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Decorum100 — The Deep - JUDGED

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Published: 2018-05-29 21:07:51 +0000 UTC; Views: 1018; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 4
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1st

Event: The Submerged Competition 2018
Horse name (with ref. link): ISI Vivace
Horse Breed: Dutch Warmblood X Hanoverian

Horse age: 11yr

Rider name: Melody Claire

Rider age: 27yr

Event: Dressage
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Guys, I'M BACK

First entry I've done in a long while! Really happy with how it turned out Also when I saw that this competition was held inside of aquatic tanks I was totally in!! (also the squid may or may not be inspired by a scene in finding nemo )

Viv is always so fun to draw She is in her prime now so I'm super excited to do a few more shows with her and kick some butt and make her dad proud! She's got quite the pedigree to uphold!

Hope you guys like it!!

also peep those details




Melody entered the ring confidently as the now 11yr Vivace had more experience under her belt. She wouldn't have even THOUGHT about bringing this mare a couple years ago. She would've lost her mind! When she was younger she was a bit of a goofy spooky mare but now she has refined into a prestigious young lady. It's like she realized she needed to keep the family legacy of being dangerously good at dressage. 

Viv was able to have a few days of warm up in this spooky ring so she was used to all the fluttery fish and the low hum of the filter running. She still would do a double take at the bigger fish but Melody was able to keep her focused. Going around at the extended trot had Melody in awe as usual, she definitely got those beautiful movements passed down in the family tree! At times Melody would wonder if she even touched the ground!

Keeping it in the back of her mind that Viv wasn't the biggest fan of the bigger creatures, she had to keep a watchful eye over the tanks. A turtle would pop up every now and then over the blue lights and Viv perked her ears but kept her eye on the prize. Out of the corner of her eye Mel saw a HUGE squid come up from the depths. HOLY SHI- Melody quickly jiggled the reins around to keep Viv focused on the silver bit in her mouth. Luckily they were headed away from the terrifying creature so she wasn't too worried.

The creature went back into the depths and Mel and Viv finished their test. She gave the sweaty mare a pat on the neck as they exited the huge aquarium. But without fail, as they left the entrance, Viv dashed to the right to avoid being eaten by the swarm of tuna clearly encased in a glass box. As if she wasn't just submerged in one??




Reference: Used an old one I found in my stash of files from back in the day, don't have the link
Time: 4-6 hours I think?
Application: Adobe Photoshop 2018


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Comments: 17

SagaNight [2018-07-31 23:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations! Love the background

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Decorum100 In reply to SagaNight [2018-08-02 12:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Scutterland [2018-07-30 16:12:36 +0000 UTC]

EEEEEP CONGRATS

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Decorum100 In reply to Scutterland [2018-07-30 16:17:52 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOU

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CicerosStables [2018-06-06 05:29:24 +0000 UTC]

I just want you to know that I kept this in my inbox since you submitted it last week so that I had some inspiration and prompting to finish my own entry. LOOK AT VIVACE!! She's so grown up and pretty and I love how she's gained confidence and decided that she needs to be a Serious Dressage Horsey™ and she's doing it so well
And don't even get me started on your background because whooooooo HOT DAMn, this is seriously soooo stunning. The bioluminescent squid is amazing and I totally knew where the inspiration came from and you implemented it soo well! Good luck!!

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Decorum100 In reply to CicerosStables [2018-06-08 12:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!! I worked hard on that darn squid!!

And Viv is growing up and being so serious Good luck to you too! Can't wait to see your entry!

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CicerosStables In reply to Decorum100 [2018-06-08 17:39:08 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! It shows in all the details everywhere.
She's such a cutie; I remember when she was first introduced and being all heart-eyed at her
Oh dude, I uploaded mine, like, two days ago I commented on your entry after I uploaded mine because as I said: inspiration!

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LadyNyght [2018-06-04 00:14:44 +0000 UTC]

 So pretty! I love it!

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Decorum100 In reply to LadyNyght [2018-06-08 12:53:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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TheChotta [2018-05-31 00:05:11 +0000 UTC]

This is awesome!!! The squid is so cool <3 and the lighting is awesome!!!!  

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Decorum100 In reply to TheChotta [2018-06-08 12:53:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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EquineRibbon [2018-05-30 09:49:58 +0000 UTC]

This is gorgeous I love the squid

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Decorum100 In reply to EquineRibbon [2018-06-08 12:54:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

I'm eagerly waiting for your come back entry!

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Scutterland [2018-05-30 01:07:32 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing, I LOVE IT!!!

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Decorum100 In reply to Scutterland [2018-06-08 12:55:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!!

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CyrillicConsortium [2018-05-29 21:45:18 +0000 UTC]

Ah I love it! And that squid looks awesome. The colors and tones you used are just stunning. So glad to see you back in action  

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Decorum100 In reply to CyrillicConsortium [2018-06-08 12:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! I'm glad to be back in action!

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