Caleb Andreev's Steed(s)

[Caleb Andreev]

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POLAR ESCAPE

I feel these 4 walls closing in
My face up against the glass
I'm looking out... hmm

The Basics;;

Registered Name;; Polar Escape
Barn Name;; Vanquish
Age;; Thirteen
Birthdate;; 31/03/1999
Breed;; Egyptian Arab
Colour;; White
Height;; 15.3 HH
Gender;; Stallion
Discipline;; English - Dressage
Owner//Rider;; Caleb Andreev

Is this my life I'm wondering
It happened so fast

The Inner Description;;

Personality;; Vanquish has a docile temperament which is seemingly rare in the Arabian breed, especially for a stallion. Obviously determined to prove the stereotypes wrong, Vanquish has much more of a dog like personality to a horse. He loves to be fussed, and enjoys lying peacefully in his stall with Caleb beside him. He's the horse Caleb will go to first if he wants quiet time to read a book and relish in silence. He's a very affectionate equine, and likes to establish physical contact quickly with humans and other horses. He doesn't have violent, territorial outbursts like other stallions and is happy to play the submissive when in the pastures. He really is a pleasure to be around.

To ride, he is an absolute pleasure. He focuses quickly, and enjoys the atmosphere of a competition. He has beautiful movements and knows when to show off and when to tone it down. He was a very sought after horse, and still is, before Caleb managed to buy him. There are always people calling up wanting to buy him, or have him put to stud with their mares. He's always one to watch, and many people have turned up to competitions when they hear that Caleb is competing on Vanquish. It's actually quite a rare event.
Likes;;

• Attention
  
• Being outside
  
• Jake
  
• Other horses
  
• Food
  
• Being groomed

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Dislikes;;

• Being cooped up
  
• Being ignored
  
• Loud noises
  
• Confrontation
  
• Carrots

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Strengths;;

• Docile
  
• Friendly
  
• Reliability

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Weaknesses;;

• Too submissive, often being picked on
  
• Antsy when humans aren't around

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Fears;;

• Loud noises
  
• Water troughs

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Vices;; n/a[/size]

How do I turn this thing around
Is this the bed I chose to make

The Outer Description;;

Physical Description;; Vanquish is a handsome fellow who holds himself in a gentlemanly fashion, never rushing and always happy to show of. He knows he's a good looking boy, but doesn't flaunt it overly. He's thickly muscled and has a sturdier frame than a typical arab, but he does hold his tail and neck in the typical breed fashion.

His white coat is always gleaming, and Caleb spends a long time in getting him clean. When he is spotless though, Vanquish will go to the effort to keep himself as such. It's only when he's playing or having a good, well deserved roll, does he mess it up. Caleb does have to keep his tail and mane shorter than he would like due to Vanquish's frustration with it.
Scars;;

• Some from other horses picking on him, littering his back, legs and neck mostly.

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Branding;; n/a[/size]

Its greener pastures I'm thinking about hmm
Wide open spaces far away

The Past is the Past;;

Medical History;;

• Colicked at four.
  
• Prone to growing lame as he insists on playing to hard in the fields

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The Life Story;; Caleb came across Vanquish purely by accident. He'd been attending a riding lesson on his other horse when he'd overheard an elderly lady talking about Vanquish. Perking his interest when the lady mentioned the horses nature and breed, Caleb knew that he had to visit the horse. So he did so, asking the lady if she wouldn't mind him tagging along to visit the horse. She agreed instantly, wanting any chance to show of the beautiful horse before she had to sell him off for she was growing too old to care for him herself.

As soon as Caleb set eyes on the horse, he knew he had to have him. Luckily, the woman completely agreed when she saw how the pair interacted. Although Vanquish was an expensive buy, the woman broke a deal with the young boy. Until the day she died, she would receive half of every stud fee Caleb earned from the horse and exchange she would half the price. Caleb had agreed readily, knowing he couldn't pass up on this opportunity. That had been two years ago now, Vanquish had been put to stud on numerous occasions. Caleb and the horses previous owner are still on very good terms, and she visited the horse a lot while still in Russia. She has even organized to come and see Vanquish next year some time. Caleb is just happy to have the handsome brute and be able to call him his horse.
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[Caleb Andreev]

CATCH ME NOW

I feel these 4 walls closing in
My face up against the glass
I'm looking out... hmm

The Basics;;

Registered Name;; Catch Me Now
Barn Name;; Alisa
Age;; Eight
Birthdate;; 23/11/2004
Breed;; Andalusian
Colour;; Bay
Height;; 16 HH
Gender;; Mare
Discipline;; English - Dressage & Show Jumping
Owner//Rider;; Caleb Andreev

Is this my life I'm wondering
It happened so fast

The Inner Description;;

Personality;; Alisa has come on in leaps and bounds, no longer the shy, nervous mare she was when she first came into Caleb's care. Now she's a feisty female who has an opinion about everything. She's extremely intelligent and loves to spend her time frustrating Caleb. Her stall manners are perfect for everyone except Caleb, she likes to play up for him when she can. But she can have days when she's extremely affectionate and shadows his every step, not letting him far from her sight. Those days, Caleb realizes how much he adores her.

To ride, she's a very excitable equine. She can take a while to settle down, but usually she's controllable. There are days when she just doesn't want to do anything, and she'll make that a very well known fact. She's not above throwing off a rider, no matter who they are. She does love the competition aspect of her life though, and is prone to showing off as much as she possibly can. Though she does not always win, she and Caleb try their hardest and haven't got under a third place since they started working together.
Likes;;

• Playing
  
• Annoying Caleb
  
• Jake
  
• Having all eyes on her
  
• Her own company
  
• Being outside

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Dislikes;;

• Her stall
  
• Being told what to do
  
• Being ignored
  
• Cats
  
• Raised hands

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Strengths;;

• Work ethic
  
• Quick recovery time
  
• Stable

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Weaknesses;;

• Too opinionated
  
• Too excitable at times

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Fears;;

• Crops
  
• Traffic

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Vices;;

• Kicks stall door

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How do I turn this thing around
Is this the bed I chose to make

The Outer Description;;

Physical Description;; Alisa used to be a bag of bones and scars, but that would be quite the opposite now. This beautiful bay holds herself with a regal air. She's a gorgeous creature and will show off as much as she can. Her frame is taught and well muscled, each of her movements pronounced. Her defined but sturdy pillars can hold a lot of weight and her thick neck arches beautifully when in the ring, topped by her elegant cranium.

Her shining bay coat is eye catching, various shades along her body. Her black mane and tail flow long in length with a slight wave. She's a honestly beautiful mare, a shadow of her old self, and knows it too.
Scars;;

• Lashes from a crop on her back from a previous owner
  
• Bite marks on her rump from other horses

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Branding;; n/a[/size]

Its greener pastures I'm thinking about hmm
Wide open spaces far away

The Past is the Past;;

Medical History;;

• Has been treated for many whip lashes
  
• Treated for malnutrition, rain rot and a vicious case of worms when rescued.

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The Life Story;; Alisa's history isn't very well known to Caleb. She was offered to him by a riding instructor who had been given the mare after a friend had found her in bad condition. She had no name until Caleb took her on four years ago, his mother had christened her Alisa. Her ribs had been showing, there had been no meat on her what so ever. But still, she just wanted to please. Caleb worked solidly for a year on working to get her in good shape, and damn he did well. The stunning mare gleamed, and boy did she know it.

The past three years have revolved around making the mare comfortable in the arena, and showing. She took to both things like a duck to water. Caleb couldn't have been happier with her progress, nor prouder of how far Alisa had come. She is a shadow of her former self, and Caleb would want her no other way. Even if she can be a pain in the backside.
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This form was made by CARA for this site! Do not steal!
Lyrics used are from Wild Horses by Natasha Bedingfield