Khalid's Horse

[Khalid Al-Kuwari]

COSMOPOLITAN

Registered Name>> Cosmopolitan
Barn Name>> Nasr
Age>> 9 years
Sex>> Gelding
Breed>> Holsteiner
Breed Registry>> Holsteiner Verband

Coat Colour>> Bay
Stable Colour>> Cobalt Green
Height>> 16.3hh

Personality>> Nasr has a bold personality to the point of stupid recklessness. He isn't known for stopping and takes distances from dangerous positions. Even though he stands quietly to be groomed and tacked, the gelding is quick to pick up on the show atmosphere and can be a nightmare to lead without a chain. Even then, he's still a handful. He expects a confident rider who doesn't hesitate and can be decisive even in the trickiest of situations. Given his big jump, Nasr needs a rider who is solid enough to follow through with the momentum and won't lose balance. He's quite opinionated and is quick to take charge of a ride if the rider won't be in control all the time. This turns into a problem when he leans into the bit and gallops around without brakes. He rides best with a heavy seat that encourages impulsion and steady hands.
Caution Around>> turnout

Basic History>> Cosmopolitan was born in Germany to a champion stud and proven dam. He spent the first couple years of his life on the stud farm learning proper ground manners before being purchased by an expert trainer to start under saddle work. He always had plenty of personality and a love for jumping. The trainer taught Cosmopolitan everything he needed to know to be a successful jumper and started his career as a show jumper. He had a huge stride and jump which made up an initial lack of flexibility and speed. Cosmopolitan continued to prove himself as a winner with a fantastic pedigree. Ahmed Al-Kuwari paid almost a million euros for the gelding and had the horse sent to America for his son to ride. Sire based off Catoo, dam based off Limbus

Owner>> Ahmed Al-Kuwari
Rider>> Khalid Al-Kuwari
Discipline>> Show Jumping

[Khalid Al-Kuwari]

ALHAMDULILLAH AL SHAQAB

Registered Name>> Alhamdulillah Al Shaqab
Barn Name>> Sarab
Age>> 15
Sex>> Mare
Breed>> Arabian
Breed Registry>> Qatar Arabian Horse Registry

Coat Colour>> Grey
Stable Colour>> Maroon
Height>> 14.3hh

Personality>> Born with an old soul, Sarab was destined to be a schoolmaster. She doesn't spook, stands quietly to be groomed and tacked, and takes any sort of shenanigans in stride. She definitely takes care of her rider and will stop if the rider falls off. For a rider she trusts, Sarab is known to be a trier and will do anything that's asked to best of her ability. Sarab is best suited for one rider and will show off all her endearing points like hugs and nuzzles. However, she can be really greedy when it comes to treats and isn't always the most responsive to aids. She loves Khalid even though she can't compete at the highest levels of competition.
Caution Around>> Fly sheets (she'll break the buckles)

Basic History>> Sarab had a rocky start to life. She was born in the breach position and took longer than normal to be delivered. Her dam's handlers feared they would lose her if not both horses, so, when Sarab stood up successfully for the first time and started nursing, everyone present felt immense relief. She was a quick learner and enjoyed a comfortable life in Doha. Her personality lent itself well to beginners, and Sarah Al Kuwari was quick to recommend her as a suitable mount for Khalid. Even at the young age of 8 with very few show miles behind her, Ahmed bought the mare to teach his son.

For the first few months, Khalid's trainer worked with the mare to polish some of her abilities and make sure that she was safe for a young rider. Within a year of starting riding, Khalid was working with Sarab exclusively, and she loved her job. The mare taught Khalid how to jump and introduced him to the world of showing. They built up quite a bond together, though it wasn't long before Khalid was starting to jump higher than she could manage on a regular basis. When the boy went to America for school, she went back to the trainer to keep in shape and touch up her jumping. However, it wasn't long before she was sent to America to join Khalid at school.

Owner>> Ahmed Al-Kuwari
Rider>> Khalid Al-Kuwari
Discipline>> Show Jumping, Cross Country, Hunter