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General Major



The Basics
Show Name: General Major
Barn Name: G
Age: 9 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: American Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: American Quarter Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Bay
Height: 15.1 HH

The Personality
Personality: G is a fairly friendly horse, but he seems very harsh. He doesn't enjoy goofing around with other horses, and works extremely hard during sessions. He hasn't had an off day where he enjoyed goofing around since Quarry bought him, and they assume that's due to his history. It's hard to get him adjusted to new people, and he'll often stand completely still, head tucked, when someone he doesn't know approaches him.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: G was born into the military, but he never fit in. Whenever a new person came to ride him, he would do his worst for them until he trusted them. And that took a while. G was auctioned off at the age of five. Massimo Dutti Stables spotted him while the holders were trying to get him out of his stall for a couple to see him. Her first thought was: This is the horse I want. Therefore, they bought him for Foxtail Stables, and he's been with Foxtail Stables ever since.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Barrels, Reining, Western Pleasure, Trail
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 15
Assigned Student: Anyone

Mounting Viewing



The Basics
Show Name: Mountain Viewing
Barn Name: Bear
Age: 12 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Lusitanio
Breed Registry: International Andalusian & Lusitano Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Bay
Height: 16.1 HH

The Personality
Personality: He’s a “rugged” sort of horse, with an attitude that could be judged as sarcastic. It’s clear he’s a “been there, done that” type of guy. Beginners to advanced could enjoy him, but he’s most likely a favored ride for the advanced people as he so quick to respond to cues and he has the heart to tackle the more difficult jumps when most horses would shy away.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Born and raised at a Cross Country stables, Bear was treated well all of his life. He was sold to a friend of Blue Ridge, and when said friend couldn't take care of him anymore, Bear came to be a permanent fixture at Massimo Dutti Stables.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Cross Country, is more than capable of show jumping and dressage, Trail
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 13
Assigned Student: Anyone

Southern Affair



The Basics
Show Name: Southern Affair
Barn Name: Sam
Age: 9 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Quarter Horse
Breed Registry: American Quarter Horse Association

The Appearance
Coat Color: Blue Roan
Brand: Cheek
Height: 15.4 HH

The Personality
Personality: Quite the clown, he knows how to untie himself, undo some stall doors and always puts his nose where it doesn't belong.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Bought at a horse auction at the local Fairgrounds, unknown before that.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Western pleasure, Trail, Calf Roping
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 4
Assigned Student: Anyone

Personal Triumph



The Basics
Show Name: Personal Triumph
Barn Name: Percy
Age: 9 years
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Wielkopolski
Breed Registry: Volte Warmblood Registry

The Appearance
Coat Color: Bay
Height: 16.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: Even though he is still young, Percy is the perfect schoolmaster. Katherine will quite often get students to ride Percy if they are trying to establish the aids for a certian move that the gelding already knows how to do. Percy is a huge pushover and loves children, the younger the better. On his days off, he enjoys spending the time lying down in his pasture.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Percy was once a champion, who ruled the ring, any ring he was in he would shine. Then tragedy struck and he tripped right before a jump, sending his rider flying through the oxer and ending his life. Shaken by this, Percy turned his back on the world. Massimo Dutti Stables found him in the same auction and brought the "old timer" home and introduced him to everyone to see if the two of them could work with each other.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Eventing, Trail
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 8
Assigned Student: Anyone

Guardian



The Basics
Show Name: N/A
Barn Name: Guardian
Age: 15 Years Old
Gender: Gelding
Breed: Percheron Mix
Breed Registry: N/A

The Appearance
Coat Color: Grey
Height: 17.3 HH

The Personality
Personality: Guardian is a sweet angel of a horse, a beginner’s dream. He’s a Perchron mix gelding, and at seventeen point three hands he’s a gentle giant. Guardian, surprisingly, has the movement of a dressage horse. His big frame can be carried with a smooth and flowing gait. His responses are usually very prompt. At his age he’s a quick learner since he’s not easily distracted.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Guardian was quite the backyard therapy horse. When the therapy center went down, he moved on to Massimo Dutti Stables.


The Technicalities
Discipline: English Pleasure, basic Dressage, nearly Retired, Trail
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 5
Assigned Student: Anyone

Show Name: The White Rabbit
Barn name: Rabbit
Gender: Gelding
Age: 11 years old
Breed: Thoroughbred

Appearance:



Coat Color: Grey
Stable Color: Royal Blue
Height: 16.2 hh


Personality:
Rabbit is a pleasant horse to be around. He has a nice attitude, and is really a gentleman. He likes to play games, and is very clever. He gets bored easily, so People has always been sure to get him an array of toys for him to play with when he’s in his stall. Rabbit never raced, and is trained in hunter/jumper and a bit of dressage. Most people have learned most of her intermediate and advanced riding on him, and they are really a great team. Rabbit has a tendency of rolling whenever he goes outside, which is rather unfortunate considering his color. He needs a rug on him in the winter since his coat doesn't grow out much, and it keep him cleaner, and a fly sheet in the warmer months. When it comes to riding, Rabbit is on the calmer side and would rather stay collected, but when asked he can get very fast. He is a very scopey jumper, but more so careful, and very clean. His movements are gorgeous and fluent, with long striding and a floating trot. He gets along rather well with other horses.

Caution Around: Deer, flags or banners

History:
Rabbit was born on a thoroughbred breeding farm in New York, and was trained there in hunter/jumper and dressage. Once he’d been trained sufficiently, he was bought by a young girl named Becca . Along with him came Red Friday Night, who was also born and trained on the same farm, though Frye was for Kaitlin. Rabbit and Becca immediately got on very well, and Becca would ride him every day, galloping through the fields on their Vermont farm and jumping him often. She didn’t compete with him, preferring to stay off of the show circuit, but their bond was very strong. When Kaitlin died, Becca was forced to start riding Frye as well, to avoid him being sold, and then left with him to go to Blue Ridge. She would have loved to bring Rabbit along, but knew that Frye needed her more. Becca eventually brought Rabbit to Blue Ridge as well, but found that it was in neither of their best interests for him to be in her hands, due to the direction she was taking with her riding and the attention that Frye needed. She decided to donate him to Massimo Dutti Stables so that he could be ridden by others, and perform to the best of his abilities.

Stall Number: 1

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Independent Poppy



The Basics
Show Name: Independent Poppy
Barn Name: Fallon
Age: 6 years
Gender: Mare
Breed: Crossbreed
Breed Registry: N/A

The Appearance
Coat Color: Red Dun
Height: 15.2 HH

The Personality
Personality: Fallon presents potential. She has a quick mind and a good heart. All she needs is a proper trainer, and her talent could come shining through, although not many people may be drawn to her because of her crossbreed blood. Needs a confident rider as this little lady sometimes can loose her confidence when approaching fences, but will throw her heart over it if her rider believes she can.
Caution: N/A

The History
Basic History: Bought at an auction for a school horse, introduced to Eventing.

The Technicalities
Discipline: Eventing
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 9
Assigned Student: Anyone

Bambino



The Basics
Show Name: Bambino
Barn Name: Bambi
Age: 12 years
Gender: Mare
Breed: Pony of the Americas
Breed Registry: Pony of the Americas Registry

The Appearance
Coat Color: Bay, spotted blanket
Height: 14.0 HH

The Personality
Personality: Sweet, interprets rider's levels, "push-button" horse, great around dogs and small children. Her height can carry medium-weight adults and children, but she doesn't present some of the challenges a larger horse may present.
Caution: Riding Level: All- this mare presents new challenges to every level of rider.

The History
Basic History: Bought from breeder by Giana Liking for her classes; donated to the academy. Trained also in Hunter/Jumper, English Pleasure, and Dressage; the classic all-around pony!

The Technicalities
Discipline: Trail, Gymkhana Games, Pleasure, Halter
Owner: Massimo Dutti
Stall Number: 11
Assigned Student: Anyone