Caleb Andreev's Steed(s).

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SHOW NAME: Polar Escape

BARN NAME: Vanquish

AGE: Twelve

GENDER: Stallion

COLOR: White

BREED: Egyptian Arab

HEIGHT: 15.3 HH

PERSONALITY: Vanquish has a docile temperament which is seemingly rare in the Arabian breed, especially for a stallion. Obviously determined to prove the stereotypes wrong, Vanquish has much more of a dog like personality to a horse. He loves to be fussed, and enjoys lying peacefully in his stall with Caleb beside him. He's the horse Caleb will go to first if he wants quiet time to read a book and relish in silence. He's a very affectionate equine, and likes to establish physical contact quickly with humans and other horses. He doesn't have violent, territorial outbursts like other stallions and is happy to play the submissive when in the pastures. He really is a pleasure to be around.

To ride, he is an absolute pleasure. He focuses quickly, and enjoys the atmosphere of a competition. He has beautiful movements and knows when to show off and when to tone it down. He was a very sought after horse, and still is, before Caleb managed to buy him. There are always people calling up wanting to buy him, or have him put to stud with their mares. He's always one to watch, and many people have turned up to competitions when they hear that Caleb is competing on Vanquish. It's actually quite a rare event.

HISTORY: Caleb came across Vanquish purely by accident. He'd been attending a riding lesson on his other horse when he'd overheard an elderly lady talking about Vanquish. Perking his interest when the lady mentioned the horses nature and breed, Caleb knew that he had to visit the horse. So he did so, asking the lady if she wouldn't mind him tagging along to visit the horse. She agreed instantly, wanting any chance to show of the beautiful horse before she had to sell him off for she was growing too old to care for him herself.

As soon as Caleb set eyes on the horse, he knew he had to have him. Luckily, the woman completely agreed when she saw how the pair interacted. Although Vanquish was an expensive buy, the woman broke a deal with the young boy. Until the day she died, she would receive half of every stud fee Caleb earned from the horse and exchange she would half the price. Caleb had agreed readily, knowing he couldn't pass up on this opportunity. That had been two years ago now, Vanquish had been put to stud on numerous occasions. Caleb and the horses previous owner are still on very good terms, and she visited the horse a lot while still in Russia. She has even organized to come and see Vanquish next year some time. Caleb is just happy to have the handsome brute and be able to call him his horse.


DISCIPLINE: English, Dressage

OWNER: Caleb Andreev

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SHOW NAME: Catch Me Now

BARN NAME: Alisa

AGE: Eight

GENDER: Mare

COLOR: Bay

BREED: Andalusian

HEIGHT: 16 HH

PERSONALITY: Alisa has come on in leaps and bounds, no longer the shy, nervous mare she was when she first came into Caleb's care. Now she's a feisty female who has an opinion about everything. She's extremely intelligent and loves to spend her time frustrating Caleb. Her stall manners are perfect for everyone except Caleb, she likes to play up for him when she can. But she can have days when she's extremely affectionate and shadows his every step, not letting him far from her sight. Those days, Caleb realizes how much he adores her.

To ride, she's a very excitable equine. She can take a while to settle down, but usually she's controllable. There are days when she just doesn't want to do anything, and she'll make that a very well known fact. She's not above throwing off a rider, no matter who they are. She does love the competition aspect of her life though, and is prone to showing off as much as she possibly can. Though she does not always win, she and Caleb try their hardest and haven't got under a third place since they started working together.

HISTORY: Alisa's history isn't very well known to Caleb. She was offered to him by a riding instructor who had been given the mare after a friend had found her in bad condition. She had no name until Caleb took her on four years ago, his mother had christened her Alisa. Her ribs had been showing, there had been no meat on her what so ever. But still, she just wanted to please. Caleb worked solidly for a year on working to get her in good shape, and damn he did well. The stunning mare gleamed, and boy did she know it.

The past three years have revolved around making the mare comfortable in the arena, and showing. She took to both things like a duck to water. Caleb couldn't have been happier with her progress, nor prouder of how far Alisa had come. She is a shadow of her former self, and Caleb would want her no other way. Even if she can be a pain in the backside.


DISCIPLINE: English, Dressage & Show Jumping

OWNER: Caleb Andreev