble melted dark chocolate -- almost, but not quite, black. She is a pinto and sports white splashes and streaks across her body as well as four stockings. Five. Patches of her base coat do show through , especially by her elbows. She has a white, almost heart-shaped star and a thin, trailing stripe down to the bridge of her nose. Jade's eyes are her defining feature: while some horses have various shades of brown, and others have blue, she has green eyes. They are large and surrounded by dark, thick eyelashes. They are the first thing someone notices about her upon first meeting. Her eye color is rather startling. Captivating. Uncanny. She may not be the tallest or most muscular animal out there, but she is stronger than she looks and fully capable of handling herself. When she cannot outsmart or outfight an opponent, she always has the option to run; Jade is agile, and she has excellent stamina. Due to her current predicament, she is slower than normal, but she is no more likely to lay down and die than she would be were she in her prime situation. 
Personality She may have been named for her eyes, but Jade is somewhat jaded. She is aloof and seems to lack enthusiasm -- then again, what is there to be enthusiastic about when you are a mare roaming the wilderness, alone, about to bring a foal into an unprotected world? Pregnancy aside, Jade is not an extroverted animal. She comes from at least four generations of lone mares that she knows of; each daughter left her mother at the age of three. Jade does not know where her dam is, or even if she is still alive. The world is a harsh place. Uncaring. She has adapted accordingly. Jade is anything but weak. There is a fire to her that has kept her alive her whole life. She is not one to look for confrontation, but, when she finds it, this mare is vicious. She is not afraid of a larger, stronger, or older opponent, no matter the species; Jade has learned to be scary, and it has served her well. This mare prefers to use smarts over brawn to win her battles, but occasionally a cougar or an idiot will come along and she has to resort to brute force -- which she is not necessarily lacking. Jade is full of oxymoronic traits. She is not sassy, but she is snarky. She lacks compassion, but she is empathetic. She is a loner, yet she is lonely. Irritable, but not easily irritated. False, but true. Her attitude is one of solemn acceptance until someone does something to anger her, in which case she retaliates with fiery vengeance. She uses her head but has a rather short temper. Crush None Mate None Foals Currently pregnant (Open) Kin Open Affiliations Open, PM me Other I think I'll probably have her try to join the herd, and that could cause issues if she's pregnant by a stallion that's threatening them. 
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