Vivace

Presenting Climax Stables' new Stallion, Vivace!

Vivace is a really special horse to me, and the main aspects of his character have existed for several years and a sire of many race horses. However, I've now given him a permanent name and facial marking.
I'm mostly pleased with how he turned out, though his head is such a messed up shape. I really wanted him to have a nice thoroughbred profile but his nose turned out too small and short. His front legs could be better too...but this this is as far as I'll go this time.

Registered Name: Vivace
Stable Name: Vivace
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 13
Colour: Dark bay
Markings: White star and snip on face, white sock on right hind leg
Genotype: Ee Aa
Height: 16.2hh
Sire: Foundation
Dam (damsire): Foundation
Best offspring: None the Less
Offspring: Firebolt, Kick Start, Forewarned, Take Heart, None the Less, Simulation Game, Wishing Well, Dangereuse, Quick Ginger, Affetuoso
Disciplines: Flat Racing, Show Jumping
Race Record: 13/3/3(29)
Lifetime Earnings: $686 050 USD
Major Wins: Cougar II Handicap G3
Ideal Racing Distance: 9-12 furlongs
Ideal Racing Surface: Dirt
Running Style: Stalker
Owner: Climax Stables
Breeder: Climax Stables
Trainer: James Westward
Rider: James Westward
Personality: Vivace is gentle but energetic, eager to please and loves competing. He will always try his best for a rider and has a big heart. He adjusts slowly to new situations and needs a calm and steady hand to make him comfortable.
History: High hopes were pinned on Vivace from his birth; his strong legs and powerful stride seemed very promising. He was a fast runner and hard worker, but unfortunately his endearing calm nature was not enough to hold out against more aggressive colts in his early races. As he matured and gained experience he began became more successful, eventually winning a few graded stakes. He was retired after his sixth year and went on to prove his worth as a sire, passing his superb confirmation on to his foals, many of whom have gone on to become stakes winners themselves. Vivace's intelligence and energy demanded more than a life at pasture however, and we decided to challenge him a bit by teaching him show jumping. To our surprise he responded with great enthusiasm and we decided to start showing him.
Current Entries: None
Booked Breedings: None
Breeding Status: Open
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Vivace & artwork (c) by me, Copperdragon
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