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Wisteria, such a gentle soul. Used primarily for dressage and log pulling she was the beauty of Rhododendron Grove Farms. Unfortunately they could no longer keep their mare, and with heavy hearts sold her to a new ranch in hopes that they'd put her to good use. After money was exchanged the trailer was driven down to the ranch and with a loud squealing stop the trailer bounced and halted. The sound of hoof steps could be heard as they nervously paced along the floor, a lopsided neigh coming from the trailer as a man wearing a ball cap jumped out from the truck and over to the trailer.
Inside was Wisteria, a gypsy vanner who stood approximately 65 inches tall and weighed in at 1,400 lbs total. She was a agile and sweet mare with a excellent temperament and renowned in the work of log pulling and jumping. She was supposed to be trained to do western, but her time was cut short and she was sent away to be used for pulling. Who wouldn't miss out on such a excellent opportunity? As the man opened the trailer Wisteria let out a distraught snort and backed away, fearful of the unfamiliar place. The man came in and hooked the lead onto her black halter and coaxed her out with soft words and gentle pets.
Finally the timid mare stepped out onto the gravel, letting out a worrisome rumble as she shifted her weight. The man softly stroked her neck and whispered comforting words... His voice upset at saddened. This greatly affected how she felt, rearing up and nearly knocking the man she loved so dearly over. Her gold flecked blue eyes stared nervously through her golden locks as she backed into the trailer ramp, repeating the soft grumble sound. Finally after being calmed down a man in a white polo shirt and slacks took Wisteria's lead and walked her into the pasture. She was already fed, rested, and was prepared by her original owner so that once they got her they could work her.
Her original handler came forth and hugged her neck before stroking her cheek, softly whispering "Goodbye" Before waving and getting back into his truck. Wisteria watched until the rumbling trailer was out of sight, barely paying attention to the man who was already preparing a breast collar for her. They wanted to first test her limit and see how much she could pull, but since she wasn't primarily focused on log pulling they wanted to strengthen her in that category. The man decided to let her get used to her breast collar before pairing her up with the two stallions, hoping by having them near her she would feel more at ease at the pasture and they may help encourage her to pull. After all, in such a new place... and the fact she hadn't pulled a load for a few months, a little tutoring wouldn't be too bad... right?
((Well, yeah not too bad if her tutors weren't two hulking monsters XD))