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Ammit · Sep 5, 2023 5:30 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 7:31 AM

PRE Andalusian: 279 characters

The Andalusian or Pre has it is known today are strong, agile and intelligent. This elegant steed hails from the ancient Iberian lands of Spain and is used in many types of horsemanship. The Pre trained to be battle horses and they still train in Airs Above Ground.

feel free to change any of it you need too.

SolandisStables · Sep 5, 2023 9:08 AM

The Andalusian horse is known for its intelligence and docility. They boast a noble appearance, with an elegant, strong build; a long, thick mane and tail; short back; broad, strong hindquarters; a well-rounded croup; have clean legs, without excess feathering; with extended elevated movement.

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ValkyriePhoenix · Sep 5, 2023 9:45 AM

The Trad. Cob most noted for its abundant silky hair that’s full and flowing giving them an elegant & majestic appearance should have the look of a smaller draft with more feathers & a more refined head with a short strong back in proportion to the overall body with a broad chest and heavy boned.

297 characters

VenomVixen · Sep 5, 2023 11:38 PM

Polish Arabian (280 characters)
The Polish Arabian is known for its strength, athleticism and ethereal beauty; boasting impressive endurance and intelligence. They're built with short strong backs and defined muscular chest and shoulders; with a long arched neck, refined dished face and high set tail carriage.

Pura Raza Española (299 characters)
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 (278 characters)
The Traditional Cob is often known for its strong build and sensible demeanor. Characterized by copious mane and tail with thick feathering and a compact sturdy frame. They have dense bone and are typically shorter in stature (<15hh) with a wide back, broad neck and large head.

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.

HighstormFarm · Sep 6, 2023 7:15 AM

Polish Arabian
A horse long tied with warfare, the history of the Polish Arabian traces back to the 16th century. Polish Arabians of today tend to have more substance while still retaining type and refinement. They are characterized by their beauty, stamina, sound dispositions, and moderate structure.

One of 6 different types of Arabian, the Polish Arabian traces its history in Poland back to the 16th century. They are characterized by their moderate structure, athleticism, and versatility, while still retaining the classic beauty and refinement the breed is known for.

HighstormFarm · Sep 6, 2023 6:23 PM

Polish Arabian
Introduced to Poland in the 16th century, the Polish Arabian is one of 6 different types of Arabian. Bred for versatility and performance, they are a medium sized horse of moderate structure that still maintains the classic beauty, refinement, and heart the Arabian is known for.

Ammit · Sep 7, 2023 4:07 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.

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