Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 10:28:25 GMT -8
Memoirs of Winterfell
The Basics
Show Name: Memoirs of Winterfell
Barn Name: Sansa
Age: 7
Gender: mare
Breed: thoroughbred
Breed Registry: The Jockey Club
The Appearance
Coat Color: dark bay
Stable Color: light blue (close to a teal)
Height: 14.2 hands
The Personality
Personality: Sansa can be a real sweetheart at times and a witch at others. When she's in a mood, watch out, as she's liable to strike out at whoever is around her. Most days she starts off in a good mood, and will be sweet and lovey for a few hours - then she gets fed up with everything and just spazzes in her stall. Turnout time is good for her and usually helps her calm down. She loves being ridden but is a bit of a challenge because she won't simply listen to her rider and obey immediately; she has to be convinced that something is her idea.
Caution Around: everything; she isn't dangerous, per se, but does get touchy about everything at some point
The History
Basic History: Sansa was born at one of the top thoroughbred breeding farms around, but was a small foal. The breeders didn't think she would have much of a chance at making it to the track, but they figured they may as well try - the filly loved to run, after all. When she was a yearling, they gave Sansa to a trainer they knew, who thought he might be able to work with the filly. Unfortunately, Sansa popped a split about a month after she was brought into his barn. She had begun her training under saddle at that point, though she was only ridden for about three hours per week. She was put on stall rest for about 6 months, but grew sour in the stall quite quickly. The vet gave the all clear to turn her out a few days a week, which greatly improved the filly's disposition. The splint stopped bothering her for the most part, but the trainer felt that a racing career was not in her best interests. He gave her some more training and gave her to a stable that was close enough by for him to go check on her. There she found Aspen Riddle, a newly turned fourteen year old with an interest in OTTBs. Aspen was put in charge of Sansa, and the two quickly bonded. They've spent the last three years together, and while Aspen has worked with other horses, Sansa is her favorite. Shortly before coming to Blue Ridge, Aspen's parents purchased Sansa for her.
** Sansa is registered with The Jockey Club as "Winterfell Memory" but is shown as "Memoirs of Winterfell"
The Technicalities
Discipline: Hunter/Jumper, Show Jumping and Western Pleasure / Trail
Owner: Aspen Riddle
Rider: Aspen Riddle