Academy Retired Horses

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Just Another Hero

The Basics
Show Name: Just Another Hero
Barn Name: Xephos
Age: 8 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarab
Breed Registry: International QuaRab Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Blood Bay
Stable Color: Deep Sky Blue
Height: 15.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Xephos has changed into a patient and gentle gelding. He has a lot of energy, and loves to show it. While he can be restless in shows, he generally will be the most patient when he's actually doing something. Xephos has a dependence on his rider, and doesn't accept new riders easily. It took him a while to adjust to Lewis even.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Xephos was born in Spain. He was shipped to London as a three year old when a drunkard bought him. He was shipped to Wisconsin for a riding stable to train him. He was trained in Western, then English as he worked with different children. He remained skittish with each child, until Lewis came. Lewis was then the only one who ever rode him, because anyone else who tried he would throw off. Finally, Lewis's father bought the gelding and shipped him off to Blue Ridge with Lewis.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Barrels, Cross Country
Owner: BRRA
Assigned Student:

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Gonna Fly Now

The Basics
Show Name: Gonna Fly Now
Barn Name: Rocky
Age: 8 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: American Quarter Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Blue Roan
Stable Color: Dark Turquoise
Height: 15.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: Rocky is a tad bit head strong, but he loves to do stunt work. He's a hard worker and won't give up until he can't continue (or his rider can't continue). The gelding has a gentle look to him, although his eyes give him a wild touch. He's quite intellegent-even if he is impulsive.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Rocky was raised at Cole's friend's stable. He was stolen by Cole and his friend as a three year old. While he wasn't ridden after he threw Cole into a tree (yeah, that was another scar for Cole on his leg), he grew attached to Cole. After Cole was taken home, Rocky began to misbehave more than before. As another year passed and Cole didn't come back, Rocky began to pine for him. Cole's friend called him up and explained the situation. Cole convinced his father to buy the gelding, and that's that.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Stunt Riding,Western (Barrels and Poles), a little Show Jumping
Owner: BRRA
Assigned Student:

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Battle of Dunkirk

The Basics
Show Name: Battle of Dunkirk
Barn Name: Dunked
Age: 9 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Thoroughbred
Breed Registry: TBA

The Appearance
Coat Color: Grey
Stable Color: Leather Brown
Height: 16.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Dunked is one of those stallions that have a hard crust on the outside and a smooth, chewy centre on the inside. He only pretends to be tough, but once broken through and bonded with, he's such a sweetheart. He's really a pleasure to have at stud and is a real gentleman with the mares. To ride, he does get a bit hot, but will do anything to really harm his rider. There is something about his personality that make people fall in love with him immediately. He isn't a one person horse and he does love attention.
Handler Notes: Intermediate to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Dunked was born on a racing stud just outside of Lexington. His bloodlines were fairly unknown, his dam never much of a winner on the track and his sire an obscure five year old. On the track, he did make an impression, having forty starts of which he won 27. An injury in his four year old stage put him to stud, but despite his remarkable performance, he was never much of a stud stallion. He was bought at the age of five and retrained to show- jumping. He took to it like a duck to water and slowly moved up the ranks. He ended up in an auction where he was bought and is now standing at BRRA.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Show Jumping
Stud Fee: $350
Owner: BRRA

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Favory Modena II

The Basics
Show Name: Favory Modena II
Barn Name: Mod
Age: 16 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Lipizzaner
Breed Registry: USLF

The Appearance
Coat Color: Grey
Stable Color: Dark Cyan
Height: 15.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: Mod is one of those stallions who needs a firm and loving hand. He is highly stubborn and doesn't wish for someone to dictate him. If he doesn't want to do something, then he just won't do it, and no amount of coaxing will get him to do it. He has almost impeccable stable manners, but does need a watchful eye when covering the mares.
Handler Notes: Advanced

The History
Basic History: Mod was born at the Lippizaner State Stud. His career blossomed and he was exported to the States. An injury in his tenth year forced him to retire and become no more than a pasture ornament and stallion. An accidental covering made his owners realise that he was actually a good stallion for Warmblood or Thoroughbred cross, his offspring springy and athletic. He has been at BRRA since the Academy was opened.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Retired. Trail Rides Only
Stud Fee: $500
Owner: BRRA

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MSV Samurai

The Basics
Show Name: MSV Samurai
Barn Name: Sammy
Age: 10 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Spanish Arabian
Breed Registry: ABA

The Appearance
Coat Color: Grey
Stable Color: Dodger Blue
Height: 15.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Sammy is one of a kind. His kind and gentle eye makes people think that he can be trusted, and once he has ensnared them, will lash out. He does have a feisty, very feisty, side, and it takes a lot of courage just to handle him. Like most Arabs, he is hot and very forward, his slowest pace being a fast canter. Everything is done at a canter and try and get him to slow down, he fights. He is always willing to go faster though.
Handler Notes: Advanced

The History
Basic History: Sammy was born at a small stud in Arkansas, already showing what he was going to become in the future. He was a cute foal, and maybe spoiled a lot more than what was good. At the age of three he had developed some behaviour problems that was left for his rider to sort out. He was never gelded, his blood lines to good for that. At the age of seven he had already done a few endurance races and aged nine was bought at the local auction in Blue Ridge for the Academy.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Endurance
Stud Fee: $500
Restrictions: Registered Arab Mares only!
Owner: BRRA

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The Barron

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The Basics
Show Name: The Barron
Barn Name: Barry
Age: 7 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Hanoverian
Breed Registry: German Horse Society

The Appearance
Coat Color: Black
Stable Color: Blue Violet
Height: 17 HH

The Personality
Personality: Barry can be described as dopey. He is lazy and it takes even the smallest amount of effort to get him to a paddock. He is a good horse to ride though. He doesn't even realise he's a stallion until he passes a mare in heat. Then he becomes very excitable and more energetic than ever before. He is still inexperienced as a stud stallion, having only completed one breeding season before.
Handler Notes: Intermediate to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Barry was born at a German stud, being exported to the UK aged six months. There he was allowed to grow out and into himself until he was three. Then his training started and he is now Elementary Dressage. He was brought to the States to further his show career, but has also been placed at stud where he is co-owned by the Academy.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Dressage
Stud Fee: $400
Owner: Barrington Hill Farm/BRRA

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Jurgen

The Basics
Show Name: Jurgen
Barn Name: Jurgen
Age: 11 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Frisian
Breed Registry: FPS

The Appearance
Coat Color: Black
Stable Color: Goldenrod
Height: 16.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Jurgen is calm and cool headed at most times. He does have an excitable streak, especially when it comes to covering mares and shows. He loves attention, especially from little children. He is very proud and carries himself around like he owns the place. It makes him stand out almost immediately, but sometimes he does strut around a little too much, making it just comical.
Handler Notes: Intermediate to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Jurgen was born in The Netherlands and was basically allowed to grow out until the age of four. All the basic ground work was in place, and because his owners took his training slow and didn't rush him, he was proven to be a solid horse, hardly fazed. He then sent in for his stallion performance tests and passed with clears. He is allowed an allotted mares per season, according to the FPS regulations. He ended up in a private auction in the States after being sold on at the age of seven where the Academy brought him. He is one of the stalwarts of the Academy.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Dressage
Stud Fee: $550
Owner: BRRA

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Ice Cold Blue

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The Basics
Show Name: Ice Cold Blue
Barn Name: Ice
Age: 8 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Paint Horse
Breed Registry: N/A

The Appearance
Coat Color: Overo Paint
Stable Color: Dark Aquamarine
Height: 16 HH

The Personality
Personality: Ice is a somewhat mean spirited stallion. He isn't a people horse, often withdrawing into his shell and hiding in the corner of his stall or paddock. He is prone to biting and is head shy, but despite his faults, he is reliable in the arena. He is a one person horse, so the rider he gets now should be willing to commit to him.
Handler Notes: Advanced

The History
Basic History: Blue was born at the neighbouring farm, but was sadly neglected the more the farm ran out of funds. His training was harsh and the cuts on his barrel and around his mouth show this. He was sent from auction to auction after that, and he finally ended up in Blue Ridge again. The Academy bought him six months ago and after doing tests, found they would rather not geld him as he is rather fertile.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Barrels, Cutting, Reining, Pleasure
Stud Fee: $350
Owner: BRRA

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RMS Sensation

The Basics
Show Name: RMS Sensation
Barn Name: Sailor
Age: 14 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Arab
Breed Registry: ABA

The Appearance
Coat Color: Paint
Stable Color: Chartreuse
Height: 15 HH

The Personality
Personality: Sailor is as sweet as they come. He does have a fiery streak in him, but will never really go out to harm any one. He does excitable, especially around feeding time, but he will never lose his head and go loco on a person. He does get a tad hot, especially when being ridden, and despite his injury, enjoys going for a good gallop every few months. His ground manners are impeccable and he just loves being in people's company. There isn't a bad bone in his body, despite being a stallion.
Handler Notes: Beginner to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Sailor was born at the same stud as Sammy, but was sold at the age of six months to a competitive Western riding family. He was brought up well, and treated like a horse. He was loved by everyone and excelled in in-hand classes. He soon became a winner and even went to a few international shows. A freak accident a year ago left him unable to compete as he was hit by a truck when he escaped his paddock. He was sent to Blue Ridge to stand stud and has been a loved member of the stables ever since.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Retired, now a pleasure horse
Stud Fee: $400
Owner: BRRA

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Jump To It

The Basics
Show Name: Jump To It
Barn Name: Jumper
Age: 4 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: AQHA

The Appearance
Coat Color: Buckskin
Stable Color: Indian Red
Height: 15 HH, to make 15.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Jumper is a cheeky brat. He was spoiled as a foal by his previous owner, and it is now up to the people who ride and work with him to deal with his bad manners. He is actually a sweet heart when he wants to be, but if he doesn't get what he wants then he changes moods and lashes out at people. He thinks he is more human than horse.
Handler Notes: Advanced only!

The History
Basic History: Jumper was born to an old woman who had her mare covered by a top stallion at the time. It was an irrational choice and when Jumper finally arrived, he was spoiled beyond belief. At the age of two he was sent to an auction, the old woman's children putting their foot down and saying that she couldn't look after a two year old colt. He was sent from auction to auction, finally finding a home in Blue Ridge.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Western Pleasure, Cutting, Barrel Racing
Stud Fee: $250
Owner: BRRA

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Elusive Gold

The Basics
Show Name: Elusive Gold
Barn Name: Casper
Age: 4 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Arabian Cross
Breed Registry: N/A

The Appearance
Coat Color: Cremello
Stable Color: Gold
Height: 16.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Casper is your typical hot-headed stallion. Everything has to be his way - and you'll know very quickly if he doesn't agree with something you have asked him to do. He is very good at what he does though.
Caution: Advanced riders only.

The History
Basic History: Casper was an accidental birth when his dam (the stud's best broodmare) had a visit from a roaming stallion. No one knew about the pregnancy until after all of the broodmares had been served, so no one thought it strange that Wendy was pregnant. Everyone was blown away on the day of his birth when the cremello colt hit the ground as never before had they come across this problem. Casper was left with his mother until he was of weaning age and was then sold as fast as possible to remove the cast-off from the stud farm.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Show Jumping, Dressage
Stud Fee: $500
Owner: Katherine Carr

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Tjaard

The Basics
Show Name: Tjaard
Barn Name: Tjaard
Age: 12 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Frisian
Breed Registry: Friesian Horse Association of North America

The Appearance
Coat Color: Black
Stable Color: Aquamarine
Height: 16.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: He has a smooth, free flowing gait, and a gentleman's attitude. He can also be used for Eventing, but Dressage is his element. This stud has good conformation, and a build that creates a steady horse. Tjaard is a gentle soul, and his bloodlines are exquisite.
Handler Notes: Beginner to Advanced, fine with all.

The History
Basic History: He's been trained thoroughly, and is used under saddle as a Dressage animal. His manners are at such an exemplary stage, because he has been with gentle handlers and experienced riders from the start.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Dressage, basic Eventing
Stud Fee: $450
Owner: BRRA

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Pine's Triangle

The Basics
Show Name: Pine's Triangle
Barn Name: Tri
Age: 8 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: American Quarter Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Buckskin
Stable Color: Forest Green
Height: 16 HH

The Personality
Personality: His responses are quick and immediate, and his talent exceeds many. This horse has the temperament of most Western horses; calm and resourceful, uncomplaining, and easygoing.
Handler Notes: Intermediate to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Tri has bloodlines tracing back to Smart Little Lena, Zippo's Pine Bar, and Lil Conquistidor. He is a formidable horse, packed with muscle and athletic ability.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Reining, Cutting, Roping
Stud Fee: $550
Owner: BRRA

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Foggy Sea Morning

The Basics
Show Name: Foggy Sea Morning
Barn Name: Morn
Age: 6 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Thoroughbred
Breed Registry: Jockey Club

The Appearance
Coat Color: Dominant White Sabino (registered White)
Stable Color: Slate Grey
Height: 16.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: Lean and athletic, this white horse is only to be handled by experienced personal. He's a fiery animal, and strong-headed, and can see anything as a challenge - a challenge he will not hesitate to rise to.
Handler Notes: Advanced only!

The History
Basic History: It's not a lot that a pure white Thoroughbred is born into the racing world (there are only half a dozen of them), but one of those rarities was birthed, raced, and turned into a champion. With the aid of the bloodlines he inherited from his grandfather, the great stallion Lost in the Fog, Foggy Sea Morning crushed the competition on the track. His career ended from a bowed tendon, and now, at six years old, he's a stud.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Racing
Stud Fee: $650
Owner: BRRA

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Love Don't Run

The Basics
Show Name: Love Don't Run
Barn Name: Stay
Age: 9 years
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Missouri Fox Trotter
Breed Registry: Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Palomino
Stable Color: Navy
Height: 15.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: He is a generally sweet horse, but still recommended for advanced people as he is a stallion, after all. He's calm, well-tempered, and pretty much your regular, easy going fellow. He has been known to steal carrots from pockets, but that's his worst crime over the years.
Handler Notes: Intermediate to Advanced

The History
Basic History: Stay was used as a therapy horse for those children who were more advanced riders. When the operation had to close down, he was brought to Blue Ridge.

The Technicalities
Discipline: English Pleasure
Stud Fee: $300
Owner: BRRA