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Published: 2015-04-12 08:00:38 +0000 UTC; Views: 783; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 8
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A showjumping entry!!!
DNS's Under The Eclipse Grand Prix
Horse: Argento
Horse's Age: 8 years old
Rider: Adriana Green (no ref)
Stable: Green Frost Ranch
Extra Image: Not available at the moment
previous experience
Argento's heart pounded quickly, his eyes were wide and alert while his ears were listening to all directions. He was usually calm at shows, but this one just felt different. Ever since they got to the DNS's grounds, Argento could feel it in the air. Nothing was totally wrong, but it felt as if the sky was odd.
Nervous, he raised his head upward and smelled the air. He found the scent of a body of water a ways off and the fresh smell of forest. No sign of predators his mind stated.
When morning broke in the sky on the day of the competition, he senses still told him to be wary.
Adriana walked into his stall, her arms full of his tack, he nuzzled her gently. Adriana put everything down and turned towards the black stallion. "Today's an interesting one" she whispered to him as she petted his for head, "but its nothing we can't handle". She reached into her jean pocket and pulled out a handful of sugar cubes. For a second, Argento forgot all about his worries. His owner opened her hand and reached it towards his muzzle, "here you go big guy" she said with a smile. As he munched on the cubes, Adriana hugged his neck. "When we're done with the show, theres many more treats left to be eaten" she said and patted his muscular neck.
She did a thorough inspection on his body, making sure he didn't have and issues of the night. As she did so, she massaged his muscles. Her horse always relaxed after a good massage. Once she finished, she patted him once again.
He replied with a low nicker. Adriana turned towards her horse's tack and began to dress him up. The horse stood as still as he could, knowing very well if he was good enough he would get another chance of a sugar cube. Surely enough, when she finished tacking him up he received a gift.
Calmly, Adriana led him out from his stall. The horse's muscles felt loose and his mind didn't demand for wariness. This day would different from others, but Argento decided that instead of knowing what it was he would rather face it with Adriana.
As the pair waited to perform, the sky turned orange and red. Argento would nuzzle Adriana, making sure his rider was alright. In reply, Adriana would turn to the stallion, smile, and pat his neck affectionately. Then, it was their turn to have a go at the jumps. Argento jumped gracefully and confidence would echo with each step. Everything ended all too soon, when it was done Argento found himself munching on his favorite treat.
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Comments: 22
SolinaBright In reply to happy-horse-for-life [2015-04-30 07:37:24 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!
i spent quite a while on it.
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Boooberry [2015-04-17 04:15:17 +0000 UTC]
Sorry for the super-duper-late comment, life has been hectic. Anyhow.
You've done a wonderful job with this entry! I adore the colours in the background and all the little details all around the picture! The anatomy is really good too, and I love how you drew Adriana's face! All and all, it's a really beautiful picture to look at, and I keep admiring your background.
Thank you for entering and good luck!
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blackmustang13 [2015-04-12 19:49:21 +0000 UTC]
GORGEOUS! and your humans are looking fantastic!
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Posiitive [2015-04-12 18:36:07 +0000 UTC]
The background is so well detailed and stands out so nicely, but I feel that the horse and rider get lost in all that. I suggest going darker with your shading on the horse and adding some bit of highlighting to match it with the background. Maybe a little of a red-orange tint to tie it all in nicely.
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SolinaBright In reply to Posiitive [2015-04-13 20:07:02 +0000 UTC]
I do certainly agree with you, thank you for the tip! I'll certainly remember that for the next time.
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Rikkanna [2015-04-12 16:36:16 +0000 UTC]
Just stunning!!!
The horse and rider have so much life and character, and the background is simply breathtaking. A wonderfully captivating piece.
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SolinaBright In reply to Rikkanna [2015-04-13 20:06:17 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so very much!! Your too kind.
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Rikkanna In reply to SolinaBright [2015-04-13 23:28:58 +0000 UTC]
You're welcome so very much.
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PonyCool42 [2015-04-12 12:25:43 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, pretty colours! I love the sky, and the detail you've put into the tack and trees.
The story is very sweet to, it really adds to the image.
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SolinaBright In reply to PonyCool42 [2015-04-13 20:05:52 +0000 UTC]
Aww shucks! Thank you! I'm always embarrassed of my stories, and then it feels like anyone hardly ever reads it. Thank you for reading.
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snake-wing [2015-04-12 09:05:46 +0000 UTC]
I really love the pose, personally I always such dynamic poses with any animal difficult to draw so well done for pulling it off as well as you have.
As always I really like the background, especailly the mountains and the colour of the sky is gorgoeus.
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SolinaBright In reply to snake-wing [2015-04-13 20:05:00 +0000 UTC]
Thank you ever so much! I really appreciate your comment.
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The-Melancholy-Virus [2015-04-12 08:35:42 +0000 UTC]
This is so great! Why aren't you satisfied with this? I'd be proud for weeks had I created something like this! I love the background, it's so outstanding with the pretty sky and detailed trees (honestly how did you do those trees..?)
And the characters are amazing as well, not too many in harpg put equal effort on the rider, but you did and it looks fab ♥
The only thing I'd add (sorry if you don't want critique) is some highlights on the charachters, some orange-red light would probably make it look like they're more part of the whole picture, if you know what I mean.
That comment got a little longer than planned, oops ; o ; but good job on this, and good luck in the show! ♥
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SolinaBright In reply to The-Melancholy-Virus [2015-04-12 08:50:01 +0000 UTC]
What an awesome comment! I appreciate critiques! thank you very much! That does make sense
I'll be sure to add that in next time.
I did those trees very painfully. XD It felt like forever, but i guess after looking back it wasn't too long.
Thank you very much for your kind comment, it definitely put a smile on my face.
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The-Melancholy-Virus In reply to SolinaBright [2015-04-22 08:58:07 +0000 UTC]
Aw, glad you think so! I'm a little scared to give any critique unless it's requested, but I'm just really trying to help c:
You're very welcome dear ♥
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