Jessamine's Horse

[Jessamine Smith]

ZOHARIEL

One | Two

Registered Name>> Zohariel
Barn Name>> Zo
Age>> (estimated) 9 years
Sex>> Gelding
Breed>> Mustang
Breed Registry>> BLM-registered

Coat Colour>> Strawberry Roan
Stable Colour>> Dark Slate Grey
Height>> 15.0 hh

Personality>> Zohariel is still a nervous horse, although some days are better than others. Sometimes he can be a total wreck, unable to stand still or to focus on the lesson at hand, while on others, he can at least focus on what he knows and calm just slightly. At least he doesn't have a problem with random starts, as his flee response has been shaped into a startling and then a turning to Jessa for reassurance, true to the thought that if she's not worried, he doesn't have to be either. That being said, he is very in-tune with his rider, even if it isn't Jessa. He absolutely hates the farrier, causing as much trouble as possible in his effort to get away, although at least his hooves are of such strength where he constantly goes barefoot (and yes, part of Jessa's reasoning for wanting to be a farrier is to ease his fear by performing his hoof care herself). He prefers pasture or drylot to stall, even in the coldest of weather, although he is thankful for a rug now that he knows what they are. He is herd-sour, and dislikes striking out on his own when he's been riding in a group for a while, or leaving his pasture, although he'll come when Jessa's whistle calls him.
Caution Around>> Stalls

Basic History>> Much of Zo's early history is still unknown, and will remain so. He was caught by the BLM when he was estimated to be about four years old, and was gelded straight away. From there, he was sent to auction, where he was snatched up by the Smiths, with the hopes that he would be able to capture Jessa's love like Murr hadn't quite managed, if the girl formed a bond with the horse while training him. While his training progressed, Jessa kept riding her previous horse, Murr, although every day a few hours were spent with Zo. When things changed for Jessa and she knew she was going to be going to Blue Ridge, she had to make the hard decision between Murr and Zo. Deciding that Zo, while he wasn't ready to compete yet, was ready to at least ride in group lessons for her equestrian classes, Jessa decided to take him along. Where else to help the gelding fine-tune his turns and such than at an elite academy?

Owner>> Jessamine Smith
Rider>> Jessamine Smith
Discipline>> Barrels (advanced beginning)

[Jessamine Smith]

UFO

Registered Name>> UFO
Barn Name>> Alien
Birth Year>> 2012
Sex>> Gelding
Breed>> AQH
Breed Registry>> AQHA

Coat Colour>> Buckskin
Stable Colour>> Bright Blue
Height>> 15.1

Personality>> There's a certain element of flightiness to Alien - A little higher strung than most quarter horses, but still calm compared to some of the hotter breeds. He bonds closely to 'his' person and can be cranky when asked to work for someone else. However, once he has that bond, he will work his heart out. He is very competitive and can be a pain to hold back if there's another horse in front of him - Yes, anywhere in front of him. If he can see them, he's losing, and Alien doesn't like losing. He has very good proprioceptive skills, and always manages to look like he'll run into something, but miss it by just a little space.
Caution Around>> Horses in front of him.

Basic History>> Nothing exciting in Alien's history. He was bred at a farm that specialized in producing barrel racers and grown out there. He had been purchased in utero as a barrel racing prospect, and at three, was brought home by his owners to start his training. He took to the circuit and started turning heads - Including Michael's. While he wasn't technically for sale, the man wouldn't take no for an answer, and kept upping the price until he got what he wanted. Jessa protested that she didn't need a horse, but was ignored, and Alien was sent to Blue Ridge for her to use and 'progress' in her racing.

Owner>> Jessamine Smith
Rider>> Jessamine Smith
Discipline>> Barrel Racing