NEW! Four Star Farms Equestrian Team

[Wyndlily Sharphowl]

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Join the Four Star Farms Equestrian Team! Interact in-character with other riders and their horses, explore the many areas of the dream, and evolve your character.

The Equestrian Team will meet one to two times a week during the summer of 2009. Meets will be on weekdays, usually in the evening. If there is enough interest at the end of this trial period, we may continue the meets through the fall.

At each meet, riders can tack up their favorite horse and bring them to a predetermined location for a fun group ride. We will utilize the various arenas across the dream as well as the trails. Riding DS will be utilized.

The team captain for the 2009 season will be me, Wyndlily Sharphowl. I will organize the events and be in charge of leading the group, as well as taking attendance. In my absence, Winnie Sharphowl will take care of things. For future seasons/years, I may pass on the responsibilities to someone else.

Attendance will be taken at all events. You are not required to show up for any certain number of rides, however, attendance will be taken into account for future team captain positions. Also, small tokens of appreciation (of the Digo Market variety) will be given out to active team participants on a random basis.

The team is for only riders to join. Riders may use a different horse each time. You may borrow a horse from a friend, and FSF trainers can ride one of the for-sale horses that they are responsible for training.

This is an in-character event for all involved. Because of the group nature of the event, we ask that posts are kept to a maximum of half-para, unless there is extensive dialogue. There will be no rigorous posting order -- it will be 'free-for-all'. Therefore, posts need to be fast. If you need to go AFK during the roleplay, be sure to `follow someone who is still active, in case there is a change in location!

No OOC will be permitted whatsoever, except to announce going AFK/return, and to correct your own typos. This will be strictly enforced -- keep it to whispers if you need to clarify something or want to comment on the roleplay. The team captain will be keeping a close eye on excessive attention-calling, godmodding, or other roleplay faux-pas, and they will be addressed via whisper. Basically, don't call excessive attention to yourself. This is a group RP, and it shouldn't be all about one person or team.

Also, alting will be moderated. You are allowed one horse alt and one rider alt at any given time, period. You cannot ride your own alt. It is recommended to only roleplay one character to start, so you can get used to the flow. On trail rides, we -may- limit it to just one alt, because there is a lot of motion involved and a lot to pay attention to.

To join the team, reply here with your rider character's name and a short message about what you'd like to do with the team and any suggestions you may have.

[Saera]

[Rider Name] Saera

[Thoughts] For what it's worth, I believe this is a very creative and unique idea for Four Star Farms. If more people hear about it, it will likely rein in equestrian people from across Furcadia; especially the active ones who're willing to join in on the activity twice a week.

I'd like to join mainly because I am a horse-lover myself, plus I have a constant stream of muse during the summer. I can't promise that I'll make it to each and every meet, but I'll try as best I can when I am available. Also, the fact that I am auditioning for the role of "trainer" at FSF makes me want to get involved even more; IC-wise, Saera would love to spend as much time working on her horses as possible.

Overall I would like to help back up this program. It has great potential, and if I do become a part of staff I'd have even more the reason to join! :D

Thanks,
Sae

[cade]

Cade Haines

Wow Wynd! what a great Idea, I'd Definitely be into this.
For RP purposes and Training purposes together!
It'll really get the horses out and into an active roleplaying environment.
Definitely in

[blinkers]

Blinkers saysss;

Yayy, this looks like so much fun, I'm so glad Tay is going to lt Blink be part of it with her!<3
I think we shoudln't jsut do events, but spend some time doing things like just rides and things that help ridders and horses get to know eachother and build thier trust:D

[danielee]

Winnie Sharphowl

Awesome idea, Wynd. This will definitely get the equine community more active, as long as we get the word out. You come up with the best ideas. It's amazing how far FSF has come.

As for why I'd like to join, it's just an amazing idea, and it helps my muse when I'm really bored. Also, it's just a good way for Win to get use of her other horses.

<3

[Taylor]

(This is Tay, btw.)

This seems like alot of fun, to be honest.
It would be great to RP getting to know the horse, instead of just starting out blank.
I'm really excited to do this with Blink.
I agree with Blink - just riding seems like a nice thing to participate in!

[● Giulia ●]

Andie Westfall
awesome idea <3
FSF pwns.

[Carlia]

Adriene Rivera.
This looks awesome. Whenever I can, I’ll be there. =3
It'll really get everyone into actually riding around and getting excited for shhooows. But hey, it would be great if we could do some gymkhana, too. Because I'ma sucker for gymkhana. xD

And on a not-completely unrelated note, if Adri isn't riding, anyone can ride Lady Gray, just whisper any of my alts. =3

[Deriah]

Deriah

I would absolutely love this. We need more activity in the community and this would be a good opportunity to do just that.
Riah's really into all kinds of the jumping stuff and a little dressage on the side. I think we could put together and epic jumping team.

[motley]

Spixa Scherell
I have to re-activate this character, and I would love to join the Equestrian Team so I could get used to the regulations of the shows and learn more about eventing. I'm a horse-lover in real life as well, though I've never competed in any equestrian shows. It's a great idea in itself. I'll try to be active - my family shares a computer so it's hard to get on when I want to - to help sustain this program. It's an idea that's unique and fun; I also want to get to know other people from the dream better.

[Benedikte]

<b>Benedikte</B>

Great idea, Wyn! Even though I'm starting at a new school soon, I'll try to enter them all. This is a great opportunity for the whole equestrian community to be re-united. Can't wait to roleplay with all you guys. (:

[Andi]

Andi Logan - Riding on Ranchero ;

We would like to join.
I think it's a great experience and fun activity to do.

[Noira]

Mina Deanna Baltaczar will be borrowing a friend's horse, for now.

I'd love to participate because it's a cool way for the community to get to know each other, do a bit of relaxed roleplay and practice up, of course. It's fun and it's not complex; just a good time, from what I gather. I really would like to see this up and running again!