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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:46:43 GMT -5
SOOO....I want to create "Champions Academy" an Elite Riding and Boarding School. This is a high-end boarding school that revolves around horses and riding, and includes many disciplines, from Hunter/Jumper, Quarter Horse Racing, Scurry Driving, Bronc Riding, Saddle Seat, and much more. 25% of our students are here on scholarship- our way of gaining the absolute best 'championship' riders. The other 75% is pretty much extremely rich, as tutition each year is over $250,000, and many of these kids bring in their own private horses that cost untold riches.
This is a semi-literate, semi-advanced rp where people can rp riding Trainers, school Teachers, and students at the academy, perhaps the horses themselves, too, if you all think that is a good idea?
Right now I'm looking for help creating this. First of all, I will need a person who can code, a person who can be the graphics designer and put pen to paper- figuratively speaking, that is. You MUST have experience creating layouts, either on a graphic design topic, through your own rp, or helping create other rps. Show me your work! Post a link and I'll say "you've got what it takes" or "perhaps you'd be better in another position?" For doing this, you become one of my mods! As this mod, you receive the right to rp four Head Trainers, or the trainers overseeing a whole discipline. That is, you can take the position as the Head Trainer of Hunter/Jumpers, and Thoroughbred Racing, for example. You can also rp TWO Barn Overseers. You can also rp as many other characters as you would like.
I also need four other mods and creative minds to aid us! As one of the other mods, you receive the right to rp three Head Trainers, and one Barn Overseer!
Mods must be able to do the following upon the completion of the rp: Be on twice+ a week to rp some, approve joining forms, oversee rping plots and make sure members are following all rules. You're also one of the creative minds, making drama and fun in the rp.
So let's do this!!!!!!!!!!
It would also be WONDERFUL anyone who understands/has experience with the following disciplines, because in all honesty, I am lost and have no clue what they are really about, only what I can differentiate on Wikipedia XD Saddle Seat, Rodeo riding (like, all of it XD) games (polo, polocrosse, etc....)
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:47:11 GMT -5
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INTRODUCTION (heading)
At Champions Academy, we only accept the absolute best. The very best riders in all equestrian disciplines. The highest minds in academics. The most successful families of the world. Be what it may, you might not have to be overly confident in your abilities, so long as we are. Can't afford us? We'll see if you're worthy of our scholarships. Struggle in school? We can tutor you. New to riding? Goodbye, nobody. More important to us than anything is having only the greatest riders in our midst. Fail us and you're out quicker than you can pack your bags.
Welcome to the elite. Romance is wild. Competition is fierce. Luxury is everywhere. Be the best, and you'll live the life of the best.
Just remember not to fail.
NOTES (heading)
- This is a semi-literate, semi-advanced rp. You must try and use proper grammar (mistakes are accepted) and no 'txt talk' as well as usually having 4-5 lines of text per character per post. This will not always be the case, as sometimes there is simply nothing to say! Try to as often as possible, though.
- I am Admin, and we have 5 Mods in total.
- We accept Students ages 13-18. However, not all students are at the academy all six years, as some students may not be accepted until they are older. The oldest a student may be 'accepted' into the school is age 17.
- Here, you can roleplay Head Trainers, Assistant Trainers, and Specialized Trainers; Barn Overseer and Barn Staff; School Teachers; and Academy Students.
- 25% of our students are Scholarship Students. These are students not able to afford our $250,000 tuition per year.
- Head Trainers are the most important, overseeing their whole discipline, such as the Head Trainer of Hunter/Jumper, or the Head Trainer of Bronc Riding. There is only one per discipline. Head Trainers must be 25 years of age and over.
- There are TWO Assistant Trainers per discipline. They must be 19 years of age and older.
- Specialized Trainers may be required for some disciplines, but not all. In the Hunter/Jumper discipline, for example, there are three specializations: Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation. Therefore, Hunter/Jumper would have three Specialized Trainers, one for each specialty. There would be no Specialized trainer for a discipline such as Bronc Riding. They must be 21 years of age and older.
- If you have absolutely no clue about a discipline, perhaps start out roleplaying a student in that discipline before you understand or have researched enough to make a trainer. There are some disciplines I couldn't possibly create a trainer for at this time, such as Saddle Seat, so I create a student in the interest of learning.
- Barn Overseer runs a whole barn. The barns are as follows: English Barn, Western Barn, Racing Barn, Rodeo Barn, Games Barn, Draft Barn, Pony Barn, and Driving Barn. Most Barns are for a group of Disciplines, or sports, but some are for specifically large or small horses. They must be 25 years of age and older.
- Barn Staff are required to care for the horses in their barn including feeding, watering, mucking stalls, grooming all horses before use and regularly, as well as move to pasture or paddock, have tacked for rides, and blanket them when cold. There are three for each barn, for a total of twenty-four. They must be 19 years of age and older.
- School classes are broken into three age groups: 13 & 14 year olds are Grade I; 15 & 16 year olds are Grade II; 17 & 18 year olds are Grade III. Many of our best students are able to join our staff after graduation.
- We have THREE School Teachers for each Grade Level for each academic discipline. For example, there are three Grade I Math teachers. School Teachers must be 19 years of age and older.
- Our academic disciplines are as follows: Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus), English (I, II, III), Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), History (Social Studies, American History, World History), Language (Choices: Latin, French, Greek), Electives (Choices: Music, Art, Business). Each student takes two years of each class with the exception of one single choice made for language and elective.
- Students, along with their academic schedule, take regular lessons in multiple equestrian disciplines. Their first is their Primary Discipline, which is their main sport that they are best at, and what they were accepted into the academy for. An example is Hunter/Jumper. Their Secondary Discipline is a similar discipline which they are growing into, something they are working to do better in, and is always something close to the Primary Discipline. Example is Eventing. The Elective Discipline is one in which the student is interested, something very different from their Primary Discipline, that they must work hard at but is partially for fun. Example is Bronc Riding. Students also have Free Disciplines which they may do during freetimes for fun, as they wish. They must practice their Secondary Discipline twice a week, and their Elective Discipline once every other week.
- A student may change their discipline at anytime, but are evaluated by the Head Trainers to determine if they may be good enough.
- Schedules are to be followed strictly. Not following the schedule, breaking rules, or repeated final grades of 'C or D' will result in Detentions, or even Expulsions. Failing more than one class results in being Expelled. Tutoring is available and will be assigned when necessary, to take place during study halls.
- New school year begins August 1st to November 14th. Fall Break is November 15th to November 25th. Back to school November 26th to December 19th. Winter Break is December 20th to January 1st. Back to school January 2nd to March 31st. Spring Break is April 1st to April 25th. Back to school April 26th to June 14th. Summer Break is June 15th to July 31st.
- This is a boarding school, therefore students live here almost full time, with the exception of breaks. No student may remain during breaks, as most (though not all) staff will return home.
- Students almost always start at the beginning of the year. New students are only moved in during the middle of the year under extreme circumstances.
- We have four grades per year. First Preliminary Grade is awarded prior to Fall Break. First Final Grade is awarded prior to Winter Break. Second Preliminary Grade is awarded prior to Spring Break. Second Final Grade is awarded prior to Summer Break.
- Weekdays (monday-thursday) include academic classes and many lessons, while no classes take place on weekends (friday-sunday), and are reserved for riding, or competitions. Competitions usually take place away from campus.
- Riding canceled during storms only, if it is too dangerous for horse and rider.
- This environment is extremely tough for various reasons, due to the level of competition, the hard academics, being away from family, and the 'richies' often picking on the 'scholarshipers.' There is a constant threat of being kicked out and ripped away from this world for the slightest failures, and it does happen in front of students all the time...
- Horses may be privately owned, or owned by the academy. Privately owned horses are simply those brought by a student, almost always a richie, to be used. Barns are typically half and half.
- Some technology, but not most, is allowed on campus, but may only be used during certain times. Some tech may be available for 'loan' at the library, if needed for school. Tablets and computers are allowed for schoolwork during most times, though will be monitored, and open for use during freetime, and is available for loan to students who can't afford their own. Ipods and MP3's are only allowed during study halls (unless tutoring) and freetimes for music. Phones only allowed during freetimes and on trips off-campus.
- Pets are obviously not allowed on campus, though students may bring their own horses, so long as a significant board fee is paid, costing $50,000 per year, per horse. They receive a personal handler, stall and paddock, as well as pasture access with this, and any blanketing, halters, and lead-lines required, as well as medicine, vet visits, shoeing, and teeth floating and care. They will be groomed daily and bathed whenever warm enough as well, and clipped when necessary.
- We do have a few dogs and a dozen cats around the facilities, which are very friendly to the students, as we require when picking our animals. Their info is included in the 'barn' section, whichever barn they spend most time in, and barn overseer that looks after them.
TERMS & GLOSSARY (heading) Don't know a lot about horses? Read this page (link to be added) and feel free ask questions, someone certainly knows! Google and Wikipedia are great too!
MAPS & PLACES (heading)Champions Academy is built on over two hundred and fifty acres of beautiful land, with the main campus over-top rolling hills, which extend out past the pastures. Just outside the pastures, though, are amazing mixed forests; the deeper in you go, the more the pines begin. Trails overlap the grounds for multiple miles, and ponds as well as a huge lake are located off the main campus.Dorms: This is the largest building, and directly overlooks the grand entrance to the campus. Floors are split in half, each side only accessible by separate elevators, the left for the girls, the right for the boys. Four 'adult' dorms are on each half of each floor, one on each end both sides, to watch over the students. Adult dorms are one per room; Student dorms are two per room. Adult dorms have a single double bed, a desk, dresser and closet, with a small bathroom and shower. Students have a room with two twin beds, two desks, and two dressers and a large closet, a small bathroom with a shower. The lobby is on the first floor, and has sitting areas, libraries, games, and tvs with shows and movies.
Classrooms: This is the second largest building and overlooks the grand entrance and parking. Includes all the rooms for all academic classes, and a grand library next to the lobby on the first floor.
Dining Hall: One of the favorites for some students, delicious breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, and divine dinners are served here. Snacks are also available at all times outside meals, and dessert is served following dinner. Includes huge kitchen.
Entertainment Center: This average sized area is a fun building, with a movie theater in the back, complete with popcorn and drink stand; lobby in the front similar to that of the dorms; game courts including a tennis court, beach volleyball room, and basketball court; game tables such as air hockey, ping-pong, and foosball; and finally, a relaxation-station, with massage chairs, spa (including sauna, mud-bath, and hot tubs), and mani-pedi station.
Pavilion: Great sitting area outside overlooking many riding rings, barns, paddocks, and pastures. Best place to watch the horses, there are two floors, and many study here, read books, write letters, or do other school work. Bottom floor is enclosed with heaters and fans, top floor is open and exposed to outside air.
Pool: To be used during freetimes, shallow end starts at 3 1/2 feet, goes to 10 feet for diving. Crystal clear blue waters with waterfalls on one edge.
Pastures: Several pastures surround the campus with sprawling hills and small sheds, where horses are kept when not in use in nice weather. We have two small pastures, used for stallions or small ponies. Two gelding pastures, for neutered male horses. Two mare pastures for female horses. One young horse pasture for weanlings and yearlings. Finally, a breeding pasture for mares with foals. Most of the time, Barn Staff are required to get horses from here when they are needed, and only occasionally do Students go here, either they are scholarship kids that are used to doing their own stuff and like it, or richies that are being punished.
English Area: Where English style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is blue.
Western Area: Where Western style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is red.
Games Area: Where Game style (such as polo) horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is purple.
Driving Area: Where Driving style (carriage & buggy) horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large rings to ride in. Flag color is green.
Rodeo Area: Where Rodeo style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with two large outdoor rings. Flag color is brown.
Racing Area: Where Racing horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with a large racetrack consisting of dirt track, turf track, and sand track on outside, starting gates, and portable jumps for steeplechase. Flag color is yellow.
Draft Barn: Small barn for the largest draft horses, with extra-large stalls and paddocks. Flag color is yellow-green.
Pony Barn: Small barn for the tiniest ponies, with small stalls and paddocks. Flag color is pink.
Trails: Hundreds of miles of trail exist beyond the pastures of the campus, most through fields or forest. This is the most common place for training for Endurance Riders or Competitive Trail Riding, and is also a fun place to ride in free time, though occasionally other lessons take place on the trails.
Lake: Located way out past the pastures and along some trails, this lake is great to fish from or visit for a dip in the summer months, though mostly just by the 'scholarshipers' that don't mind the dirt, or some punk richies just trying to get away and be cool. Beautiful with rolling hills, great place to take photos. A few ponds are spread out on the property, too, but these are visited less.
DISCIPLINES (heading) These are the 'sports' or divisions of riding for each category. Some may have specializations.
English
Hunter/Jumper This style is show-riding that is typical english, based off fox-hunting, and may include both over fence (jumping) and over flat (ground work). Each specialization varies in what the judge looks for. Dress is often very particular, with rigorous rules that must be followed, a certain wardrobe required. Ridden inside and out. Also known as Hunt Seat. These horses are most often Thoroughbreds or Warmbloods, and sometimes ponies. Most riders are expected to excel in all three, but every rider has a specialty they are best at. Specializations include... Hunter: Subjective scoring showing the horse, both over flat and over fences, blazers required with hair-nets, cuffs, collars, and clean, professional attire part of score. How best to show off your 'hunter' horse. Horse must be braided. Simple lead changes, posting trot, and sometimes hand-gallop. Four over-fence classes, one flat class. Max jump height of 4'6". Most of our students start at 2'6" and average 3' or 3'6". Jumper: Objective scoring completing the course in the fastest time possible with no penalty faults, simply requires getting over the the jumps with no refusals, without knocking or clipping the jump, or going over time allowance. Tough, tight turns, difficult combinations, water jumps, ditch jumps, brush jumps, and other things to attempt to spook a horse. Rider attire less strict, requires polos and saddle pads that may match in color. No flat. One class with additional 'jump-off' class for those with no penalties. Max jump height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4'. Equitation: Subjective scoring showing best skills of rider, both over flat and over fences, blazers required with hair-nets, cuffs, collars, and clean, professional attire part of score. Difficult combinations, tight turns. Over flat, may be required to drop stirrups, sit the trot, perform flying lead changes. Max jump height of 3'9". Most of our students start at 2' and average 3' or 3'6".
Eventing This style is competition typically three days, and today holds three specializations including Dressage, Cross Country, and Stadium Jumping, which is scored all together, with the best overall score winning. In the past, this was a five event competition, and included roads & track (endurance riding) as well as a steeplechase, but this has proved to be too unsafe for the horse. Some of the best horses for this are Warmbloods, but Thoroughbreds and Anglo-Arabs are also popular. In eventing, all three of these divisions must be completed for score consideration. The specializations are... Dressage: Over flat, this division, when included in three-day eventing and not on it's own, is used as the first portion of the competition to test the workmanship between horse and rider, and includes complicated maneuvers and beautiful expressive action of the horse, through use of minimal aids. Certain patterns are done. Special attire is required, and rules for turnout are very strict. Cross Country: This jumping takes place over a large course, often through the woods, over natural obstacles such as ditches, water, hills, and more, and also includes other jumps such as bursh jumps. Penalties are awarded for refusals, knocking jumps, or going over time. The most dangerous, this division is the only portion of Eventing that is not itself a sole competition discipline. Attire relaxed. Typically between two and three miles. Max height of 3'11". Most of our students start at 2'6" and average 3'. Stadium Jumping: Also known as Show Jumping, this is similar to the Jumper discipline, in that there are jumps placed in a ring, usually very bright and distracting, and penalties are awarded for knocking or clipping jumps, refusals, or going over time. Fastest time wins. Attire is strict, certain guidelines must be followed. Max height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4' or 4'6".
Dressage This style of competition is a sole discipline with no specializations, and also occurs within the sport of Eventing. Advanced and complicated patterns are performed, and great communication between horse and rider must be accomplished to score well. Some of the best horses for this discipline include but are not limited to Baroque Style horses, Warmbloods, and sometimes Arabians.
Stadium Jumping This style of competition is a sole discipline with no specializations, and also occurs within the sport of Eventing. Similar to the Jumper discipline, it is, by some, considered an extension of that discipline past the levels that it flatlines. Takes place in a ring, indoor or out, with bright and distracting, scary looking jumps, penalties awarded for knocking or clipping jumps, refusals, or going over allotted time. Fastest time wins, and attire is very strict, certain guidelines must be followed. Best horses include Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Anglo-Arabs, and sometimes Appendix horses. Max height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4' or 4'6".
Haute Ecole The 'high school' or 'haute ecole' school jumps, popularly known as the 'airs above the ground,' is often referred to as 'classical dressage' and while not popular like it's modern form, competitive dressage of today evolved from this art form. This is practiced in very few placed today, but where it is, it astonishes people. The leaps through the air by horse and rider, the silent communication that takes place, the rigorous training and tough constraints of the patterns, displays, and tricks performed. Beautiful classic Baroque horse breeds are used, such as the Andalusian, Lipizzaner, Friesian, Lusitano, and others. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, is a prime example of this style of riding that dates back hundreds of years, but when it is, only the best can show their skills.
Endurance Racing Riding for many miles, up to one-hundred, in a race to the finish line. Going as fast as you can won't win you this competition, as you have to be able to complete it. Almost never do these horse and rider pairs gallop, but more often trot and canter, with walking occurring commonly too. May take place over rough terrain, such as hills, mountains, rocks, and water. Serious and regular vet checks occur to check on the horse's well being, and the human health is looked after too. Breaks are required to make sure no one is harming themselves or their horses with their desire to win above all else. The winner will always be the pair that can best balance speed and endurance.
Saddle Seat This style of competition includes many specializations, and involves many different horse breeds, most of which do not compete together, though some do, and some riders specialize in one breed and one division. This riding shows off the high action of horses, with legs lifting high, necks straight, tight heads, and tails held upright. It is a style of riding and competition like no other, though it is most often grouped nearest to 'english' riding, as it's most familiar cousin. Some of the most notable breeds are Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Foxtrotters, Paso Finos, Arabians, Morgans, and many more. They most often include unusual gaits that are not typical of most breeds. The specializations are... Country Pleasure: Separate classes for Morgan Horses, Saddlebreds, and Arabians, as they do not compete together, this is a class that shows the horse as a 'pleasure to ride' with excellent manners, smooth gait, and less of the high-step action required for English Pleasure classes. Must seem like a calm, 'breeze' ride. English Pleasure: Separate classes for almost every saddle seat breed, this shows the high-action of the horse and comfort, as well as 'show' and elegance of the ride. Most often Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Arabians. Park: This division is scored solely on the horse, looking for lifted legs, high-arched neck, and absolute action. Similar to English Pleasure but rider is not taken into account. Gait should be prancing. Designed for Saddlebreds, Morgans, Arabians and more. Three-Gaited: A Saddle Seat class designed specifically for Saddlebreds only, at the walk, trot, and canter. Scored for high-action and a smooth ride. Five-Gaited: A Saddle Seat class designed specifically for Saddlebreds only, at the walk, trot, and canter, with two ambling gaits known as the rack and slow gait. Scored for high-action and a smooth ride. Plantation Pleasure: This Saddle Seat class is designed specifically for Tennessee Walking Horses, which may perform flat-shod only. The breed may also show in Park and Performance, but in this class they are scored on brilliance and show presence of the horses while still being well mannered, balanced, and manageable. It is the most animated of the flat-shod divisions. Performance: A class offered for many breeds, including Tennessee Walking Horses, Arabians, is similar to Park but horses do not have to be flat-shod, allowing for greater action and 'the big lick.' Equitation: Judges the rider's ability and control of their horse, including things like posture, position, use of riding aids, etc. The rider must look flawless in their ride and show complete control of the horse.
Sidesaddle This art form takes you back to an older day, when the only acceptable way for a woman to ride was side saddle, that is with both legs crossed over the saddle onto one side of the horse. As women lost their oppression, they began to ride in a normal fashion. Today, though, men and women alike have realized the pros to riding in this style, and accepted the challenge that it provides over a traditional riding style. Sidesaddle is performed over many different competitions, often as 'breed' classes or exotic classes, and can be part of Saddle Seat, Eventing, Hunter/Jumper, and even Western Pleasure. Therefore, this may only be chosen as a Secondary or Elective Discipline, and performed in addition to their Primary Discipline.
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Western
Western Pleasure This style of riding is like it sounds, pleasure riding- that is, cool, calm, and collected- in western style. It evaluates horses on their manners with a cool, calm deposition, as well as a relaxed stance and gait, with a low hanging head required, the sign of a relaxed horse. Western styles differ from English riding in that they use a horned, heavier saddle with thick stirrups, lack a noseband on the bridal, and riders hold the reins in a single hand, using what is known as neck-reigning; rather than pulling on one rein to steer in that direction, you press the rein against the neck to steer that direction.
Reigning Often referred to as western dressage, it is a competition where riders guide horses through precise patterns of circles, spins, stops and more. It can be performed indoors or outdoors, and the most common breeds are stock breeds, particularly Quarter Horses. Horses must wear leg protection. Riders wear long sleeved button-down shirts, jeans, and cowboy boots and hats. In most competitions, chaps are also worn. Spurs are allowed but crops are prohibited. Certified equestrian helmets may be permitted occasionally.
Gymkhana This competition includes three events, all timed-trials, with Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, and Keyhole. While Barrel Racing and Pole Bending are lone competitions that take place outside of Gymkhana themselves, the best Barrel Racers or Pole Benders can't win Gymkhana. This sport takes skill in all three, requiring a balance between each event. The best score and time between the three is what wins the game.
Barrel Racing In this competition, horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. It requires tight form, strong balance, great agility and speed to attain the fastest time possible without knocking a barrel, and performing the tightest turns to cut time. Most often Quarter Horses are used for their impressive sprinting ability and sound agility, but Appendix horses, American Paints, Appaloosas and even Thoroughbreds may be used.
Pole Bending This is a timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine path around six upright poles arranged in a line. It requires tight form, strong balance, great agility and speed to attain the fastest time possible without clipping a pole. The most common horses are Quarter Horses, but Appendix Horses, American Paints, Appaloosas, and even Thoroughbreds are used.
Competitive Trail Riding This sport is where horse and rider cover a marked path over fifteen to forty miles a day, depending on the competition and days in the event. It includes regular vet checks, obstacles such as water crossings, opening and closing gates, and jumping logs, as well as setting up camps at night. Different from Endurance racing in that some portions of the competition are subjective- such as obstacle portions and conformation- the fastest time may not always win. Quarter Horses and Arabians are common, but almost any breed may be used.
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Rodeo
Bronc Riding This rodeo event is sometimes described as 'bull riding with a horse' and calls for the use of a wild, bucking bronco, with which the rider must hang on as long as possible. It is an extremely dangerous event, and only the very best, strongest riders can hope to not only hang on what may, by the spectators, be seens as a wild 'beast', but to dodge it's kicking hooves when the ride has ended.
Stock This rodeo event requires advanced skills at multiple rodeo events, competing in all and the rider & horse team with the best scores overall wins. These events are all things that can also be competed solely, but in this event, it is the jack-of-all-trades that wins. Specializations are... Steer Wrestling: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. This is a rodeo event in which a horse-mounted rider chases a steer, drops from the horse to the steer, then wrestles the steer to the ground by grabbing its horns and pulling it off-balance so that it falls to the ground. The event carries a high risk of injury to the cowboy. All stock horse breeds may be used. Roping: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Roping involves two different specializations, Calf Roping or Team Roping, but in both, a horse and rider may go after a calf or steer and attempt to rope them from horseback. All stock horse breeds are used. Calf Roping: Involves one horse and rider chasing down a calf and roping it from horse back, tying three legs together so the calf is uninjured but cannot get back up. Invovles tight turns, quick acceleration, top speeds, and sudden stops. Team Roping: Rather than roping a calf, two horse and rider pairs chase down and rope a steer from horseback and must then tie it down without injuring the animal or their horse. Invovles tight turns, quick acceleration, top speeds, and sudden stops. Cutting: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Horse and rider work as a team before a judge or panel of judges to demonstrate the horse's athleticism and ability to handle cattle during a 2 1⁄2 minute performance, called a 'run.' Shows off silent communications between the pair, tough-decision making on both the rider and horse, as the rider gives the rein slack and the horse must naturally be a 'cutter' and work the cattle without constant commands, requires ability on their part. Not all horses can be trained to be a cutter, takes skill. All stock horse breeds used. Sorting: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Often known as 'ranch sorting' this sport at the rodeo requires two rider and horse pairs to sort cattle into and out of pens to separate for branding, requiring teamwork between both riders, as well as rider and their mount. This is a timed-event, but requires only the correct cattle to be sorted. All stock breeds used. Penning: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Known as 'team penning' due to the teamwork necessary between three rider/horse pairs, an evolution of sorting for larger groups. They must work together to get the correct cattle sorted and 'penned' for branding and other activities, against the clock. All stock horses used. Working Cow Horse: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Also known as reining cow horse due to the ability to maneuver and the silent communication between horse and rider, resembling reining patterns though while working a single cow. Must circle the cow, herd work, and fence work. All stock breeds accepted.
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Games
Trick Riding The act of performing stunts while riding a horse, such as the rider standing upright on a galloping horse. Other stunts might include hanging upside down off of the side of the horse while attached to a strap or jumping on and off a galloping horse. There are many horse riding stunts and many different variations of tricks, with each rider having an individual style. Tricks can be strap tricks or vault type tricks. This sport differs from Vaulting in being a Western Riding Style, and more actual riding taking place, whereas vaulting is performed when the horse is being lunged.
Vaulting This english riding style trick-riding is much more common throughout the world, even being an FEI world cup competition, and is performed when the horse is being lunged. Otherwise, it is tricks being performed by the rider on the horse, along with some tricks the lunge-worker may have the horse perform. Most baroque horses, and plenty of draft horses are used, as well as various warmbloods.
Polo This is a team sport played on horseback, the objective to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet. Each polo team consists of four riders and their mounts. Polo 'ponies' are usually 14.2 to 16 hh. There are two specializations, either... Field Polo: Played outdoors, over a grass-course up to 300 by 160 yards with four riders and their mounts. Arena Polo: Played indoors or in a field restricted in size, using a small air-filled ball and only three riders.
Polocrosse This sport is a 'cross' between polo and lacrosse, played on horseback. Each rider uses a cane or fiberglass stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose, thread net, in which the ball is carried. The ball is made of sponge rubber and is approximately four inches across. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball between the opposing team's goal posts. Riders are only allowed to play one mount, rather than having a whole string of ponies to play during a single game.
Horseball A combination between polo, rugby, and basketball on horseback, where a ball is handled and points are scored by shooting it through a hoop with a diameter of 1m. Involves four players, this game evolved from Pato, which has since been banner due to the extremely high mortality rates among players and horses. This game is far less dangerous, with strict rules to make sure riders and mounts are safe.
Tent Pegging This sport derives from ancient cavalry training, and is a mounted game with ground targets that must be hit with edged weapons. Most commonly practiced in middle eastern and asian countries, this sport is picking up in popularity in western countries among the most professional of riders, adding far more challenges to horseback riding and competition. Typically performed at a gallop with a variety of horse breeds.
Fox Hunting In the past, this sport involved hundreds of people and as many horses and foxhounds chasing down a fox to kill. Today, this is done without any injury to any animal, including the fox, dogs, or horses, and far fewer participants may take place in a single 'hunt.' Judges along the route score riders and horses on their skills, conformation, and performance as they follow the dogs, and horses may need to jump fences, logs, cross water, and more. Mostly hot-bloods such as Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and Anglo-Arabs are used, but also Warmbloods are popular.
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Thoroughbred Racing This multi-billion dollar sport is exclusive to Thoroughbred horses, and may be performed over dirt or turf tracks, and be either short sprints from as little as two furlongs to over three miles, though most all races are 6 1/2 furlongs to 1 1/2 miles, the mile race being the most common. The test here is to be the best jockey you can be, finding the right spots for your horse, maneuvering well, and finding the right speed and pace for the horse, as well as getting them out of the starting gate as well as you can.
Quarter Racing This racing form is exclusive for Quarter Horses, known for their best ability of racing a 'quarter mile' which is considered a sprint. The absolute best sprinting horses in the world, they have great acceleration and top speeds while they run, though most cannot sustain it over a long period, in contrast to Thoroughbreds and desert breeds like the Arabian and Akhal-Teke.
Desert Racing Races competing over sand-courses at long distances, these are the endurance horses best for traveling at high speeds for multiple miles. The horses used for this racing (most often taking place in middle eastern countries, and in the western united states) are Akhal-Tekes, Arabians, Barbs, and sometimes other breeds, and are usually two to three miles in length, to show the stamina or horse and jockey. It is also tough to race on a sand track, the material leading to slower speeds when hooves sink down and slow the 'spring-back' out of the sand.
Steeplechase This race is often performed by Thoroughbreds, but may also include Anglo-Arabs, Warmbloods and more, and must jump brushes, fences, and ditches while racing at top speeds, galloping over a turf course. Typically fields include 30+ horses, far more than in a flat-racing field, and due to this horses are often crashing into one another, particularly over the jumps. Falls occur often, and it is dangerous to both horse and rider. The average course has 52 inch jumps, usually with anywhere between 20 and 30 jumps, and between 2 or three miles.
Indian Relay It is one of America's oldest sports, originating in many Indian Nations as war games, hunting tactics, and more. Now it shows an exciting test of skill, courage, athleticism, and teamwork. Seven teams race at breakneck speeds and leap from one galloping horse to a standing horse more than once. Tracks are typically one half mile but can be longer. All races are ridden bareback. Any breeds may be entered though most are Thoroughbreds, sometimes Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, Appaloosas, American Indian Horses, and other Stock breeds.
Harness Racing Racing in harness, or while driven by a buggy or cart-rider, the equipment known as a sulky, having two wheels. Usually performed by Standardbreds who race only against themselves, other breeds include the French Trotter, Russian Trotter, Russian Orlov, and the Finnhorse. The starting gate is motorized, often attached to a vehicle that then races away down the track so the horses can get up to speed and race one another. There are two specializations, horses usually only being able to race one way... Trotting: A typical trot, with horses trotting on the diagonal (as in front right and back left legs moving at same time). Somewhat slower than pacing, and fewer Standardbreds race at the trot now, many pacing. Pacing: This trot is done on the lateral (as in front right and back right legs moving at same time). Faster than trotting, this is the reason so many Standardbreds race rather than trot, and less likely to break stride.
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Combined Driving Equivalent to ridden eventing, this sport requires participants to perform three trials and the best overall score will win. The specializations include... Driven Dressage: Same as dressage, the horses must be driven through a pattern of complicated maneuvers and also scored on presentation and turn out, and with multiple horses they were also scored based on movement in harmony. Marathon: Equivalent of cross-country in eventing, where the fastest time with zero penalties will win this phase. It tests speed and endurance, requiring going through obstacles such as water, tight turns, trees, or fences. Scurry Driving: Somewhat like Stadium Jumping in eventing, this is an obstacle course run at a gallop through cones with precision, fastest time winning with no penalties.
Roadster This competition, usually for ponies, exhibitors wear racing silks and ride in a sulky in a style akin to harness racing, only without actually racing, but rather focusing on manners and performance. Roadsters are shown at two types of trot, known as road gait and at speed.
Scurry Driving This event used to only take place solely in Combined Driving, but as of 2001, it is an event in it's own right, and does not have to be competed in addition with Driven Dressage and Roadster events. Somewhat like Stadium Jumping in eventing, this is an obstacle course run at a gallop through cones with precision, fastest time winning. A team of two drivers pair up with a pair of horses.
Fine Harness This driving class shows off saddle seat breeds under harness, usually breeds such as Saddlebreds, Hackneys, National Show Horses, and American Walking Ponies being shows. This style shows off the high-action of these horses, with their big-steps, arched-necks, and absolute elegance.
Pleasure Driving Features light breeds of horses and ponies hitched to a two or four-wheeled show cart. Horses are driven at a walk and two speeds of trot, generally designated as a working or regular trot and an extended "strong" trot. Many horse breeds compete in Pleasure driving. Most classes are judged on the horse's manners, performance, quality and conformation.
Carriage Driving Using somewhat larger two or four wheeled carriages, often restored antiques, pulled by a single horse, a tandem or four-in-hand team. Pleasure competitions are judged on the turnout/neatness or suitability of horse and carriage.
Draft Horse Driving Most draft horse performance competition is done in harness. Draft horses compete in both single and multiple hitches, judged on manners and performance.
CALENDAR (heading) Follow this link (to be added) to get a better understanding of this year's calendar and what shows and other events will take place!
SCHEDULE
Weekdays
6:30AM - Wake Up Call 7:00AM - Breakfast 7:45AM - English 8:30AM - Math 9:15AM - History 10:00AM - Morning Group Lesson 11:30AM - Elective 12:15PM - Short Break 12:30PM - Lunch 1:15PM - Science 2:00PM - Language 2:45PM - Private Lessons 4:00PM - Study Hall 5:00PM - Afternoon Group Lessons 6:30PM - Short Break 6:45PM - Dinner 7:45PM - Freetime 8:30PM - Night Ride 9:15PM- Freetime 10:00PM - Lights Out
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7:30AM - Wake Up Call 8:00AM - Breakfast 8:45AM - Study Hall 10:00AM - Morning Group Lesson 11:30AM - Freetime 1:00PM - Lunch 1:45PM - Private Lessons 3:00PM - Freetime 4:30PM - Afternoon Group Lesson 6:45PM - Short Break 7:00PM - Dinner 8:00PM - Night Ride 9:00PM - Freetime 11:00PM - Lights Out RULES
1. Follow all forum rules, including no cursing in or out of roleplay. You can make creative words so you're not cursing, or if in roleplay, simple do something like, "Lily cursed at Derek, angry." 2. Use brackets, i.e. () {} [] <> -- ~~, etc. when not in roleplay. 3. Listen to admin and all mods. If you have a problem with a mod, please private message the admin. 4. No powerplaying, godmodding, spotlighting, mary-sues, etc. Everyone will have a chance to play a main role, and be in a major plot! 5. Absolutely no 'txt talk' in roleplay, though when chatting it is acceptable! 6. Romance is totally allowed, this rp is part romance, after all! However, anything graphic whatsoever must use *skip* and can only be imagined that it happened, not actually rp'ed. 7. Do not use time skips without my permission! 8. Please do not use the same name twice! This is so there is no confusion. 9. If I have made a mistake with the disciplines, or any terms, please correct me! I don't know all of the different disciplines, and can't wrap my head around many of them. So just let me know! 10. If you would like to add another discipline, please give me the name and a short description, and I'll take a look and see what we can do! However, I can't guarantee it will fit in with the roleplay, but I'll try!
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{Violet} Female | 48 Years Old A short, posture-perfect, head-up, nose-up kind of woman, she has long, straight black hair that is often kept tied up tight in a bun, and deep violet-blue tinted eyes. She always goes by the name 'Head Mistress Violet' and if anyone calls her anything else that she hasn't given express permission to do so, they're in for trouble. She is a very serious person, never allowing much 'fun,' perceiving only excellence and winning as 'fun.' When she is around the horses, however, her demeanor changes. She is a kid again, having the time of her life and loving every minute of it, especially her prized stallion, who has only a soft spot for her. She doesn't ride much these days, so busy keeping up the academy. [ Turtleshell ]
Hunter/Jumper Head Trainer
{Jamie} Male | 31 Years Old He is a rather strict, obsessed with his students being the best and always winning. He pushes everyone further and further, harder and harder. He has short ginger hair and is always dressed in the best equestrian clothes, top of the line. He was not born rich, and thus is always pushing scholarship kids harder, because he himself had to work for everything and all the success he got, becoming the best Hunter/Jumper rider and winning National Titles five times. His eyes are pale green, and don't show any of his emotions- he's very good at hiding them, if he has any at all, since people aren't so sure. He's hard to connect to and won't open up. But he wants nothing less than absolute success for his students, at least, the ones who work hard and deserve it. [ Turtleshell ]
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{Flynn} Male | 17 Years Old | 'Richie' A very lanky, tall, handsome fellow with gorgeous green eyes, and a mop of golden hair atop his head, he is the 'bad-boy' player type that is always hankering for trouble and fun, mischief in his eyes. He is flirty beyond belief, and has slept with a lot of the girls in school, having been in attendance since he was thirteen, due to the phenomenal wealth of his family, and his impeccable riding skills. He has a string of very expensive, top-of-the-line horses at school and off, and continuously brings in new and more pricey beasts. Despite his typical attitude, he actually is a good guy, loving the horses and caring greatly for people too. He just has a hard time showing it, mostly due to his family having little interest in him. He has yet to meet a girl he 'truly' cares about though, deep down. Secondary Discipline is Eventing. Elective Discipline is Barrel Racing. Also enjoys Bronc Riding, Trail Riding, swimming, and watching movies. Hates to read and has a hard time in academics, often needing to be tutored. His family has paid great money to keep him in despite these short-comings. He's rather short, only about 5'6". [ Turtleshell ]
{Mickey} Female | 16 Years Old | 'Scholarshiper' She is a shy girl who is using this opportunity of coming to the academy for the first time and being honored with a generous scholarship to try and come out of shell. She wants nothing more than to prove she is worthy of this free tuition- in addition to being able to bring her horse with her for free. She is well liked by most boys at the school, being very pretty, with long chocolate brown hair and baby blue eyes, a slender face with prominent cheekbones. She is about 5'3". [ Turtleshell ]
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:48:55 GMT -5
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TODAY (heading) Date Sunday, August 1st Time Arriving at Campus Afternoon Weather Sunny 92 Degrees
NEWS (heading)
8/1: Everyone is arriving on campus! The school year is soon to begin!
MEALS (heading)
8/1 Dinner: Lasagna (w/ Italian Sausage) & Garlic Bread Dessert: Tiramisu
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MEMBERS (heading)
Turtleshell [Admin] Violet (Head Mistress) | Wyatt (Western Barn Overseer) | Jamie (Hunter/Jumper Head Trainer) | Flynn (Hunter/Jumper Student) | Mickey (Hunter/Jumper Student)
Kurai [Mod] Save
*MorningGlory* [Mod] Save
⚜ 𝒥𝒾𝓃𝓍 ⚜ [Mod] Save
Silverwind [Mod] Save
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 16:54:45 GMT -5
I'll help with graohics and antthing else you need
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:54:50 GMT -5
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JOINING FORMS Examples of completed forms at bottom of post!
Staff
{Name} Job Title Gender | Age Physical description, a line or two. Personality, a line or two. Family, background, or anything else, a line or two at most. Total of 3-9 lines of information, no more or less. [ screenname ]
Student
{Name} Primary Discipline Gender | Age | 'Scholarshiper' or 'Richie' Physical description, a line or two. Personality, a line or two. Family, background, or anything else, a line or two at most. Total of 3-9 lines of information, no more or less. Secondary Discipline is _____. Elective Discipline is _____. Also enjoys ___(other disciplines and other likes and dislikes, such as swimming or reading, for example)_____. [ screenname ]
Horse
{Name} Academy or Private (Owner) Gender | Age Physical description, including height in hands, color & any markings present, and breed. Personality from a human's view, as a human would describe them. Total of 3-9 lines of information, no more or less. Discipline(s) used for. [ Free for Use OR screenname ]
Examples
{Violet} Head Mistress Female | 48 Years Old A short, posture-perfect, head-up, nose-up kind of woman, she has long, straight black hair that is often kept tied up tight in a bun, and deep violet-blue tinted eyes. She always goes by the name 'Head Mistress Violet' and if anyone calls her anything else that she hasn't given express permission to do so, they're in for trouble. She is a very serious person, never allowing much 'fun,' perceiving only excellence and winning as 'fun.' When she is around the horses, however, her demeanor changes. She is a kid again, having the time of her life and loving every minute of it, especially her prized stallion, who has only a soft spot for her. She doesn't ride much these days, so busy keeping up the academy. [ Turtleshell ]
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{Flynn} Hunter/Jumper Male | 17 Years Old | 'Richie' A very lanky, tall, handsome fellow with gorgeous green eyes, and a mop of golden hair atop his head, he is the 'bad-boy' player type that is always hankering for trouble and fun, mischief in his eyes. He is flirty beyond belief, and has slept with a lot of the girls in school, having been in attendance since he was thirteen, due to the phenomenal wealth of his family, and his impeccable riding skills. He has a string of very expensive, top-of-the-line horses at school and off, and continuously brings in new and more pricey beasts. Despite his typical attitude, he actually is a good guy, loving the horses and caring greatly for people too. He just has a hard time showing it, mostly due to his family having little interest in him. He has yet to meet a girl he 'truly' cares about though, deep down. Secondary Discipline is Eventing. Elective Discipline is Barrel Racing. Also enjoys Bronc Riding, Trail Riding, swimming, and watching movies. Hates to read and has a hard time in academics, often needing to be tutored. His family has paid great money to keep him in despite these short-comings. [ Turtleshell ]
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{Curly} Academy Mare | 27 Years Old | 13.3 hh A sweet, kind, gentle, and fun little pony, she is a flaxen chestnut mixed-breed pony, some Shetland blood, some Miniature Horse blood, and a few drops of Rocky-Mountain Horse which gives her the flaxen mane and tail (but no silver-dapple gene), as well as the ability to perform the 'single-foot' ambling gait. A good-natured, all around friendly pony only occasionally used for trail-rides, fun and the like, due to her small size and not being a pricey show-horse. She has a nice life, chilling in the pasture, being petted and brought treats regularly (the reason for her pot-belly look!) often rolling in the mud despite the dismay of her staff, and a cozy stall at night. [ Free for Use ]
{Rinnegato Luna} Private (Violet) Stallion | 14 Years Old | 17.2 hh He is a brilliant, masculine, picture-perfect example of a pedigree Hanoverian, beautiful flowing dark mane and tail, solid black in color with a white snip on his nose. He has the absolute best-blood, cost over a million dollars, with strong muscles and wonderful neck and head, held just right. Horse lovers drool at the sight of him. As a stallion, he is exceptionally hard to handle, often rearing and bucking, racing through the pastures at break-neck speeds, kicking and telling everyone, human and horse, who is boss. But this beast has one other creature that stands above him, and that is Violet, his owner, and he knows and respects that. He has a soft-spot for her and her alone, and there is some sort of deep connection, a bond of love. She rarely rides him now, and he is occasionally ridden by only the best riders, due to his temperament and price-tag. Used to show for Dressage, but is now the top breeding stallion at the farm, producing foals worth a fortune. His name means 'renegade moon' in Latin. [ Turtleshell ]
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:56:21 GMT -5
( welcome to Champions Academy)
At Champions Academy, we only accept the absolute best. The very best riders in all equestrian disciplines. The highest minds in academics. The most successful families of the world. Be what it may, you might not have to be overly confident in your abilities, so long as we are. Can't afford us? We'll see if you're worthy of our scholarships. Struggle in school? We can tutor you. New to riding? Goodbye, nobody. More important to us than anything is having only the greatest riders in our midst. Fail us and you're out quicker than you can pack your bags.
Welcome to the elite. Romance is wild. Competition is fierce. Luxury is everywhere. Be the best, and you'll live the life of the best.
Just remember not to fail.
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:57:19 GMT -5
- This is a semi-literate, semi-advanced rp. You must try and use proper grammar (mistakes are accepted) and no 'txt talk' as well as usually having 4-5 lines of text per character, per post. This will not always be the case, as sometimes there is simply nothing to say! Try to as often as possible, though.
- I (Turtleshell) am Admin, and we have 5 Mods in total.
- We accept Students ages 13-18. However, not all students are at the academy all six years, as some students may not be accepted until they are older. The oldest a student may be 'accepted' into the school is age 17, but 18 year olds study here as well.
- Here, you can roleplay Head Trainers, Assistant Trainers, and Specialized Trainers; Barn Overseer and Barn Staff; School Teachers; and Academy Students.
- 25% of our students are Scholarship Students. These are students not able to afford our $250,000 tuition per year. Students may also bring their own horses, so long as a significant board fee is paid, costing $50,000 per year, per horse. They receive a personal handler, stall and paddock, as well as pasture access with this, and any blanketing, halters, and lead-lines required, as well as medicine, vet visits, shoeing, and teeth floating and care. They will be groomed daily and bathed whenever warm enough as well, and clipped when necessary. This boarding fee will be waved for scholarship students in some cases, not all, and for one horse max.
- We do have a few dogs and a dozen cats around the facilities, which are very friendly to the students, as we require when picking our animals. Their info is included in the 'barn' section, whichever barn they spend most time in, and barn overseer that looks after them.
- This environment is extremely tough for various reasons, due to the level of competition, the hard academics, being away from family, and the 'richies' often picking on the 'scholarshipers.' There is a constant threat of being kicked out and ripped away from this world for the slightest failures, and it does happen in front of students all the time...
- Horses may be privately owned, or owned by the academy. Privately owned horses are simply those brought by a student, almost always a richie, to be used. Barns are typically half and half.
- Some technology, but not most, is allowed on campus, but may only be used during certain times. Some tech may be available for 'loan' at the library, if needed for school. Tablets and computers are allowed for schoolwork during most times, though will be monitored, and open for use during freetime, and is available for loan to students who can't afford their own. Ipods and MP3's are only allowed during study halls (unless tutoring) and freetimes for music. Phones only allowed during freetimes and on trips off-campus. Head Trainers - the most important, overseeing their whole discipline, such as the Head Trainer of Hunter/Jumper, or the Head Trainer of Bronc Riding. There is only one per discipline. Head Trainers must be 25 years of age and over. Assistant Trainers - There are two Assistant Trainers per discipline. They must be 19 years of age and older.
Specialized Trainers - may be required for some disciplines, but not all. In the Hunter/Jumper discipline, for example, there are three specializations: Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation. Therefore, Hunter/Jumper would have a Specialized Trainer. There would be no Specialized trainer for a discipline such as Bronc Riding. They must be 21 years of age and older.
If you have absolutely no clue about a discipline, perhaps start out roleplaying a student in that discipline before you understand or have researched enough to make a trainer. There are some disciplines I couldn't possibly create a trainer for at this time, such as Saddle Seat, so I create a student in the interest of learning.
Barn Overseer - runs a whole barn. The barns are as follows: English Barn, Western Barn, Racing Barn, Rodeo Barn, Games Barn, Draft Barn, Pony Barn, and Driving Barn. Most Barns are for a group of Disciplines, or sports, but some are for specifically large or small horses. They must be 25 years of age and older. Barn Staff - required to care for the horses in their barn including feeding, watering, mucking stalls, grooming all horses before use and regularly, as well as move to pasture or paddock, have tacked for rides, and blanket them when cold. There are three for each barn, for a total of twenty-four. They must be 19 years of age and older. - Schedules are to be followed strictly. Not following the schedule, breaking rules, or repeated final grades of 'C or D' will result in Detentions, or even Expulsions. Failing more than one class results in being Expelled. Tutoring is available and will be assigned when necessary, to take place during study halls. - New school year begins August 1st Fall Break is November 15th to November 25thWinter Break is December 20th to January 1stSpring Break is April 1st to April 25thSummer Break is June 15th to July 31st- This is a boarding school, therefore students live here almost full time, with the exception of breaks. Very few students remain during breaks, as most (though not all) staff will return home. No student may remain during Summer Break. - Students almost always start at the beginning of the year. New students are only moved in during the middle of the year under extreme circumstances. - We have four grades per year First Preliminary Grade is awarded prior to Fall BreakFirst Final Grade is awarded prior to Winter BreakSecond Preliminary Grade is awarded prior to Spring BreakSecond Final Grade is awarded prior to Summer Break- Weekdays (monday-thursday) include academic classes and many lessons, while no classes take place on weekends (friday-sunday), and are reserved for riding, or competitions. Competitions usually take place away from campus. - Students, along with their academic schedule, take regular lessons in multiple equestrian disciplines. Their first is their Primary Discipline, which is their main sport that they are best at, and what they were accepted into the academy for. An example is Hunter/Jumper. Their Secondary Discipline is a similar discipline which they are growing into, something they are working to do better in, and is always something close to the primary discipline. Example is Eventing. The Elective Discipline is one in which the student is interested, something very different from their primary discipline, that they must work hard at but is partially for fun. Example is Bronc Riding. Students also have Free Disciplines which they may do during freetimes for fun, as they wish. They must practice their secondary discipline twice a week and their elective discipline once every other week and practice their primary discipline daily unless under extraordinary circumstances. - A student may change their discipline at anytime, but are evaluated by the Head Trainers to determine if they may be good enough. School Teachers - three for each grade level for each academic discipline. For example, there are three Grade I Math teachers. School Teachers must be 19 years of age and older.
- School classes are broken into three age groups 13 & 14 year olds are Grade I 15 & 16 year olds are Grade II 17 & 18 year olds are Grade III Many of our best students are able to join our staff after graduation.
- Our academic disciplines are as follows: Math (Algebra, Geometry, Calculus) English(I, II, III) Science(Biology, Chemistry, Physics) History(Social Studies, American History, World History) Language(Choices: Latin, French, Greek) Electives(Choices: Music, Art, Business) Each student takes two years of each class with the exception of one single choice made for language and elective.
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Post by ⚜ 𝒥𝒾𝓃𝓍 ⚜ on Apr 9, 2017 16:58:19 GMT -5
MY BABIES ;O; Sorry I've been so inactive! I've recently had A LOT of things going on. But I'm back now! I can act as a mod and offer in some of my creativity! I'm an equestrian lover so this should be cool!
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 16:58:25 GMT -5
English
Hunter/Jumper
This style is show-riding that is typical english, based off fox-hunting, and may include both over fence (jumping) and over flat (ground work). Each specialization varies in what the judge looks for. Dress is often very particular, with rigorous rules that must be followed, a certain wardrobe required. Ridden inside and out. Also known as Hunt Seat. These horses are most often Thoroughbreds or Warmbloods, and sometimes ponies. Most riders are expected to excel in all three, but every rider has a specialty they are best at. Specializations include... Hunter: Subjective scoring showing the horse, both over flat and over fences, blazers required with hair-nets, cuffs, collars, and clean, professional attire part of score. How best to show off your 'hunter' horse. Horse must be braided. Simple lead changes, posting trot, and sometimes hand-gallop. Four over-fence classes, one flat class. Max jump height of 4'6". Most of our students start at 2'6" and average 3' or 3'6". Jumper: Objective scoring completing the course in the fastest time possible with no penalty faults, simply requires getting over the the jumps with no refusals, without knocking or clipping the jump, or going over time allowance. Tough, tight turns, difficult combinations, water jumps, ditch jumps, brush jumps, and other things to attempt to spook a horse. Rider attire less strict, requires polos and saddle pads that may match in color. No flat. One class with additional 'jump-off' class for those with no penalties. Max jump height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4'. Equitation: Subjective scoring showing best skills of rider, both over flat and over fences, blazers required with hair-nets, cuffs, collars, and clean, professional attire part of score. Difficult combinations, tight turns. Over flat, may be required to drop stirrups, sit the trot, perform flying lead changes. Max jump height of 3'9". Most of our students start at 2' and average 3' or 3'6".
Eventing This style is competition typically three days, and today holds three specializations including Dressage, Cross Country, and Stadium Jumping, which is scored all together, with the best overall score winning. In the past, this was a five event competition, and included roads & track (endurance riding) as well as a steeplechase, but this has proved to be too unsafe for the horse. Some of the best horses for this are Warmbloods, but Thoroughbreds and Anglo-Arabs are also popular. In eventing, all three of these divisions must be completed for score consideration. The specializations are... Dressage: Over flat, this division, when included in three-day eventing and not on it's own, is used as the first portion of the competition to test the workmanship between horse and rider, and includes complicated maneuvers and beautiful expressive action of the horse, through use of minimal aids. Certain patterns are done. Special attire is required, and rules for turnout are very strict. Cross Country: This jumping takes place over a large course, often through the woods, over natural obstacles such as ditches, water, hills, and more, and also includes other jumps such as bursh jumps. Penalties are awarded for refusals, knocking jumps, or going over time. The most dangerous, this division is the only portion of Eventing that is not itself a sole competition discipline. Attire relaxed. Typically between two and three miles. Max height of 3'11". Most of our students start at 2'6" and average 3'. Stadium Jumping: Also known as Show Jumping, this is similar to the Jumper discipline, in that there are jumps placed in a ring, usually very bright and distracting, and penalties are awarded for knocking or clipping jumps, refusals, or going over time. Fastest time wins. Attire is strict, certain guidelines must be followed. Max height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4' or 4'6".
Dressage This style of competition is a sole discipline with no specializations, and also occurs within the sport of Eventing. Advanced and complicated patterns are performed, and great communication between horse and rider must be accomplished to score well. Some of the best horses for this discipline include but are not limited to Baroque Style horses, Warmbloods, and sometimes Arabians.
Stadium Jumping This style of competition is a sole discipline with no specializations, and also occurs within the sport of Eventing. Similar to the Jumper discipline, it is, by some, considered an extension of that discipline past the levels that it flatlines. Takes place in a ring, indoor or out, with bright and distracting, scary looking jumps, penalties awarded for knocking or clipping jumps, refusals, or going over allotted time. Fastest time wins, and attire is very strict, certain guidelines must be followed. Best horses include Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Anglo-Arabs, and sometimes Appendix horses. Max height of 5'3". Most of our students start at 3' and average 4' or 4'6".
Haute Ecole The 'high school' or 'haute ecole' school jumps, popularly known as the 'airs above the ground,' is often referred to as 'classical dressage' and while not popular like it's modern form, competitive dressage of today evolved from this art form. This is practiced in very few placed today, but where it is, it astonishes people. The leaps through the air by horse and rider, the silent communication that takes place, the rigorous training and tough constraints of the patterns, displays, and tricks performed. Beautiful classic Baroque horse breeds are used, such as the Andalusian, Lipizzaner, Friesian, Lusitano, and others. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, is a prime example of this style of riding that dates back hundreds of years, but when it is, only the best can show their skills.
Endurance Racing Riding for many miles, up to one-hundred, in a race to the finish line. Going as fast as you can won't win you this competition, as you have to be able to complete it. Almost never do these horse and rider pairs gallop, but more often trot and canter, with walking occurring commonly too. May take place over rough terrain, such as hills, mountains, rocks, and water. Serious and regular vet checks occur to check on the horse's well being, and the human health is looked after too. Breaks are required to make sure no one is harming themselves or their horses with their desire to win above all else. The winner will always be the pair that can best balance speed and endurance.
Saddle Seat This style of competition includes many specializations, and involves many different horse breeds, most of which do not compete together, though some do, and some riders specialize in one breed and one division. This riding shows off the high action of horses, with legs lifting high, necks straight, tight heads, and tails held upright. It is a style of riding and competition like no other, though it is most often grouped nearest to 'english' riding, as it's most familiar cousin. Some of the most notable breeds are Saddlebreds, Tennessee Walking Horses, Missouri Foxtrotters, Paso Finos, Arabians, Morgans, and many more. They most often include unusual gaits that are not typical of most breeds. The specializations are... Country Pleasure: Separate classes for Morgan Horses, Saddlebreds, and Arabians, as they do not compete together, this is a class that shows the horse as a 'pleasure to ride' with excellent manners, smooth gait, and less of the high-step action required for English Pleasure classes. Must seem like a calm, 'breeze' ride. English Pleasure: Separate classes for almost every saddle seat breed, this shows the high-action of the horse and comfort, as well as 'show' and elegance of the ride. Most often Saddlebreds, Morgans, and Arabians. Park: This division is scored solely on the horse, looking for lifted legs, high-arched neck, and absolute action. Similar to English Pleasure but rider is not taken into account. Gait should be prancing. Designed for Saddlebreds, Morgans, Arabians and more. Three-Gaited: A Saddle Seat class designed specifically for Saddlebreds only, at the walk, trot, and canter. Scored for high-action and a smooth ride. Five-Gaited: A Saddle Seat class designed specifically for Saddlebreds only, at the walk, trot, and canter, with two ambling gaits known as the rack and slow gait. Scored for high-action and a smooth ride. Plantation Pleasure: This Saddle Seat class is designed specifically for Tennessee Walking Horses, which may perform flat-shod only. The breed may also show in Park and Performance, but in this class they are scored on brilliance and show presence of the horses while still being well mannered, balanced, and manageable. It is the most animated of the flat-shod divisions. Performance: A class offered for many breeds, including Tennessee Walking Horses, Arabians, is similar to Park but horses do not have to be flat-shod, allowing for greater action and 'the big lick.' Equitation: Judges the rider's ability and control of their horse, including things like posture, position, use of riding aids, etc. The rider must look flawless in their ride and show complete control of the horse.
Sidesaddle This art form takes you back to an older day, when the only acceptable way for a woman to ride was side saddle, that is with both legs crossed over the saddle onto one side of the horse. As women lost their oppression, they began to ride in a normal fashion. Today, though, men and women alike have realized the pros to riding in this style, and accepted the challenge that it provides over a traditional riding style. Sidesaddle is performed over many different competitions, often as 'breed' classes or exotic classes, and can be part of Saddle Seat, Eventing, Hunter/Jumper, and even Western Pleasure. Therefore, this may only be chosen as a Secondary or Elective Discipline, and performed in addition to their Primary Discipline.
Western Western PleasureThis style of riding is like it sounds, pleasure riding- that is, cool, calm, and collected- in western style. It evaluates horses on their manners with a cool, calm deposition, as well as a relaxed stance and gait, with a low hanging head required, the sign of a relaxed horse. Western styles differ from English riding in that they use a horned, heavier saddle with thick stirrups, lack a noseband on the bridal, and riders hold the reins in a single hand, using what is known as neck-reigning; rather than pulling on one rein to steer in that direction, you press the rein against the neck to steer that direction.ReigningOften referred to as western dressage, it is a competition where riders guide horses through precise patterns of circles, spins, stops and more. It can be performed indoors or outdoors, and the most common breeds are stock breeds, particularly Quarter Horses. Horses must wear leg protection. Riders wear long sleeved button-down shirts, jeans, and cowboy boots and hats. In most competitions, chaps are also worn. Spurs are allowed but crops are prohibited. Certified equestrian helmets may be permitted occasionally.GymkhanaThis competition includes three events, all timed-trials, with Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, and Keyhole. While Barrel Racing and Pole Bending are lone competitions that take place outside of Gymkhana themselves, the best Barrel Racers or Pole Benders can't win Gymkhana. This sport takes skill in all three, requiring a balance between each event. The best score and time between the three is what wins the game.Barrel RacingIn this competition, horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. It requires tight form, strong balance, great agility and speed to attain the fastest time possible without knocking a barrel, and performing the tightest turns to cut time. Most often Quarter Horses are used for their impressive sprinting ability and sound agility, but Appendix horses, American Paints, Appaloosas and even Thoroughbreds may be used.Pole BendingThis is a timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine path around six upright poles arranged in a line. It requires tight form, strong balance, great agility and speed to attain the fastest time possible without clipping a pole. The most common horses are Quarter Horses, but Appendix Horses, American Paints, Appaloosas, and even Thoroughbreds are used. Competitive Trail RidingThis sport is where horse and rider cover a marked path over fifteen to forty miles a day, depending on the competition and days in the event. It includes regular vet checks, obstacles such as water crossings, opening and closing gates, and jumping logs, as well as setting up camps at night. Different from Endurance racing in that some portions of the competition are subjective- such as obstacle portions and conformation- the fastest time may not always win. Quarter Horses and Arabians are common, but almost any breed may be used. Rodeo
Bronc Riding This rodeo event is sometimes described as 'bull riding with a horse' and calls for the use of a wild, bucking bronco, with which the rider must hang on as long as possible. It is an extremely dangerous event, and only the very best, strongest riders can hope to not only hang on what may, by the spectators, be seens as a wild 'beast', but to dodge it's kicking hooves when the ride has ended.
Stock This rodeo event requires advanced skills at multiple rodeo events, competing in all and the rider & horse team with the best scores overall wins. These events are all things that can also be competed solely, but in this event, it is the jack-of-all-trades that wins. Specializations are... Steer Wrestling: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. This is a rodeo event in which a horse-mounted rider chases a steer, drops from the horse to the steer, then wrestles the steer to the ground by grabbing its horns and pulling it off-balance so that it falls to the ground. The event carries a high risk of injury to the cowboy. All stock horse breeds may be used. Roping: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Roping involves two different specializations, Calf Roping or Team Roping, but in both, a horse and rider may go after a calf or steer and attempt to rope them from horseback. All stock horse breeds are used. Calf Roping: Involves one horse and rider chasing down a calf and roping it from horse back, tying three legs together so the calf is uninjured but cannot get back up. Invovles tight turns, quick acceleration, top speeds, and sudden stops. Team Roping: Rather than roping a calf, two horse and rider pairs chase down and rope a steer from horseback and must then tie it down without injuring the animal or their horse. Invovles tight turns, quick acceleration, top speeds, and sudden stops. Cutting: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Horse and rider work as a team before a judge or panel of judges to demonstrate the horse's athleticism and ability to handle cattle during a 2 1⁄2 minute performance, called a 'run.' Shows off silent communications between the pair, tough-decision making on both the rider and horse, as the rider gives the rein slack and the horse must naturally be a 'cutter' and work the cattle without constant commands, requires ability on their part. Not all horses can be trained to be a cutter, takes skill. All stock horse breeds used. Sorting: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Often known as 'ranch sorting' this sport at the rodeo requires two rider and horse pairs to sort cattle into and out of pens to separate for branding, requiring teamwork between both riders, as well as rider and their mount. This is a timed-event, but requires only the correct cattle to be sorted. All stock breeds used. Penning: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Known as 'team penning' due to the teamwork necessary between three rider/horse pairs, an evolution of sorting for larger groups. They must work together to get the correct cattle sorted and 'penned' for branding and other activities, against the clock. All stock horses used. Working Cow Horse: This rodeo event can be part of the larger 'stock' competition, or performed separately as it's own event. Also known as reining cow horse due to the ability to maneuver and the silent communication between horse and rider, resembling reining patterns though while working a single cow. Must circle the cow, herd work, and fence work. All stock breeds accepted. Games
Trick Riding The act of performing stunts while riding a horse, such as the rider standing upright on a galloping horse. Other stunts might include hanging upside down off of the side of the horse while attached to a strap or jumping on and off a galloping horse. There are many horse riding stunts and many different variations of tricks, with each rider having an individual style. Tricks can be strap tricks or vault type tricks. This sport differs from Vaulting in being a Western Riding Style, and more actual riding taking place, whereas vaulting is performed when the horse is being lunged.
Vaulting This english riding style trick-riding is much more common throughout the world, even being an FEI world cup competition, and is performed when the horse is being lunged. Otherwise, it is tricks being performed by the rider on the horse, along with some tricks the lunge-worker may have the horse perform. Most baroque horses, and plenty of draft horses are used, as well as various warmbloods.
Polo This is a team sport played on horseback, the objective to score goals against an opposing team. Players score by driving a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposing team's goal using a long-handled mallet. Each polo team consists of four riders and their mounts. Polo 'ponies' are usually 14.2 to 16 hh. There are two specializations, either... Field Polo: Played outdoors, over a grass-course up to 300 by 160 yards with four riders and their mounts. Arena Polo: Played indoors or in a field restricted in size, using a small air-filled ball and only three riders.
Polocrosse This sport is a 'cross' between polo and lacrosse, played on horseback. Each rider uses a cane or fiberglass stick to which is attached a racquet head with a loose, thread net, in which the ball is carried. The ball is made of sponge rubber and is approximately four inches across. The objective is to score goals by throwing the ball between the opposing team's goal posts. Riders are only allowed to play one mount, rather than having a whole string of ponies to play during a single game.
Horseball A combination between polo, rugby, and basketball on horseback, where a ball is handled and points are scored by shooting it through a hoop with a diameter of 1m. Involves four players, this game evolved from Pato, which has since been banner due to the extremely high mortality rates among players and horses. This game is far less dangerous, with strict rules to make sure riders and mounts are safe.
Tent Pegging This sport derives from ancient cavalry training, and is a mounted game with ground targets that must be hit with edged weapons. Most commonly practiced in middle eastern and asian countries, this sport is picking up in popularity in western countries among the most professional of riders, adding far more challenges to horseback riding and competition. Typically performed at a gallop with a variety of horse breeds.
Fox Hunting In the past, this sport involved hundreds of people and as many horses and foxhounds chasing down a fox to kill. Today, this is done without any injury to any animal, including the fox, dogs, or horses, and far fewer participants may take place in a single 'hunt.' Judges along the route score riders and horses on their skills, conformation, and performance as they follow the dogs, and horses may need to jump fences, logs, cross water, and more. Mostly hot-bloods such as Thoroughbreds, Arabians, and Anglo-Arabs are used, but also Warmbloods are popular. Racing
Thoroughbred Racing This multi-billion dollar sport is exclusive to Thoroughbred horses, and may be performed over dirt or turf tracks, and be either short sprints from as little as two furlongs to over three miles, though most all races are 6 1/2 furlongs to 1 1/2 miles, the mile race being the most common. The test here is to be the best jockey you can be, finding the right spots for your horse, maneuvering well, and finding the right speed and pace for the horse, as well as getting them out of the starting gate as well as you can.
Quarter Racing This racing form is exclusive for Quarter Horses, known for their best ability of racing a 'quarter mile' which is considered a sprint. The absolute best sprinting horses in the world, they have great acceleration and top speeds while they run, though most cannot sustain it over a long period, in contrast to Thoroughbreds and desert breeds like the Arabian and Akhal-Teke.
Desert Racing Races competing over sand-courses at long distances, these are the endurance horses best for traveling at high speeds for multiple miles. The horses used for this racing (most often taking place in middle eastern countries, and in the western united states) are Akhal-Tekes, Arabians, Barbs, and sometimes other breeds, and are usually two to three miles in length, to show the stamina or horse and jockey. It is also tough to race on a sand track, the material leading to slower speeds when hooves sink down and slow the 'spring-back' out of the sand.
Steeplechase This race is often performed by Thoroughbreds, but may also include Anglo-Arabs, Warmbloods and more, and must jump brushes, fences, and ditches while racing at top speeds, galloping over a turf course. Typically fields include 30+ horses, far more than in a flat-racing field, and due to this horses are often crashing into one another, particularly over the jumps. Falls occur often, and it is dangerous to both horse and rider. The average course has 52 inch jumps, usually with anywhere between 20 and 30 jumps, and between 2 or three miles.
Indian Relay It is one of America's oldest sports, originating in many Indian Nations as war games, hunting tactics, and more. Now it shows an exciting test of skill, courage, athleticism, and teamwork. Seven teams race at breakneck speeds and leap from one galloping horse to a standing horse more than once. Tracks are typically one half mile but can be longer. All races are ridden bareback. Any breeds may be entered though most are Thoroughbreds, sometimes Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, Appaloosas, American Indian Horses, and other Stock breeds.
Harness Racing Racing in harness, or while driven by a buggy or cart-rider, the equipment known as a sulky, having two wheels. Usually performed by Standardbreds who race only against themselves, other breeds include the French Trotter, Russian Trotter, Russian Orlov, and the Finnhorse. The starting gate is motorized, often attached to a vehicle that then races away down the track so the horses can get up to speed and race one another. There are two specializations, horses usually only being able to race one way... Trotting: A typical trot, with horses trotting on the diagonal (as in front right and back left legs moving at same time). Somewhat slower than pacing, and fewer Standardbreds race at the trot now, many pacing. Pacing: This trot is done on the lateral (as in front right and back right legs moving at same time). Faster than trotting, this is the reason so many Standardbreds race rather than trot, and less likely to break stride. Driving
Combined Driving Equivalent to ridden eventing, this sport requires participants to perform three trials and the best overall score will win. The specializations include... Driven Dressage: Same as dressage, the horses must be driven through a pattern of complicated maneuvers and also scored on presentation and turn out, and with multiple horses they were also scored based on movement in harmony. Marathon: Equivalent of cross-country in eventing, where the fastest time with zero penalties will win this phase. It tests speed and endurance, requiring going through obstacles such as water, tight turns, trees, or fences. Scurry Driving: Somewhat like Stadium Jumping in eventing, this is an obstacle course run at a gallop through cones with precision, fastest time winning with no penalties.
Roadster This competition, usually for ponies, exhibitors wear racing silks and ride in a sulky in a style akin to harness racing, only without actually racing, but rather focusing on manners and performance. Roadsters are shown at two types of trot, known as road gait and at speed.
Scurry Driving This event used to only take place solely in Combined Driving, but as of 2001, it is an event in it's own right, and does not have to be competed in addition with Driven Dressage and Roadster events. Somewhat like Stadium Jumping in eventing, this is an obstacle course run at a gallop through cones with precision, fastest time winning. A team of two drivers pair up with a pair of horses.
Fine Harness This driving class shows off saddle seat breeds under harness, usually breeds such as Saddlebreds, Hackneys, National Show Horses, and American Walking Ponies being shows. This style shows off the high-action of these horses, with their big-steps, arched-necks, and absolute elegance.
Pleasure Driving Features light breeds of horses and ponies hitched to a two or four-wheeled show cart. Horses are driven at a walk and two speeds of trot, generally designated as a working or regular trot and an extended "strong" trot. Many horse breeds compete in Pleasure driving. Most classes are judged on the horse's manners, performance, quality and conformation.
Carriage Driving Using somewhat larger two or four wheeled carriages, often restored antiques, pulled by a single horse, a tandem or four-in-hand team. Pleasure competitions are judged on the turnout/neatness or suitability of horse and carriage.
Draft Horse Driving Most draft horse performance competition is done in harness. Draft horses compete in both single and multiple hitches, judged on manners and performance.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 16:58:59 GMT -5
Also rping horses would be fun though there may have to be rules about having so many humans per horses.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:00:15 GMT -5
Sweet, Glory!! Are you able to code, perhaps, like make a layout? Because, in the end (once I finally get all the info up!) it is going to be a HUGE topic, with so many different disciplines to cover, and two other info pages (one a calendar the other a glossary) as well as shows and off-campus things being on a different rp page so there isn't confusion. I cant make anything like the backgrounds you have on crystalclan but I can do nice layouts without it.
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:00:31 GMT -5
Champions Academy is built on over two hundred and fifty acres of beautiful land, with the main campus over-top rolling hills, which extend out past the pastures. Just outside the pastures, though, are amazing mixed forests; the deeper in you go, the more the pines begin. Trails overlap the grounds for multiple miles, and ponds as well as a huge lake are located off the main campus.
Dorms This is the largest building, and directly overlooks the grand entrance to the campus, multiple floors. Floors are split in half, each side only accessible by separate elevators, the left for the girls, the right for the boys. Four 'adult' dorms are on each half of each floor, one on each end both sides, to watch over the students, with eight student rooms sandwiched between them on each side. Adult dorms are one per room; Student dorms are two per room. Adult dorms have a single double bed, a desk, dresser and closet, with a small bathroom and shower. Students have a room with two twin beds, two desks, and two dressers and a large closet, a small bathroom with a shower. Each has a large square window with a beautiful view of either the grand entrance, or the barns in the distance, depending on which side the room is on. The lobby is on the first floor, and has sitting areas, libraries, games, and tvs with shows and movies.
Classrooms This is the second largest building and overlooks the grand entrance and parking. Includes all the rooms for all academic classes, and a grand library next to the lobby on the first floor.
Dining Hall One of the favorites for some students, delicious breakfasts, scrumptious lunches, and divine dinners are served here. Snacks are also available at all times outside meals, and dessert is served following dinner. Includes huge kitchen. Two sets of tables are located here, with very long rectangular tables against the walls on outer edges, fitting 12 each, and then smaller round tables in the center, fitting 6 each. Drinks that are always offered depends on the meal. For breakfast: milk, orange juice, apple juice, coffee, and water. For lunch: fruit punch, lemonade, coke, and water. For dinner: milk, coke, and water. For dessert: milk, coffee, and water. Gatorade and water is always available here through out the day so everyone stays hydrated.
Entertainment Center This average sized area is a fun building, with a movie theater in the back, complete with popcorn and drink stand; lobby in the front similar to that of the dorms; game courts including a tennis court, beach volleyball room, and basketball court; game tables such as air hockey, ping-pong, and foosball; and finally, a relaxation-station, with massage chairs, spa (including sauna, mud-bath, and hot tubs), and mani-pedi station.
Pavilion Great sitting area outside overlooking many riding rings, barns, paddocks, and pastures. Best place to watch the horses, there are two floors, and many study here, read books, write letters, or do other school work. Bottom floor is enclosed with heaters and fans, top floor is open and exposed to outside air.
Pool To be used during freetimes, shallow end starts at 3 1/2 feet, goes to 10 feet for diving, complete with diving board and two pool slides. Crystal clear blue waters with waterfalls on one edge, as well as a 'lounge platform' in the water where lounge chairs are to relax in the water.
Pastures Several pastures surround the campus with sprawling hills and small sheds, where horses are kept when not in use in nice weather. We have two small pastures, used for stallions or small ponies. Two gelding pastures, for neutered male horses. Two mare pastures for female horses. One young horse pasture for weanlings and yearlings. Finally, a breeding pasture for mares with foals. Most of the time, Barn Staff are required to get horses from here when they are needed, and only occasionally do Students go here, either they are scholarship kids that are used to doing their own stuff and like it, or richies that are being punished.
English Area Where English style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is blue.
Western Area Where Western style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is red.
Games Area Where Game style (such as polo) horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large fields to ride in. Flag color is purple.
Driving Area Where Driving style (carriage & buggy) horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with one indoor riding arena, and two large rings to ride in. Flag color is green.
Rodeo Area Where Rodeo style horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with two large outdoor rings. Flag color is brown.
Racing Area Where Racing horses are kept in the barn and paddocks, with a large racetrack consisting of dirt track, turf track, and sand track on outside, starting gates, and portable jumps for steeplechase. Flag color is yellow.
Draft Barn Small barn for the largest draft horses, with extra-large stalls and paddocks. Flag color is yellow-green.
Pony Barn Small barn for the tiniest ponies, with small stalls and paddocks. Flag color is pink.
Trails Hundreds of miles of trail exist beyond the pastures of the campus, most through fields or forest. This is the most common place for training for Endurance Riders or Competitive Trail Riding, and is also a fun place to ride in free time, though occasionally other lessons take place on the trails.
Lake Located way out past the pastures and along some trails, this lake is great to fish from or visit for a dip in the summer months, though mostly just by the 'scholarshipers' that don't mind the dirt, or some punk richies just trying to get away and be cool. Beautiful with rolling hills, great place to take photos. A few ponds are spread out on the property, too, but these are visited less, due to pond scum, which is not evident in the lake. A tire swing hangs off a tree overhanging the lake.
( Schedule)
Weekdays
6:30AM - Wake Up Call 7:00AM - Breakfast 7:45AM - English 8:30AM - Math 9:15AM - History 10:00AM - Morning Group Lesson 11:30AM - Elective 12:15PM - Short Break 12:30PM - Lunch 1:15PM - Science 2:00PM - Language 2:45PM - Private Lessons 4:00PM - Study Hall 5:00PM - Afternoon Group Lessons 6:30PM - Short Break 6:45PM - Dinner 7:45PM - Freetime 8:30PM - Night Ride 9:15PM - Freetime 10:00PM - Lights Out
Weekends
7:30AM - Wake Up Call 8:00AM - Breakfast 8:45AM - Study Hall 10:00AM - Morning Group Lesson 11:30AM - Freetime 1:00PM - Lunch 1:45PM - Private Lessons 3:00PM - Freetime 4:30PM - Afternoon Group Lesson 6:45PM - Short Break 7:00PM - Dinner 8:00PM - Night Ride 9:00PM - Freetime 11:00PM - Lights Out
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:01:06 GMT -5
But I'm totally familiar with Hunter/Jumper, I'm def. getting the Head Trainer for that! Anything else I honestly don't care hehe No I was gonna request that one. It's the only one I'm familiar with lol. Well time to do some research on the other ones)
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:02:29 GMT -5
Sunday | August 1st3:00PM | Arriving at Academy Sunny | 92 °8/1 - Everyone is arriving at campus! The school year is soon to begin! 8/1
Dinner: Lasagna (w/ Italian Sausage) & Garlic Bread Dessert: Tiramisu Snack: Apples
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:03:14 GMT -5
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:05:57 GMT -5
1. Follow all forum rules, including no cursing in or out of roleplay. You can make creative words so you're not cursing, or if in roleplay, simple do something like, "Lily cursed at Derek, angry." 2. Use brackets, i.e. () {} [] <> -- ~~, etc. when not in roleplay. 3. Listen to admin and all mods. If you have a problem with a mod, please private message the admin. 4. No powerplaying, godmodding, spotlighting, mary-sues, etc. Everyone will have a chance to play a main role, and be in a major plot! 5. Absolutely no 'txt talk' in roleplay, though when chatting it is acceptable! 6. Romance is totally allowed, this rp is part romance, after all! However, anything graphic whatsoever must use *skip* and can only be imagined that it happened, not actually rp'ed. 7. Graphic material not allowed! 8. Do not use time skips without my permission! 9. Please do not use the same name twice! This is so there is no confusion. 10. Any mistakes I have with the disciplines, or any terms, please correct me! I don't know all of the different disciplines, and can't wrap my head around many of them. So just let me know! 11. If you would like to add another discipline, please give me the name and a short description, and I'll take a look and see what we can do! However, I can't guarantee it will fit in with the roleplay, but I'll try!
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:10:09 GMT -5
Okay! We'll just wait to see what help pops up, and if we get a coder, we'll make you another of the mods, if not you can create a layout, how does that sound? Yeah I think rping the horses would be fun, it's just the lifestyle for these horses will SUCK! Always being treated like priceless objects and not allowed to roll in the mud and have fun XD so that would make it interesting. I have a feeling some of the horses would be really stuck up, due to being rich show horses their whole life lol Sounds good) Lol exactly!) Also can I claim western as head trainer? Or at least cross country? I did that for a while so I know a bit about it)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:11:43 GMT -5
What if you added relay racing? It's kind of cool and I've only seen it on tv but you ride a horse so far and the jump off it and run and jump onto another horse and do the same thing with a third horse which you race to the finish line?)
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:14:00 GMT -5
Turtleshell [Admin]Violet (Head Mistress) | Wyatt (Western Barn Overseer) | Jamie (Hunter/Jumper Head Trainer) | Flynn (Hunter/Jumper Student) | Mickey (Hunter/Jumper Student) Kurai [Mod]Save *MorningGlory* [Mod]Save ⚜ 𝒥𝒾𝓃𝓍 ⚜ [Mod]Save Silverwind [Mod]Save
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:14:40 GMT -5
What if you added relay racing? It's kind of cool and I've only seen it on tv but you ride a horse so far and the jump off it and run and jump onto another horse and do the same thing with a third horse which you race to the finish line?) (Ooooooh that's interesting, I've never heard of it! I'll have to look it up!
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:16:01 GMT -5
Hmm how many can I choose because I've read about reigning but never did it and competitive trail riding sounds like a blast)
I've done cross country without having to show in other events)
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:17:11 GMT -5
What if you added relay racing? It's kind of cool and I've only seen it on tv but you ride a horse so far and the jump off it and run and jump onto another horse and do the same thing with a third horse which you race to the finish line?) (Ooooooh that's interesting, I've never heard of it! I'll have to look it up! Its really cool! And kind of scary. Imagine leaping from horse to horse! If you add it I would love to be head trainer)
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:20:35 GMT -5
Head Trainers you can do three as a regular mod, 4 if you're our coder, so we'll just see how it goes. But you can have as many assistant or specialized trainers (if applicable) as possible. So, you would still be able to do a little bit of everything, or at least for the most part, you know, as many as you can keep up with! I'mma do MOST of mine as students cuz outside of most english rides (except sidesaddle or saddleseat) I have no clue. Though I did some barrel racing before, but other than that, it's about it. OH I'm phenomenal with lots of racing though, since I exercised on the track and used to want to be a jockey. But like 75% I have little clue about XD
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Post by Turtleshell on Apr 9, 2017 17:23:04 GMT -5
Hmm how many can I choose because I've read about reigning but never did it and competitive trail riding sounds like a blast) I've done cross country without having to show in other events) Yeah, I think those are schooling shows, they certainly do it there. But with this being an elite barn, they're only doing rated shows, and any rated show follows their organization's strict guidelines, and unfortunately, cross country is not...I think the word is 'sanctioned' but I'm prob wrong...to be a sole event, and only occurs at three-day trials. You CAN perform in ONLY cross-country at eventing competitions, but you will not be scored, and therefore are not competing, unfortunately.
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Post by *MorningGlory* on Apr 9, 2017 17:25:00 GMT -5
I'll take barrel racing, reigning, and competitive trail riding but if you add relay then I'll do barrel, reigning, and relay.)
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