Simbelmyne Horses

This horse is a prize Simbelmyne breed which is the equivelent to an Andalusian breed.
The are bred by The Simbelmyne Family in Blightfen.
They favor speed, maneuverability, and endurance over size and speed. Strongly built, compact, elegant, thick mane and tail.

Basic Information

Biological Traits

Simbelmyne stallions and geldings average 15 1⁄2 hands (60.5 inches) at the withers and 512 kilograms (1,129 lb) in weight; mares average 14.2 1⁄2 hands (58.5 inches) and 412 kilograms (90 lb).
Necks are long and broad, running to well-defined withers and a massive chest. They have a short back and broad, strong hindquarters with a well-rounded croup. The breed tends to have clean legs, with no propensity for blemishes or injuries, and energetic gaits. The mane and tail are thick and long, but the legs do not have excess feathering. Andalusians tend to be docile, while remaining intelligent and sensitive. When treated with respect they are quick to learn, responsive, and cooperative.

Civilization and Culture

Common Customs, Traditions and Rituals

In the early history of the breed, certain white markings and whorls were considered to be indicators of character and good or bad luck. Horses with white socks on their feet were considered to have good or bad luck, depending on the leg or legs marked. A horse with no white markings at all was considered to be ill-tempered and vice-ridden, while certain facial markings were considered representative of honesty, loyalty and endurance. Similarly, hair whorls in various places were considered to show good or bad luck, with the most unlucky being in places where the horse could not see them – for example the temples, cheek, shoulder or heart. Two whorls near the root of the tail were considered a sign of courage and good luck.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Today most Simbelmynes are gray, or bay; around 80 percent of all Simbelmynes are gray. Of the remaining horses, approximately 15 percent are bay and 5 percent are black, dun or palomino or chestnut. Other colors, such as buckskin, pearl, and cremello, are rare.