Dafydd Rees's Steed(s).

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SHOW NAME: N/A

BARN NAME: Andy

AGE: Ten

GENDER: Gelding

COLOR: Chestnut

BREED: Quarter Horse cross Welsh section B

HEIGHT: 14 HH

PERSONALITY: Andy used to be a very sullen, angered gelding whom had many anger issues. But at least then he was feeling something. Now he's dead on the inside, unable to feel any of the emotions that he should. He's been beaten so much that it doesn't effect him anymore. He doesn't flinch if another horse goes after him, he doesn't even move out the way if someone comes near him anymore. He just stands there and takes it. His soul has well and truly been beaten out of him.

His personality is still quite withdrawn, but he's much happier to have contact with humans. He prefers women, but enjoys Dafydd's company very much. He has an angry streak and doesn't like to be forced into things, so starting him under saddle again is sure to be eventful.

HISTORY: Andy had been a riding school pony from 3-6. The school then sold him on when he kept injuring kids when he went into fits of rage. He was sadly passed onto the wrong hands, and his new owner beat the living daylights out of him. He's not even a shadow of his former self anymore. A couple of weeks ago, a man saw this gelding in a field. He had an ulterior motive to buying the gelding, but now has him from the old owner. He only had to pay 50 pounds. Now he's bringing it to the auction, hoping to catch a certain someone's eye with the emaciated beast. Poor Andy's torment still hasn't stopped.

Remii Locke has just picked him up from the auction and has brought him to Dafydd. Though he owns him now, she will still be coming to work with him until he is healthy once again.

Andy has now come along very well, and his condition has improved dramatically. Remii and Dafydd are about to have him started under the saddle.

DISCIPLINE: Starting under saddle.

OWNER: Dafydd Rees[/size]

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SHOW NAME: Passions Revolt

BARN NAME: Shiloh

AGE: Thirteen

GENDER: Mare

COLOR: Piebald

BREED: Welsh Cob section D

HEIGHT: 15.3HH

PERSONALITY: Shiloh is a haughty mare who only does what she pleases. She isn't extremely loyal to one person, but she tolerates those whom she knows will feed her, groom her and care for her really. She's not affectionate, and much prefers to spend her time in the pastures away from human contact. She can throw one hell of a temper tantrum, and isn't against lashing out at people and other horses. She's very temperamental and has to be tread around carefully.

To ride, she has her days when she is the perfect horse. But, more often than not, she's a challenge. She enjoys being ridden and likes to go on the trails. She does believe that she knows best though, and will challenge every rider. She'll buck and rear if she's not happy with what is going on, and has days when she flat out refuses to work. To compete, it's touch and go. Some times she's wonderful, otherwise she's terrible. There is no consistency with her.

HISTORY: Shiloh has been sent to Dafydd after he offered to take her on when his parents had to downsize their herd. They had tried to sell her on, but nobody was really willing to take on such a volitile mare. Dafydd has always loved Shiloh's attitude though, and truthfully she kind of likes him too. Though he won't be competing on her, he hopes to get her into a routine that may settle down her temper tantrums. He's also willing to allow students to work with her if they please.

DISCIPLINE: English, Dressage and Cross Country.

OWNER: Dafydd Rees

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SHOW NAME: Invitation Only

BARN NAME: Ziggy

AGE: Eight

GENDER: Gelding

COLOR: Blue Roan

BREED: Quarter Horse

HEIGHT: 15.3 HH

PERSONALITY: Ziggy has a complete infatuation with humans. He loves attention and will demand it from every person who passes by. Due to his fascination with humans, he doesn't like to stray far from them and would rather spend his time in his stall, people watching, rather than in the pastures. He also really wants to please everyone, and becomes rather depressed when shouted at or looked at 'wrongly'. He's an extremely sensitive equine, and can pick up on emotions very easily.

To ride, he has good days and bad days. Sometimes, he will behave well but also has the off days where he just doesn't feel like working. Though, eventually, he will work, it takes a lot of effort. He doesn't like to go much over a slow canter if he can help it, which makes him a lovely child's horse but with his occasional tantrums he hasn't been able to be sold to a riding school.

HISTORY: Ziggy, like Shiloh, has been sent to Dafydd due to his parents downsizing. He, unlike Shiloh, had a few offers but Dafydd's mother didn't click with the buyers. So, when Dafydd offered to have Shiloh she told him to have Ziggy too. Dafydd was more than happy to take on the friendly horse, whom he had fallen in love with the last few times he'd visited his parents, and knew that he'd be the perfect antidote to Shiloh's antisocial behavior and Andy's withdrawn personality. He's also hoping that Ziggy may help bring some personality out of Andy, even if it is a long shot.

DISCIPLINE: English, Some Cross Country but mostly used as pleasure.

OWNER: Dafydd Rees

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SHOW NAME: Sky Scraper

BARN NAME: Macario

AGE: Ten

GENDER: Stallion

COLOR: Rose Grey

BREED: Lusitano

HEIGHT: 16.1 HH

PERSONALITY:
Sweet natures Macario is adorable. He loves attention, he adores humans and other equines and you really wouldn't think he was a stallion at all. Although he is a stallion, he is the sort of horse you could trust with anyone on his back as long as there is supervision. He really is a one of a kind. He will do anything for attention, as well as food, and literally begs for some sort of contact. Honestly, he is so vocal that you just can't get away with ignoring him.

To ride, he's an absolute dream. Responsive and willing to learn, he is just perfect. This stallion will put on a show when he competes and does as much as he can. He's truly a wonderful horse.

When put to stud, he gets a little excited as any hot blooded male would be, but he treats a mare with the respect they deserve. He also does show off, which is very funny to observe as most mares don't even look at him when he does so.

HISTORY:
Macario was bought by Dafydd when he was working at Blue Ridge Academy. He then brought him to Britain with him when he came back and gave him to his parents. Up until recently, he was there earning his keep and throwing foals left right and center. Then, Kris decided to bring him and Stellan to the academy to surprise Dafydd, much to his delight.

DISCIPLINE: English - Jumping and Dressage

OWNER: Dafydd Rees

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SHOW NAME: World Holder

BARN NAME: Stellan

AGE: Fifteen

GENDER: Gelding

COLOR: Dapple Grey

BREED: Arabian x Quarter horse

HEIGHT: 16 HH

PERSONALITY:
Stellan has a very level headed nature, calm and observant. His pace through life is steady, he doesn't rush ever really, unless his owner asks him too. He likes to know what is going on around him which makes him hard to spook. He is literally bullet proof and a dream to work with. He's not the most friendly, but he's not opposed to attention. He just doesn't go looking for it. He does make a lovely companion for the calmer, patient riders.

To ride, he can have some days where he just doesn't want to do anything but other times he's lovely. It really depends on his mood that day. He's very responsive, so he doesn't need too much encouragement or he takes off. For his age, he's still surprisingly very agile and quick footed.

HISTORY:
Stellan, like Macario, was bought by Dafydd in America. He was then brought back to Britain and leased around to a few homes while Dafydd settled in Park. Now he's back with Dafydd, thanks to Kris, and going to be ridden by Zoe Fitzpatrick who took a fancy to him while Kris was bringing him back.

DISCIPLINE: English - Pleasure

OWNER/RIDER: Owner - Dafydd Rees.
Rider - Zoe Fitzpatrick