#Gracie the horse

[plaudiusplants]

Okay I know this was a couple days ago, but you are logged a lot of horse things. Are they your favorite animal? (feel free to go on a long rant if you so please)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am vibrating!! Yes, horses are my best friends and favourite animals of all the ever and I love them so so much!! They're just like me fr!!! Tall kitty

Horses are the best and I've found that they're actually a lot like really tall cats!! They like to snuggle until the moment they don't, they like to cause problems on purpose, and they really like to feel like they have some control over their own situation. They are being ever so gracious in allowing you to do things that they have decided ahead of time are okay for you to do with slash to them. And, like, don't tell any horse I know that I said this, but they're kind of right. I'm (approximately) 120 lbs; any horse I ride is about ten times heavier than me, give or take. I'm not winning that tug-of-war unless the horse allows it. That physics will not track

I'm gonna start talking about anxiety here and it doesn't get really heavy anywhere but I'll put a read more button in anyway just in case 💕💕 (pictures and gushing about the horse I'm currently riding are also at the end though!)

Okay but so basically though, the way to succeed in an interaction with a horse is to assume they are scared and to let them know over and over again that you won't let scary things happen to them. Scary things include horrifying horse-eating squirrels, terrifying horse-gobbling pigeons, petrifying horse-devouring shadows, Large Noises that could have come from any of the aforementioned things, etc. I figure it's probably good strategy for prey animals to assume that basically anything can and will hurt them, but it also means that horses tend to be very spookable. I shit you not that I have ridden a gelding (boy with no balls) who spooked away from a jump because he saw his shadow right in front of the jump and thought it was dangerous

That said, obviously some breeds are going to spook more easily than others, and depending on training and background there are many many horses in the world who are very good at ignoring such terrifying things as "small children who make noise" and "leaf, blowing in the wind", and even "being the first in a line"

And as someone with a whole metric shit-ton of anxiety (now medicated, thankfully), the idea that I have to be the brave one who looks at things rationally and says "no, actually, nothing here eats horses" has always helped me a lot. If I can say that well yeah public speaking is kind of terrifying, but nothing here will eat me except socially, and I can recover from the social horrors. Probably.

Anyway the horse I'm riding now is named Gracie, just like my cat!! And for a very long time she was a brood mare, meaning she lived in the field and had babies and that was most of what she did for her life. She was trained when she was very young, but for some reason her owners decided not to put any more effort into training her, but now she belongs to my coach, so she gets to play with me! We think that whoever trained her taught her that being good meant going fast and that if she is being good that means she should be going fast? Anyway, in the last few months, she has relaxed admirably!! She enjoys the work, and she thinks that I am a Good People, and she usually stands still for me to groom her 💖💕💖🌻💕💖

She gets incredibly sweaty every time we ride together, even though I tell her often that we don't need to run so fast. It's less and less motivated by her own anxiety though, so I'm happy that she's happy 😊

Also, fun fact! Horses cannot vomit! Vomiting is my least favourite bodily function, whether I am doing it or someone else is, so I am extremely happy about that! Yeah yeah being unable to vomit means other health issues I don't care!

Anyway look at my (not mine) beautiful lovely horse who I love with all my heart!!!!

[graciedollie]

Cowboy Sevika Moodboard

credit to the person who made the fanart <3!!

[sometimesanequine]

I have a better picture of my lovely Gracie, but you were right the first time, she's a bay (and a bae lol I love her)

gracie is an exceptionally beautiful seal bay in my opinion. something about seal bays are just great to draw because you can put so many oranges and reds in a single image

[cultivating-wildflowers]

and finally...jousting

[mrsterlingeverything]

Woag

[sleepyslothsims]

Yee haw

[highcaliberhxrserescue]

Rescue Profiles: Gracie

Registered Name: Unknown

Barn Name: Gracie

Breed: Percheron

Sex: Mare (Female)

Age: 37 years old

Heights: 17.2 hands high (6 ft 0 in at the shoulder)

Weights: 2100 lbs

Coat Color: Light Grey

Mane/tail Color: White

Eye Color: Dark Brown

Auction Tag: #8599

Occupation: Retired Amish Cart Horse, Rescue Project at Hi-caliber Horse Rescue

Dam (Mother): Unknown

Sire (Father): Unknown

Current Status: Rescue Horse, Needs non-riding companion home

Special Abilities: Can talk to humans. 

Physical Ailments/Limitations: Blind in both eyes, arthritis in both hind legs.

Temperament:

Gracie is quiet, steady and patient, with years of experience under her belt. She is old and wise and nothing much bothers her, however due to her age she has a tendency to get stiff and have a harder time getting around compared to others. Her blindness sometimes makes it a bit more difficult for her to get around without a little guidance, but she'll manage for the most part.

Despite this, she doesn't let that get in her way and very much enjoys being around people, loves listening to them talk and adores allowing them to sit upon her back every now and then. She can't carry anyone for more than a few minutes, but if they want to sit on her back while she's grazing in the field then she usually doesn't mind it.

Gracie is very loyal and can easily learn to recognize someone's voice and scent even if she can no longer see them. She will always come when she is called, even if it takes her a few minutes, and loves to be groomed, talked to and even be led around on walks sometimes.

History:

Gracie was born and bred in an Amish community. She worked hard for nearly thirty-five years, pulling carts, being ridden, and pulling heavy plows and other equipment. She loved her work and was very proud of it, however when she turned thirty-five, her age began to restrict her abilities to work and her sight began to fail, making her unable to perform her job any longer.

Though her owners loved her dearly and never once mistreated her, they could no longer afford a horse that could not work and as a result, sent her to the auction yard in hopes of gaining just enough to get a younger horse to take her place. Luckily, she was bought by a kind older couple who turned her over to the rescue in hopes of finding her a soft landing in her golden years.

Now, Gracie remains at the rescue, waiting to find someone to spend her golden years with, and mainly wanting someone to simply give her love and affection to.

If you're searching for a gentle and wise companion to go on walks with, groom, bathe and spend time talking to, Gracie would be very happy to fill that role.

[darkchaogarden]

“the cape isn’t ombré, that’s blood”

[delcat177]

Well, it's already a horse in a Different State

I WOULD START LOOKING FOR HOUSES IN A DIFFERENT STATE

[bellasaraeternal]

“A true friend is one of the most precious treasures.”

[longlistshort]

Gracie Horse- What I’m Missing

Every month I listen to the majority of bands/singers/musicians/artists who are playing in Los Angeles and select some for a monthly playlist. It includes a variety of genres and usually newer work by the artist.

This song above is from Gracie Horse’s 2023 album L.A. Shit.

Below is the playlist for June 2023.

[plaudiusplants]

Me: I can tell you're thinking about jumping on the table! Don't you dare jump on the table!

My cat, righteously angry: whatever happened to "thought crimes don't exist"?? "No such thing as thought crimes"???

[popofventi]

VentiSongs | May 2023

Ventipop · VentiSongs | May 2023

ADDITIONAL AUDIO / PURCHASE LINKS FOR ALL SONGS

Cosmic Leash

This Is A Photograph

Drugs or People

Toy Gun

All I See

My PG County Summer

Beginner’s Luck

Cafe Banane

The Yips

Supernovae

Disaster Master

Shortstop

The Crown

Achtung

Drag [Crashed]

Colt

Foreign Land

18

Cynic’s Song

One Last Trip Around The Sun

-xxx-

[tswiftupdatess]

Taylor Swift has created a ''Winter Warmers'' Playlist for Apple Music for a calm winter's day:

Back To December (Taylor's Version)

evermore (feat. Bon Iver)

us. (feat. Taylor Swift)

Snow On The Beach (feat. More Lana Del Rey)

Phoebe Bridgers - Motion Sickness

cardigan

Out Of The Woods (Taylor's Version)

Suki Waterhouse - Model, Actress, Whatever

loml

Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem

exile (feat. Bon Iver)

Fresh Out The Slammer

RAYE - Genesis.

champagne problems

Holly Humberstone - Easy Tiger

White Horse (Taylor's Version)

Maisie Peters - Yoko

I Hate It Here

Griff - Astronaut

Sad Beautiful Tragic (Taylor's Version)

METTE - BET

it's time to go

Benson Boone - Beautiful Things

'tis the damn season

beabadoobee - Take A Bite

Haunted (Taylor's Version)

girl in red - Pick Me

Christmas Tree Farm

MUNA - Shooting Star

Lover

GAYLE - internet baby

You Are In Love (Taylor's Version)

Owenn - Steal My Love

Safe & Sound (Taylor's Version)

Paramore - Crave

The Great War

Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry

How Did It End?

All Too Well (10 Minutes Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)

(December 13, 2024)

[oakiyo]

The Hazel Collection:

The Hazel collection draws inspiration from country/bohemian fashion - frills, denim, and obnoxiously large jewellery. This 9-piece collection fits beautifully into the worlds of Henford-on-Bagley and Chestnut Ridge for that casual everyday countryside attire.

Information about each item is below the 'keep reading'.

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Item Information (left to right):

1. Drew Hair:

BGC, 24 EA Swatches, All LOD’s, Hat Compatible, All Maps.

Headband comes in Daisy palette, found in left brow ring category.

2. Honey Jeans:

BGC, 15 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

3. Piper Top:

BGC, 20 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Comes in my Daisy palette.

4. Maple Dress:

BGC, 20 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Comes in my Daisy palette.

5. Gracie Blouse:

BGC, 20 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Comes in my Daisy palette.

6. Macie Earrings:

BGC, 12 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Swatches come in @caelhinn Porcelain Gleam.

7. Dylan Necklace:

BGC, 12 Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Swatches come in @caelhinn Porcelain Gleam.

8. Sally Overalls:

BGC, 15 Denim Swatches, All LOD’s, All Maps.

Accessory sweater file found in gloves category and comes in my Daisy palette.

9. Mya Hair:

BGC, 24 EA Swatches, All LOD’s, Hat Compatible, All Maps.

Headband comes in Daisy palette, found in left brow ring category.

Watch how I make this hair in this video on my YouTube channel!

Credits and Miscellaneous stuff:

Lot used in the preview is by @captain-silvera and can be found here.

Reshade used in the preview is an edited version of Lithium by @gunthermunch.

Both shoes worn by the sims in the preview are from the Horse Ranch expansion pack.

Honey jeans are named after and inspired by @honbeafairy

Please let me know if you encounter any issues with the items in this collection via a direct message on Tumblr, including a picture of your error. Hope you enjoy, and make sure to tag me if you use my custom content!

[mrsterlingeverything]

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