Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2013 12:05:51 GMT -8
JURASSIC NIGHTMARE
The Basics
Show Name: Jurrasic Nightmare
Barn Name: Deeno
Age: Six
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Appaloosa
Breed Registry: ApHC
The Appearance
Coat Color: Chestnut leopard
Stable Color: Chocolate
Height: 15.2 HH
The Personality
Personality: Deeno is sour. He doesn't like company unless it comes in the form of his favourite person, Gracie. He's nippy and he almost always has his ears pinned to his head. If you get to know him, he might just tolerate you. It takes bribery though, particularly in the form of mints. Even then, you still need to be careful. However, when with Gracie, he's a completely different horse. He relaxes, he looks happy. He fusses over her and almost seems to make sure she's okay while she does the same to him. He absolutely hero worships his mistress. He's her baby.
When he's doing what he loves, which is barrel racing, Deeno is perfect. However, in training and if he's asked to do something he doesn't want to, he'll play up. While he's not a bucker or rearer, he definitely will spin and stop suddenly. His favourite trick is while in a gallop, he skids to a stop when someone can't tell. Gracie, though, is wise to his tricks and almost always counters him. This frustrates Deeno, but also makes him realise she's boss and he isn't.
Caution Around: Strangers, large plastic bags and dogs.
The History
Basic History: Deeno is just an auction horse. There's nothing extremely special about his breeding or his background. Bought by Gracie as a two year old, they've been working together for a while now. He basically came from a breeder who just didn't have the time for the youngster. Gracie fell in love with his sour attitude and had been flattered when Deeno had allowed her to pet him while he'd scared away most other potential owners. She knew she had to have him. So she did. They began to work on his training. While he was broken in, he hadn't had very much else done with him. That meant that Gracie basically had a blank canvas, but she saw the potential in the horse. He took to barrels with ease, as if he was bred for the event. He absolutely adores to compete, and he makes Gracie proud every time they do.
The Technicalities
Discipline: Western - Barrels
Owner: Gracie Leakes
Rider: Gracie Leakes