Post by Deleted on May 27, 2014 23:08:05 GMT -8
Jewel Of Denial
The Basics
Show Name: Jewel of Denial
Barn Name: Grace
Age: 6
Gender: Mare
Breed: Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: AQHA
The Appearance
Coat Color: Grey
Stable Color: Blue
Height: 15'3 hands
The Personality
Personality: Grace is a mare through and through. She has been known to get a hump in her back when she isn't happy, but she hasn't bucked since she bucked the man off two years ago. She has been known to aim a kick here and there at other horses. She prefers to be alone, away from other horses.
Although Grace does allow other people to ride her, you can tell that she doesn't trust them. The only person she truly trusts is Lahni, and it is visible in her eyes.
Caution Around: her hind quarters
The History
Basic History: Grace had a very difficult early life. She was born on a ranch that bordered Lahni's. When she was a year old her right fore leg got caught in some barb wire that had fallen from the fence. Grace was lucky she got out without anything too major. She did cut herself high up. Lahni was the first person to find Grace. She had been riding the fence line for her dad. She used her rope and fastened a halter and took Grace back to her house, not knowing what else to do.
Lahni's dad called the vet and the neighbor. The neighbor insisted that she was fine, just to send her back over, but Lahni insisted that she needed stitches, and she was right. Lahni's dad worked out a deal with the neighbor that Grace would stay in their barn until she was better. Lahni took care of her every day until she went home, and then Lahni would visit her by the fence line every day. She always brought treats.
When Grace was two she was shipped away to the trainer for ninety days. When she came back she had lost all her spirit, and she shied when you raised your hand or moved to fast. She also refused to let anyone touch her face. Lahni had suspicions, but when she voice them no one would hear them. It took months for Lahni to gain Grace's trust again.
The day that the Lahni finally convinced the neighbor to sell Grace was when she was four years old. Lahni and her family were over the neighbor's house helping him sort cattle. The neighbor was using Grace to tow a bull when Grace started bucking. She launched the neighbor from her back. The neighbor was livid and he grabbed a rope and raised his arm to beat Grace, but Lahni's dad stopped him. He grabbed the neighbors arm from behind and took the rope. Lahni begged the neighbor to sell her and he agreed. Lahni's father bought her only after Lahni promised that if Grace became too much horse for her she would sell the mare.
The Technicalities
Discipline: Barrel Racing and Roping(Head/Heel/Calf)
Owner: Lahni
Rider: Lahni