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Ammit · Sep 5, 2023 5:29 AM

I am running a quick contest to write the descriptions for the new breed characteristics. For each one, I need a roughly 250-character-long blurb about the real-life breed (about 3 sentences). It must be between 200 and 300 characters long. This is strictly enforced and I will toss out anything less than 200 or more than 300 characters.

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I need a blurb about the Polish Arabian, the Traditional Cob, and the Pura Raza Española (Andalusian).

-To enter simply post your blurb below. You can write for one or multiple of the breeds. You can enter as many times per breed as you want.
-I will only be picking one winner per breed across all three servers. (3 winners total) Winners will be picked Thursday morning and will receive 5 BC tokens to unlock a new breed characteristic of their choice. Here are some prior examples to help you understand what I am looking for.

"The Saddlebred has a well-proportioned and muscular body with a deep chest, strong shoulders, a long, arched neck, and refined straight or slightly concave profile. Their short back leads to a level croup with high set tail, and long and sloping pasterns give them an animated stride."

"A beautiful combination of refinement and power, the modern Friesian is an ideal sport horse with warmblood-like movement. They have long legs and a high, noble head carriage with a calm and expressive eye. Their thick, wavy mane and tail and feathered pasterns add to their majestic bearing."

"The Suffolk Punch has a powerful, arching neck; well-muscled, sloping shoulders; a short, wide back; and a muscular, broad croup. Legs are short and strong, with broad joints; sound, well-formed hooves; and minimal feathering on the fetlocks. They tend to be shorter but more massively built."

Thanks so much for sharing your creativity and breed knowledge with me.

RKO · Sep 5, 2023 5:53 AM

Polish Arabian: can't seem to stay in the 250 character - 292 :/ but the word count is now 50 :)

Jewel of the desert, treasure of the Nile, many other titles have been bestowed upon this ancient breed called Arabian. The Polish Arabian is one that still shares in this majesty. The Polish Arabian still has the beauty, intellect, stamina and speed that is a feature of the Arabian breed.

Feel free to change any of it, I am not a very good writer. I tried to put into words the history of this magnificent and ancient breed, but feel I still did not do it justice.

GildedFire · Sep 5, 2023 1:10 PM

Tradtional Cob Aka Vanner horse
The traditional cob, most commonly named The gypsy vanner. The broad chest with well rounded hips, beautiful feathering, and short back compared to the body. The breed was developed in the mid 1800's being used by the irish travelers and romani travelers. most widely used to pull their wagons which they commonly called home. They were most widely used from the last 1800's to the 1920's, in 1996 came the vanner association as the first one was imported to america. At the time they did not have a name, but Gypsy vanner was chosen for the gypsy's "Vanner horse".

this is purely from memory as i took an equine class in school.

bluchrystals · Sep 5, 2023 1:30 PM

Arabian
Arabian horses are a most versatile breed with amazing stamina and temperament. Known for their arched necks, level croups, high tail carriage, strong bones, and deep well angled hips, an Arabian's iconic dished face, large nostrils, and large eyes set it apart from other horse breeds.

Ammit · Sep 5, 2023 3:04 PM

I want to be clear we need a description for a POLISH arabian not a generic Arabian. :)

bluchrystals · Sep 5, 2023 4:44 PM

Polish Arabian

Polish Arabians are a breed with amazing stamina, intelligence, and a willingness to please. Arched necks, level croups, and a high tail carriage coupled with this Arabian's iconic dished face, large nostrils, and large expressive eyes truly makes it stand apart from other horse breeds.

CheshireFarms · Sep 5, 2023 10:05 PM

Polish Arabian
A sub-type of Arabian Horse, the Polish Arabian was specifically selected for stamina and performance. These horses tend to be on the shorter side, with strong bone and a straighter profile, while still maintaining the traditional features of an Arabian Horse.

CheshireFarms · Sep 5, 2023 10:31 PM

Traditional Cob
The Traditional Cob can range from 12 to 16hh. Originally developed in Ireland for riding and driving, these abundantly feathered, flashy Cobs come in two different types. The first type being taller, and more draft-like. While the second is shorter with a more pony-like profile.

Ammit · Sep 6, 2023 4:02 AM

Here at the ones I am liking best so far on the three servers.

Polish Arabian
A sub-type of Arabian Horse, the Polish Arabian was specifically selected for stamina and performance. These horses tend to be on the shorter side, with strong bone and a straighter profile, while still maintaining the traditional features of an Arabian Horse.

Pura Raza Española
The Andalusian or PRE horse stands out in history in many baroque paintings. Known for a strong arched neck, short round back and densely muscled hindquarters with an abundantly full mane and tail. They are typically kind, energetic, and courageous with a dynamic mind and body for many disciplines.

Traditional Cob
Traditional Cob is characterized by thick feathering on its legs and a full mane and tail. A "sweet" head with a neck that is strong, muscular, and of medium length; rounded withers; a thick short back; a broad, deep chest; and strong hindquarters. They're versatile, intelligent and well-mannered.

Cavalynn · Sep 7, 2023 3:38 AM

Polish Arabian

Historically a cavalry steed, the Polish Arabian is more athletic and functional in form than other Arabians. They are smaller with a short back and long, arched neck. The head is refined yet broad, adding to their endurance, with a straight or slightly dished face, flared nostrils, and large eyes.

Traditional Cob

Most distinguishable by their ample feathering and thick, flowing mane and tail, the Traditional Cob is both flashy and practical, stocky yet elegant, with a straight profile and kind eye. Originally bred to pull caravans, they have an easy temperament and can also be ridden for pleasure and show.

Andalusian

Iconic as a war horse, the PRE or Andalusian is powerfully built yet docile with an energetic and collected gait. They are compact with a deep barrel, strong hindquarters, and high withers. They have a smoothly arching neck, straight or slightly convexed profile, and a long, flowing mane and tail.

Cavalynn · Sep 7, 2023 3:59 AM

Andalusian

Iconic as a war horse, the PRE or Andalusian is powerfully built yet docile with an energetic and collected gait. They have a straight or slightly convexed profile and a long, flowing mane and tail. Their muscular yet agile frame and willingness to learn allows them to excel at complex disciplines.

Ammit · Sep 7, 2023 4:06 AM

Winners

Polish Arabian Cavalynn on Bluegrass
Historically a cavalry steed, the Polish Arabian is more athletic and functional in form than other Arabians. They are smaller with a short back and long, arched neck. The head is refined yet broad, adding to their endurance, with a straight or slightly dished face, flared nostrils, and large eyes.

Pura Raza Española Abhean on Mesa
The Pura Raza Española is the traditional horse of Spain and was the favored war mount of knights and nobility across Europe. This extremely agile breed now excels in classical dressage. They have compact bodies with powerful hindquarters, handsome arched necks, and a kind yet dignified expression.

Traditional Cob Cavalynn on Bluegrass
Most distinguishable by their ample feathering and thick, flowing mane and tail, the Traditional Cob is both flashy and practical, stocky yet elegant, with a straight profile and kind eye. Originally bred to pull caravans, they have an easy temperament and can also be ridden for pleasure and show.

Thank you so much to everyone who submitted entries.

Cavalynn · Sep 7, 2023 4:09 AM

Polish Arabian

Historically a cavalry steed, the Polish Arabian is more functional in form than other Arabians. The head is refined yet broad, adding to their endurance, with a straight or slightly dished face. They share other typical Arabian traits such as a short back, arched neck, and large, expressive eyes.

Edit: Sorry, I always forget to refresh the page before posting. :P

CheshireFarms · Sep 7, 2023 9:42 AM

Congratulations everyone!

RKO · Sep 7, 2023 12:37 PM

Nice choices @Ammit

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