Howrse - Howrse

You are loved. You are wanted. You are important. And you cannot be replaced. It's never too late.

I don't leave these words here as clichés or to make myself seem like I'm a bigger person than I am, but just to express my genuine love to other people who may feel like they don't have much or many people to listen to them. There's enough pain in this world as is, I'd rather give you hope even if it's through this. No guilt trips, no political or religious allegory, just one human heart to another.

I do not accept random friend requests. I also do not provide requested breedings unless it concerns my unicorn stallions. For new players who don't know the rules of the game: there is a help section and forum pages to help you get started. At this stage, most of my breeding stallions are already available for breeding without sending me a message. You merely need to look up their name and possibly mine to find their covering offer. Contacting me is not necessary. It occurred to me that I've been trying to help people who were new so that I spent more time trying to help them than actually play the game for my own enjoyment. With all I have going on in real life, the stress I've acquired from that is just so unnecessary, so I won't tackle it at all anymore.

My winged unicorn stallion, Enchanted Glory, is dedicated to all victims who died in real life attacks, which was inspired by his birthdate being kind of close to 9/11. In 2024, I learned all I could of the attacks on the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the crash of Flight 93. It changed me, although I was very young on the exact day back in 2001. If one day he has a twin brother or cousin, I may name another stallion after that event in memorial of the 2,977 people who lost their lives on that day. It's possible that my winged unicorns will actually become like my guardian angels against tragedy, symbolic of hope and renewal.

My overall rule for pass horses/ponies, especially unicorns and winged animals, is to add up all the pass items that I placed on that animal to get a rough estimate for what to ask for, as I almost never buy pass horses/ponies myself. Note to myself to check on this again and have a calculator handy for the next time I'm getting an animal ready for that sale. Additionally, breed the female before sale. Check in my Auctions, Sales and Purchases stable for them.

I try to train my adults to full skills and 100 BLUP before I sell them. You might find what you're looking for here if you need fully-trained horses, either for coats or breeding stock. I deal exclusively in mustangs, but I'm starting to get some other purebreds in the mix, too.

The Lead Stallions/Mares stable is designated for those horses with highest genetic potential or skills possible and will likely never be sold, but the stallions will be available for stud. (Please note that even if new horses are bred or bought which have higher potential or skills than their predecessors, these horses won't be sold.)

The horses in my Horses of Hetalia stable are named and somewhat modeled after the characters in the Hetalia series, where applicable. The other horses are designated for those going to be sold, sent to Safe Haven or pass away of old age; sometimes previous "project" horses are kept here where I add as many Black Market items as I can because they are intended to be sold as pass horses. (Update as of September, 2025: the Horses of Hetalia stable has been repurposed into the 9/11 Memorial Stable, which houses horses of my 9/11 affix; the Horses of Hetalia have been moved into the International Stud Facility.)

All horses in the International Stud Facility are part of a project to immortalize high GP/Skill stallions, hopefully including riding horses and ponies; more than one coat color may be admitted if I decide they contribute significantly. At least one breed, with a 1% coat, is the ultimate goal. Unicorns may eventually be included, if luck permits. These horses are considered some of the highest possible breeding studs available in my farms, second only to Lead Stallions/Mares, and will never be sold. Stallions not kept in an equestrian center are being held until they can be immortalized.

"Welcome!" calls the owner as you exit the vehicle. "I trust you're doing well? It's a pleasure to have you here! You'll find broodmares, stallions for stud and foals being raised in the paddocks and stalls. If you're curious about whether a horse is for sale, just ask. Given the right offer, I may be willing to part with them. If not, I may be of a mind to breed a foal for you to have instead."

Desmond: This Friesian stallion gallops out of the woods and stares at you before you even make it to the fence. The scent and sound of a visitor drew him from the shadows; now he has to see that you're not a threat. He approaches and practically struts up and down the tall fencing, lashing his tail and tossing his head. Maybe he has a family to protect. Maybe there is a mare waiting for him elsewhere; his breeding days to other players is now done, reserved strictly by his owner's schedule to the mares she personally owns. Either way, he was both the first Hotshot and the first Herd Leader. Nothing goes by without Desmond knowing of it beforehand.

Chyropt: While the black stallion might've been aggressive and acting on instinct, Chyropt is considerably relaxed. He stands at ease and offers the best attempt at a smile a stallion can make. The mares sharing his golden field look up dotingly on occasion, but they know their protector wouldn't leave their side. He's there to stay. Before you leave to examine the other stables, he gives you a show by galloping with the herd back and forth. He's so handsome as the sun strikes his back, gleaming like gold. His expression appears confident and you can see the skill his offspring would surely have.

Kugo: The full brother of Chyropt, Kugo is something of the black sheep of the family. Almost--quite literally--eight perfect less perfect than Chyropt (according to the elite statistics), the other dun stallion walks around as if his sibling wasn't there and stealing the show. Whenever Chyropt is brought before a mare after the stud fee is paid, Kugo attempts to take the horses left unguarded. The confrontation usually sends him back to the chilling forest he calls his home when not stabled. Lonely but rarely alone, Kugo gets by on good looks and high skills; his blue eyes appear quietly intelligent, like the prowling cat waiting to pounce.

Desire: While you're looking at the mares and fillies of the main meadow, as they're turned out to graze, a tall bay Shagya Arabian comes galloping with fierce whinnies, flagging his tail, storming around ferociously. For a terrible moment, it looks as though he's going to crash right through the fence or jump it--directly over you, on purpose--but it soon becomes clear that he's merely showing off. He doesn't want your presence to distract those mares; if anyone's eyes should be anywhere, he wants it all on him. Soon, the whinnying stops and he's just floating around, back and forth. There's a light playfulness to it, an aggression that's just for show. You swear...the neighing he's doing is starting to sound like genuine laughter, or at least it reminds you of it. He's something else, for sure.

~Unprecedented~: This elusive horse doesn't allow himself to be seen until you're already on the fence, leaning in to see if you can spot anything in the distance. You cross an invisible barrier, and then the stallion makes his move, charging with a furious whinny from the shadowed woods. His bright coat flashes white in the sun; his hooves appear to glow gold. He thunders straight towards you, then veers sharply to the left, coming up alongside the fence. Prancing to a halt, he snorts and whickers loudly, lashing his tail. His posture is both threatening and impressive; he's trying to get a reaction out of you and also to make it known: there's no messing with this one. He's a unicorn, after all. "There's my best boy," the owner says, chuckling. "He's not for sale, but you can breed to him, provided you've the right mare. He cuts a cheap price, but that'll probably change once he reaches full potential. One day, I might sire a whole line from him." The unicorn rears up to the tallest height, letting you admire his appearance and easy movements. His eyes are somewhat alien: it's like looking into the gaze of a human instead of an animal. (Stud fee: 500 Equus)

Shining Glory: This stunning unicorn mare gleams white beneath sunlight, moonlight or lamplight. Her coat appears to glow no matter what touches it, brightening intensely whenever she moves. Whether it's a mystical force that causes it or simply supreme care for her hide, you cannot say; you can only agree with the watching spectators that she's something special. As the second unicorn to be granted immortality, Shining Glory is both a prized broodmare and a standout performer, attempting to gain twenty trophies for all disciplines, like ~Unprecedented~. So focused is she on her duties that she doesn't seem fazed by all the eyes on her. One more admirer, or a hundred, is all the same to her as she follows the direction of her rider.

Glory Achieved: The silver dappled stallion is presented during a demonstration to people of all ages, from schoolchildren to retirees, proving the bond and trust that goes into caring for the Feral Freedom unicorns. So well-behaved is Glory Achieved that he allows people to come up and pet him, to feed him apples, to touch them gently with his alicorn; whether or not he's actually blessing them is up for debate, as many of the questions pouring in concern unicorns versus horses or their winged counterparts. It's like a free class for the curious, and you decide for yourself whether you want to join in or not. He's friendly enough for you to approach. (Stud fee: 1,000 Equus)

Glorified Rarity: Standing quietly and at ease in her stall is the pretty blue-toned unicorn. She flicks her ears and watches patiently when you're walking by but makes no move to come much closer even if you tried to encourage her. Glorified Rarity is one of the most sensitive and possibly the shyest unicorn in the entire stable; there are little signs everywhere posted regarding her comfort--not to be too loud, not to run too fast, not to disturb the animals when they're sleeping...and more, as you look around. It looks like she quirks a brow at you when you return your gaze to her eyes; it's a slightly amused look, but also a serious one. Truly, like all horses, she has certain needs to be met. She's lucky to have them considered by the people here.

Stellar Influence: This chestnut unicorn almost blends in, out of sight, if it wasn't for his groom giving loud calls like a hawker selling wares on the street. "Hey, mister, you wanna invest in some horn? How 'bout you, ma'am? Some horn for your mares? Some horned foals one day? Only five hundred Equus for now. It'll be maxed once he's at the one-hundred mark in all areas. Then he'll be a top-class stud." By horn, the groom must've been trying vague tricks to get people interested; what he's actually trying to sell is Stellar Influence's breeding opportunities, at least while they're cheap for his genetic potential. Like someone heaping on the praise to raise the syndicate for a stallion, he goes on and on about what a great creature Stellar is even compared to the rest of the unicorns, be they higher or lower in GP and skills. Even so, the big chestnut looks bored with the situation, calmed slightly when people offer treats or when his groom starts brushing him. An interesting first impression, if nothing else. (Stud fee: 1,500 Equus)

The Rarest Gift: There's loud neighing coming from the stall occupied by the second dapple unicorn. When you come to investigate, you have to duck back; so anxious and sensitive is that stallion that he doesn't want most people too close. The owner explains that he's not an aggressive horse, but is high-strung and doesn't like change--perhaps the most out of all in every farm. When he is significantly calmed, he prances around, tossing his head, being led down the aisle and into his own paddock. Once there, he continues romping around, this time running for the sheer pleasure of it. It's a good sign; he's full of life, so much so that it's difficult to contain. (Stud fee: 2,000 Equus)

Feral Glory: The silver, golden-sheened stallion is busy at an examination when you're coming to see what the commotion is about. It's taking place right next to a Gold Pass auction, hence the many players coming to bid on unicorns of different descriptions. He's not a numbered lot; he's merely being looked over, checked for his potential, his skills, his behavior, his health and morale. He's doing everything perfectly, following the rules like his intelligence is on another level. He's like ~Unprecedented~ in looks, but not as wild and unapproachable. Sure enough, when you come and ask to see him yourself, you are even allowed to lead him if you choose, watching his paces, noticing that he doesn't appear the least bit lame. He's a good, strong, dependable unicorn. (Stud fee: 2,500 Equus)

Glorified Playboy: Passing by the barn for pregnant mares, there's a side yard where a few unicorn fillies, just past three years of age, are being both tested by a vet and teased by the big pink stallion for their receptiveness. Some of them react positively to him, some ignore and others appear torn between acceptance and dismissal. No matter what, he's led up to each mare, sniffing at her, nickering and tossing his head. He approves of them no matter what, it's clear. When his job's done, he's led outside and to the breeding shed, where a client had already sent their mare to await him. He appears to be smirking as he passes you, holding himself up higher, strutting arrogantly. (Stud fee: 3,000 Equus)

Rising Star: Parading back and forth in a fitness test, a dark purple Arabian mare catches your eye as she's trotting and cantering, showing the grace of every step. She's definitely the star of the show, even if other unicorns attended. So relaxed and balanced is she in everything that she does that it's small wonder she's a permanent resident. It's evident that the owner has high expectations for her and any offspring she produces, be they unicorn or regular horse. She's the stuff the champions are made of.

Star Power: An impatient whinnying is heard from the stable housing the resident unicorn mares. Within is one the color of molten gold, like sunlight in liquid form, and her motions are just as fluid and flawless. She's kept in her stall when you first see her, but the owner warns you in time before she can bite, stomping on the floorboard. Though talented, she's quick to switch tempers and flare out of control. "I know she's a beauty, but there's an untamed nature to much of her behavior. Her sister, in contrast, is a real sweetheart, loves treats and affection. Star Power here is...more about power than anything else. But she is the apple of our eye, a gold star if ever there was one in my stables. She'll produce a fine colt for me one day, she or her sister. I know she will..."

~Unparalleled~: One of the most handsome studs in this farm is ~Unparalleled~, a mustang fit to rival all the other males present. With a dramatic, eye-catching style and all the grace of an experienced dancer, it's small wonder that he's competed in everything Classical, from dressage to races to show jumping. A stunning example of what this breeder hopes to achieve, he truly equals ~Unprecedented~ and even exceeds him at stud, causing something like a mutual competition between the two stallions. This cremello knows how to get attention and admiration from all onlookers. (Stud fee: 7,500 Equus)

~Unrivaled~: No less shy or talented than his brother, ~Unrivaled~ is busy at a show for stallions when you first see him, being presented among the other esteemed unicorn studs in the ranks. His temperament, training, discipline and genetic potential are all evaluated by judges, trainers and potential breeders, who are first caught by how his outward coat doesn't match his born coat, like ~Unprecedented~ and some of the other unicorns from this farm. The reason why is simple enough: two highly prized twin horses are sometimes mixed up, depending on what their breeder wants from them, so although ~Unrivaled~ hides his true colors in public, he's a diamond in the rough for prospective players wanting to stud to him. (Stud fee: 3,500 Equus)

Glamorous Glory: The fiery flaxen chestnut stallion is discovered simply showing off for his fellow unicorns and the younger colts who gather to watch from another pasture, whether they're impressed or not. If they come to the fence, you can see them race together, separated by the rails, the power and joy in their stride released as they thunder along the grass. They're beautiful, and you can see why this particular horse is admired for his looks as well as prowess in competition. He's a force to be reckoned with, an answer to challengers and lovely mares alike. What a glamorous sight he is! (Stud fee: 4,000 Equus)

Rustic Glory: This deep purple stallion prances along as he's led from stable to pasture, nickering often, tossing his head. When he catches your eye, he flicks his ears, snorts loudly and stomps, gaining your attention with noise and sharp motions. Regardless of whether or not you brought any horses with you to this farm, he can smell other animals and immediately attaches it to your presence: you must've come to see him! After all, he's so handsome and flashy, striking poses, showing off. Notebooks are opened and his stud fee is written down in case you'd like another look--or several--on another date. (Stud fee: 4,500 Equus)

Well Lucky Me: This farm-oriented unicorn is busy herding cattle or even helping to work on the meadows, performing ranch labor with the owner personally to keep his home in top shape and to provide the best possible for any breeders who board their horses in the stables available. He seems honest, yet proud, willing to work hard and look good at the same time. Maybe this trait has been inherited through generations, or perhaps these mustang unicorns truly know they have it made here, but he eagerly takes any treats you bring him and even allows you to brush any debris out of his mane. (Stud fee: 5,000 Equus)

Glory Daze: Unlike all the others, this particular stud is humble and keeps to himself, shying away from your inviting hand or any gentle words. "He's always been quiet," the owner explains. "Just his personality. Gets it from his dam, but his sire also helped build character. I paid for the best, so even if he doesn't seem like much, he's a favorite of this farm." As if on cue, any employees here greet him warmly and he returns their affection just as happily. Perhaps he merely needs to get to know you first. He could be a prospective stallion for the right mare. (Stud fee: 5,500 Equus)

Morningstar: With flagging tail and neck outstretched, this Arabian unicorn races by with a blur of wind, a silver streak, a comet touching the grass. Whenever he moves, it has this ghostly effect, like he shouldn't or couldn't exist...but he does. Like a vision, he wavers in and out of your sight, making you question how real he is. Although he never gets close enough for you to touch, you can hear his excited nickering, his playful whinnies for someone to join him...Then it's obvious. There's a mare nearby. Forgetting your presence, the silver unicorn called Morningstar runs with the swiftness of a demon towards her, instinct winning him over. He's more than a handful. No wonder he's not for sale; he's wild whether he's alone or with a herd! (Stud fee: 6,000 Equus)

Glory Dazzle: This second dapple stallion walks with a confident strut, demonstrating his dressage abilities before a crowd of admirers. This particular unicorn is also a lesson horse, and you can see the obvious love and affection of children as they raise their hands to stroke his gleaming hide, some of them hugging his neck or kissing his nose before they step back. They all get to know this stallion thanks to his gentle nature, which also makes him a popular breeding prospect for some of the newer players. Depending on what you need or want from your own herd, he may be able to offer you a unicorn foal, provided you have the right mare. (Stud fee: 6,500 Equus)

Enchanted Glory: This particular stallion is being led along on a somber parade during a day of remembrance. There are many mournful people in this crowd; the unicorn lays his head down in the lap of a woman in a wheelchair, or he gently noses a baby bundled in cloth, or he nickers in a coaxing manner to a small child who shows a fear of horses. His wings, wide and unfurled, extend outwards, letting people in need run their fingers through his feathers. Eventually, what starts with one tentative stroke on the muzzle becomes an outpouring of grief, sadness and the start of healing. One by one, the people come forward to hug and kiss Enchanted Glory, thanking him for helping them, before they make way as he continues down the silent street. Friesians pulling hearses pass every now and then. Coming close to you, the cremello mustang unicorn stops and looks at you, silently offering empathy, before he walks on like a ghost into the throng ahead. (Stud fee: 7,000 Equus)

Let's Roll/Tiznow: The cremello thoroughbred unicorn at Ground Zero is blending in among the NYPD Mounted Unit. The geldings there are calmed by his presence, though they're not easy to rile either way; instead, it's actually you that they ignore because Let's Roll/Tiznow is a living embodiment of the past meeting the future. His name, combining Todd Beamer's last words with the name of the thoroughbred racehorse who won in New York six weeks after the attacks of 9/11, is a deliberate acknowledgement of the pain on that day along with the need to heal. Although not the same breed as Enchanted Glory, this stallion, nicknamed "Tiznow II" by racing fans, is essentially resilience itself diluted into the genes and bloodline of a versatile racing unicorn. He is the foundation sire of the 9/11 affix. (Stud fee: 7,500 Equus.)

Nine/Eleven: The twin sister of Let's Roll/Tiznow, this cremello unicorn mare literally takes her name and affix from the events of 9/11. Like her brother, she is a representation: although both represent healing and recovery, she in particular is the embodiment of love, like the heroism that was shown by the first responders on that day in 2001. Whenever she has a foal that is a unicorn, that unicorn is named after an event, story or other major aspect of that day; if the foal is a non-unicorn, however, a victim of the attacks is honored with that foal named after them. She is the foundation dam of the 9/11 affix. (Unicorn foals born: 0. Non-unicorn foals born: 4. Foals out of Nine/Eleven: 4/2,977.)

- In general, a pregnant mare is almost guaranteed for the 10,000-20,000 Equus daily objectives. As a habit, I've started the trend of actually keeping all foals born in my stables, raising them to at least breeding age, then gelding the colts while breeding the fillies to capitalize on this. Ironically, stabling them day by day and not using aging points lets me build up manure and yet more aging points.

- For Safe Haven, immortalizing two breeding unicorns, whether horse or pony, of low GP/skills provides answers to two things: the objective about removing a unicorn's horn (for when I do have such a unicorn on hand but is not intended for breeding, selling, training, etc.) and to provide the 2000 Equus when sending a unicorn fail to Safe Haven.

- In the Auctions, Sales and Purchases stable, horses are to remain there until either 3 full pages of horses are taken up (around potentially four hundred horses/ponies for sale at one time) or until the Safe Haven objectives make me give up a gelding. At first, try to auction these horses, all of which should be adults; use direct sales for those horses that are unsold if three auctions don't take them. If they're still not taken, keep them and continue to train them until someone buys them.

- If luck smiles on me, and I purchase a unicorn via auction, raise and train that animal until champion status. As it's not one I produced myself or am intending to keep, it will be put up for sale afterwards. By all accounts, do not geld auction-won unicorn colts, as their breeding value will be higher after I've worked on them even if they're low-Equus stock.

- I have a miniature project in my Auctions, Sales and Purchases stable: those horses that have year numbers at the end of their names are my "time capsule studs". Even with low GP/skills, they are bought as cheap as I can get them, then raised and trained to champion status. If they're not sold, they're held onto because as time passes, their value will increase. At least one time capsule stud for each year is brought into consideration (within reason, as I am in no shape or form going to waste Passes on 2008 horses, ponies or donkeys from that year). Havoc 2014, mustang colt of Chaos and a disappeared stud, is first in this line and generally the oldest horse in that stable.

- To break the mold, "time capsule studs" are allowed to crossbreed with purebred mares in the stables. Should such studs be destined to be immortalized (i.e. Havoc 2014), these animals are the predominant cross-breeders with the intention of introducing diluted stock to the Auctions, Sales and Purchases stable.

- Time capsule studs are also unique in appearance: to distinguish them, since some come from retired breeders, I honor their affixes and origins by attaching custom clips. Because Havoc 2014 came with the Tumbleweed Ranch affix, a "T" is adorned on his flank to respect where he came from.

- Protip: to take advantage of the two unicorn breedings a day, if four mares are used, save two for one day (i.e., age them a day ahead of the other mares), then follow this up by aging the other mares the day after so that they all give birth on the same day.
- In case you forget, to give you a hint, when the first unicorn mares have grayed out buttons (getting close to term), age the other mares so that they give birth on that exact day. This is to ensure that the foals will be ready for registering into an equestrian center, at least weaned by then, whether they're sold or not. Best case scenario is that mares give birth anywhere from 2-4 days before their time at the EC runs out.