Introduction ADELAI, v 1.0

[huntrjumpr]

I decided I am going to do a darn proper introduction, so take a deep breath.

Adelai Lape is a 20 year-old amateur who has hopes of going pro as a hunter-jumper trainer. She has been riding Hunters since she was nine - at age 12 she showed in her first year-end equitation finals at 3'6" and hasn't slowed down since. She just returned from a year abroad, which she spent as a working student in Germany. During her time there she rode predominately dressage, refining her technique on the flat and having the opportunity to work as an auction & stallion testing rider. She has been in the States for more than a year, and is really looking to make the "leap" to the professional ranks soon.

The person behind Adelai is aka Katie. I have an interest in Thoroughbred racing and in Hunter-Jumpers. I have been riding for essentially my entire life, although I didn't "really" begin to ride until I was nine. I have spent a lot of time on a lot of different horses. I counted and figured I've ridden well over 50 different horses. I have gone through a series of green horses, most of them "rejects" of some sort or another. Mostly stock-show rejects. I currently have two horses. "Beam Me Up", aka "Scotty" is a 1996 APHA gelding, White w/ Chestnut Tovero gelding. I have had him since October of 2004 now. Last year he defied all odds by showing at some rated shows (and pinning!) at 2'6". Next year we are hoping to cross-enter between Long Stirrup & Childrens at the local rated shows. And my other boy is a 2003 Appendix QH gelding, "Charlie." He still needs a show name, although "After Dark" is topping the list so far. He is jumping 2'6" now, and we put together a 4-jump "course" at 2' on Saturday for the first time. We're hoing to have him do Baby Greens this year, and trainer thinks maybe he'll be able to do some of the bigger shows.

SCOTTY

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CHARLIE

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Thanks for reading the novel!

[tiffanymarie]

Welcome to BITS! ;D
I'm Tiffany, I am the soon to be owner of Lots O Spots Ranch. I breed stock horses and specialize in mainly western disciplines. In real life I own two horses, a Paint (also named Charlie lol ) and a Mustang named Jake.
Your horses are both so beautiful! I'm a total sucker for bays so Charlie really caught my eye But your Paint is very unique, and completely beautiful
Anyways, enough of my rambling, welcome!

[Gwen]

Welcome, Katie You have some gorgeous horses and I especially love your paint! My name is Gwen and I am one of the admins here. In the game I show a select number of thoroughbreds, but a large number of paints and own Show Me Halter and Performance Horses. In RL, I own two paints - a 1991 Palomino BS Mare and a yearling tobi colt. My mare is in my signature, if you are wondering.

I think you will find that you like it here. All the members are top-notch

[rachael]

Hey welcome to BITS, I'm Rachael. I hope you enjoy your time here bits is a great game. In the game I focus on showing Swedish Warmbloods and Thoroughbreds.

[Maya]

Hey there
I'm Maya, one of the Admins, and owner of Camelot Enterprises. In BITS, I have mainly Thoroughbred racers and event horses.
I'm almost 20, and a 2nd year Forensics Science student at Trent University in Canada... In RL I ride eventers, dressage, and showjumping -- mostly 'rejects', too
You can read more about me / see my horses in my intro post if you're so inclined... It's the very last one at the bottom of this board

[Nicole]

Hey! Im Nicole and I have to say both of your horses are GEORGOUS! I love the last picture of Charlie and all the jumping pictures! VERY cool! In RL I own a grade QH mare named Peanut, who was so kind as to step on my tiny foot yesterday.. grr
Anyways.........!!!!
I own Maple Ridge Stables and I specialize in Thoroughbred, Arabian, and Anglo-Arab event/jumping/dressage horses and a few hunters. I also plan on having Rocky Mountain trail horses when I have more time!
Welcome to BITS!!! I have to say this is the most active game I've ever played and I'm sure you'll think its the best too!!!
Man that was long... lol, anyways, HOWDY!!! (hyperactive right now! )

[tybee]

Hey there Katie!!! My real name is Katie too!! =) What a coincidence! In real life I own a TB/Arab/Tennessee Walking Horse cross gelding that is 16hh, a light palomino Quarter Horse, and two Miniature Horses that I show. I show my QH in halter and I am sending my Arab/TB/TWH cross off to the trainer soon for finishing under saddle for endurance races. My 1 1/2 year old Mini will be showing in driving and jumping. My other mini is a special needs mini who needs quality medical care for his legs.

I run Two Keys Ranch and specialize in mainly western events and I breed QHs, Paints, and Appaloosas.

Hope to get to know you!!

[Rainbow]

Hey Katie. Welcome to BITS! I'm Rainbow, the slowest of the admins. In the game, I own Wildwind Equestrian Centre, specialising in dressage, hunters, and stadium jumping.

In real life, I'm a dressage rider who does a bit of hunters on the side for fun and a change of pace. I don't own any horses of my own (yet), but I half-lease an Appendix QH gelding, Murray, who did third level before he was retired from showing. He's an excellent boy, and there's some pics of him around somewhere on the board if you're interested.

And of course, I love your horses. They're gorgeous. =)

Hopefully you have an excellent time in BITS.

[evanthe]

Hiya, I'm Evanthe. I own White Lotus Farm and concentrate on drafts and draft crosses, although I own several other breeds as well. I have horse for nearly every disciplane we have in BITS, lol. I also own the WLF Feed & Supply as well as the Hydro Therapy center. I have a few race horses as well.

In RL I'm out of high school and a trained/certified dental assistant. Still looking for a job. Life is brutal. Anyway, I don't own a horse of my own, but I ride with Gwen sometimes, on her mare. I love Scotty, he's adorable. He has unique markings, beautiful horse. Charlie a doll as well. Very pretty and elegant looking to me. ^_^

What breeds do you plan on bringing to BITS?

[huntrjumpr]

Thanks for the warm welcome - and the compliments on my boys. I am don't plan on focusing on a particular breed, but rather whatever gets the job done in the H/J world. My creations have the base done, but I need to work out the bloodlines. So far I'm looking at two holsteiner mares and a Thoroughbred gelding.

[Maya]

No racehorses?!?!?! Kidding, kidding

[casey]

Welcome to BITS!

I'm Casey, and in BITS, I focus on warmbloods (mainly Swedish, Belgian, and hopefully soon some Trakehners) in the dressage, jumper and eventing disciplines. I don't have that many horses, yet, I need to take some time to think. I also own Cherry Tree Farms, a min-barn at Two Keys Ranch. I will also be opening the BITS Horse-Show Judging Council soon.

In real life, I have a paint pony named Keeper who loves to jump. I do hunters jumpers and eq with him. There are some pictures of him around here, if you feel like looking.

I also love your horses! They're gorgeous!

[dana]

Welcome! I'm Dana, owner of Horizon Equestrian Center, the BITS Sport Horse Association, and Eventing Essentials tack shop. In BITS, I specialize in eventing with a few other sport horses. In real life, I own a Thoroughbred gelding and we compete in eventing

[candj]

Welcome to BITS, I'm Jen and I own Diamond Elite Farms. Glad to have you and I look forward to more horse introductions.