Post by lilmisspony on Nov 7, 2010 22:08:34 GMT -5
Name: Wranga (for those not in the loop, Wranga is an Australian slang term for a red haired person - It is short for Orangatang)
Gender: stallion
Age: eight
Colour: Rich red chestnut
Eye Colour: Boring Brown
Height: 14.3
Breed: Australian Stock Horse
Markings: Blaze and four stockings. Scar on near side belly
Personality: Extremely laid back, intelligent, and witty.
History: Wranga is a horse that was born in captivity. Bred at a university, with an exceptional sire and an ordinary dam, he was to be a project for a student to break and compete him from grass roots to the highest level possible. However, a private buyer purchased him prior to his breaking in, arguably saving him from severe training issues later in life and from losing his manhood. As a two year old, he was worked twice daily in preparation for the national three year old fiturity, as any colt capable of winning such a competition would be highly sought after at stud. The work was hard, and Wranga sometimes disliked being pushed to do new things, but he did as he was told because it was easiest. He did not win the competition, but instead came in second to a striking black filly. Although his owner was upset, he used the time to further train Wranga in campdrafting and dressage to boost his skills set before he could go to stud.
By the time he was six, his owner was pleased with his level of performance, his sucesses on a rather large scale and his overall build. As such, he was put to stud with a small amount of competition to keep him occupied. As hoped for, demand for Wranga was high, and he managed to serve several mares. However, the demands required of him combined with his training at a young age resulted in the breakdown of his pasterns. Wranga needed to be rested for several months before he had any hope of returning to his past regime. Distraught, his owners placed him in a paddock backing onto a forest, where he could restore himself in peace.
One morning, they went to visit him after a stormy night. A tree had blown over the fence, damaging it, and Wranga was nowhere to be seen. Although a massive search effort was carried out to locate the prized stallion, the forest kept him well hidden. Wranga has been wandering about for some time now, not particularly fazed by his new freedom. He does miss cows and equine company, but not enough for him to actively seek either. What will he find upon entry to Sunshine River?
Gender: stallion
Age: eight
Colour: Rich red chestnut
Eye Colour: Boring Brown
Height: 14.3
Breed: Australian Stock Horse
Markings: Blaze and four stockings. Scar on near side belly
Personality: Extremely laid back, intelligent, and witty.
History: Wranga is a horse that was born in captivity. Bred at a university, with an exceptional sire and an ordinary dam, he was to be a project for a student to break and compete him from grass roots to the highest level possible. However, a private buyer purchased him prior to his breaking in, arguably saving him from severe training issues later in life and from losing his manhood. As a two year old, he was worked twice daily in preparation for the national three year old fiturity, as any colt capable of winning such a competition would be highly sought after at stud. The work was hard, and Wranga sometimes disliked being pushed to do new things, but he did as he was told because it was easiest. He did not win the competition, but instead came in second to a striking black filly. Although his owner was upset, he used the time to further train Wranga in campdrafting and dressage to boost his skills set before he could go to stud.
By the time he was six, his owner was pleased with his level of performance, his sucesses on a rather large scale and his overall build. As such, he was put to stud with a small amount of competition to keep him occupied. As hoped for, demand for Wranga was high, and he managed to serve several mares. However, the demands required of him combined with his training at a young age resulted in the breakdown of his pasterns. Wranga needed to be rested for several months before he had any hope of returning to his past regime. Distraught, his owners placed him in a paddock backing onto a forest, where he could restore himself in peace.
One morning, they went to visit him after a stormy night. A tree had blown over the fence, damaging it, and Wranga was nowhere to be seen. Although a massive search effort was carried out to locate the prized stallion, the forest kept him well hidden. Wranga has been wandering about for some time now, not particularly fazed by his new freedom. He does miss cows and equine company, but not enough for him to actively seek either. What will he find upon entry to Sunshine River?