#sso Shire

[lavaburnsso]

I miss you <3

[mysterysoulrider]

early mornings in the dino valley

[revengehorse]

another drawing of my sso oc’s horse Solis!

[fenjammin]

they grow up so fast

[whinnyornot]

PLEASE NOTE: I made these fan redesigns before SSO released or teased any of their magic Gen 3 Shires. This can be corroborated on my Instagram account. All of my old Whinfell redesigns together. This was the project that first got me into redesigning and conceptualizing SSO horse breeds. I think there are some elements I probably would have changed had I worked on these today, but I'm still very proud of how the finished concept turned out as a collaborative project between my clubmates and I.

Which one was your favorite?

Zala: Clouded Crimson moth to chestnut-based fleabitten grey Ouranos: Pompelon Marginata moth to smoky black roan Fayruz: Comostola Laesaria moth to silver bay Tanzi: Gold moth to palomino roan Enfys: Mother of Pearl moth to mushroom Corcráin: Purple-Bordered Gold moth to dunksin roan Azahar: Painted Lichen moth to flaxen black chestnut Individual posts of the Whinfell redesigns: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] Original Lore Post: Here

Lore Transcript:

"Magic Horses on Jorvik are creatures of stories and folklore. As the tales are passed down over the ages, the legends of these horses have been kept alive…

The Whinfell are said to be spirits of growth and fertility. During the spring and times of harvest, these pollinating horses run through Jorvik, dropping iridescent scales from their fur that nurture and greatly enhance the growing power of any foliage they may land on.

This power also extends to the feathered fetlocks of the Whinfell which are a sight to behold, and Jorvegian folklore describes them as having the power to make crops flourish overnight. All it takes is for a Whinfell to gallop across a field of growing produce, and by the next day, the plants will have grown to fruition.

Some legends say these powerful creatures are commonly used as mounts for faeries who braid their manes into tiny stirrups and reins, and ride the Whinfell throughout the night, assisting them on their fruitful runs through the forests and fields. Should a human be so lucky to befriend a Whinfell, they must take great care not to undo the braids within its mane, lest they bring about the wrath of the fae.

While typically wary of humans, the Whinfell makes an excellent companion once their trust is gained. However, riders should steer clear of cities and brightly lit roads at night. The Whinfell are inexplicably drawn to artificial lights and can become so entranced in their glow, they may forget to watch where they are going!

Whether in their true magical colors or in disguise, they ride just like the Shires they resemble."

[melissas-stable]

I love them! 🤍

Photos by @/mittheriter on ig

[starbornsoulrider]

what did your guys' horses get for the holidays? mine got a magical girlfriend

[apples-stables]

Oh the magical things you see at Camp Western

[o3-sso]

silverglade champ with Cedric and Zsuzsi

[feliciawolfpaw]

Rainy day on South Hoof 🌧️

[doveshovel]

LETS GOOOO 🎣🐟⛵💪🎉

[lavaburnsso]

besties all matchy matchy for a memorial trail ride 💜

[ellalalala]

Genshin mutuals: if you had to put your oc in another universe, which would it be?

I would put Eir in the star stable universe because objectively that's just hilarious. She has enough on her plate as is but ending up on a horse island with a weird cult and magic and talking horses? She would hate every second of it and I love that so much

[jorvik-fashion]

Having a glamouros moment on the beach in sunshine yellow💛🌼 

[zzeldasnowward]

Got some guys for my goofies!

Zelda Krüger & Thekla (Thunder) | Hayden Pinegoat & Thorn

[whinnyornot]

This was the third of my revamped Whinfell designs. 🐎✨ Originally posted on my alt instagram account.

Meet the Fayruz Whinfell. 🌼

The name Fayruz is of Persian origin. It means turquoise (in reference to the gemstone) in Arabic. I know the color turquoise usually refers to a bluer shade, but the gemstone can range from deep blues to brighter greens. For example, stones from the Manassa turquoise mine in Colorado tend to be greener. These were the shades I thought of when naming this Whinfell. Lore:

"The Fayruz Whinfell likes temperate broadleaf and mixed forests where its spots and green and brown colors help it to blend into the denser foliage. If you like fruits such as wild Mango, Longan, plum, and Gooseberry, you will get along well with the Fayruz as those are their preferred snacks and they are experts at finding them in the wilderness. They also love the scent of the oils from tea trees and can usually be found sleeping under their canopies.

The Fayruz's magical coat was based on the Comostola laesaria moth, while their neutral coat is a silver bay.

You may also notice the neutral coat has a dorsal stripe and a small spot on its forehead. This was intentional. The Fayruz may be able to magically hide its form, but these are tiny giveaways to their true selves."

Whinfell redesigns: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

References:

Star Stable Online, Jwh350a.jpg, digital art, 754 × 373 pixels (7.854 × 3.8854 in), Star Stable Wiki, October 23, 2018, https://starstable.wiki.gg/wiki/Whinfell/Gallery#/media/File:Jwh350a.jpg

Star Stable Online, Jwh350b.jpg, digital art, 754 × 373 pixels (7.854 × 3.8854 in), Star Stable Wiki, October 23, 2018, https://starstable.wiki.gg/wiki/Whinfell/Gallery#/media/File:Jwh350b.jpg

Jennifer Hoffman, “An Interactive Introduction to Equine Coat Color Genetics," horse.jenniferhoffman.net. accessed August 12, 2022, http://horse.jenniferhoffman.net/horse-color-genetics.html.

Ben Sale, 5699054090_cdf553cb87_o.jpg, photograph, 1000 × 989 pixels (13.89 × 13.736 in), flickr, May 7, 2011, https://www.flickr.com/photos/33398884@N03/5699054090/.

ozwildlife, IMGP8964-Comostola-laesaria.jpg, photograph, 599 × 430 pixels (8.32 × 5.972 in), OzAnimals, April 28, 2008, https://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/no-common-name/Comostola/laesaria.html.

Paul Cools, Photo 1821865, photograph, 900 × 607 pixels (3.75 × 2.529 in), iNatrualist, July 18, 2011, https://www.inaturalist.org/photos/1821865.