Post by xalycat on Jul 25, 2012 10:17:03 GMT -8
DAMIAN -- KALE -- LINSULE !
BASICS...
Face Claim: Cam Gigandet
Full Name: Damian Kale Linsule
Nicknames: Just Damian
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Blue
Height: 6'1"
Age: 21 years old
Gender: Male
Occupation: Stablehand
Team: Polleo
Goal for HA: Damian's goal for Hollow Aspen is to become a better rider than he ever knew possible, and to win many competitions with his team. He also wants to acquire a fantastic and beautiful horse that will take him where he needs to go in the competition world. A nice, long, serious relationship wouldn't hurt either, but that's a goal that isn't his top priority at the moment.
Five Likes:
- reading books
- being asked for help about horses
- winning competitions
- the color blue
- sunsets/sunrises
Five Dislikes:
- overemotional people
- bees
- big surprises
- people that think abusing their horses is "discipline"
- hotel beds
HOME LIFE...
Parents: Danielle Linsule -- 44 years || Kyle Linsule -- 47 years
Siblings: N/a
Other: A German Shepherd puppy named Sammy Here
Riding History: Damian began riding when he was about 13. He didn't start super young, or super late, more of the in between. Damian became interested in horses after his cousin had told him about all his adventures in the equestrian world, from the competition circuit to just the therapy of being surrounded by horses. He had never been one of those teenagers to turn their nose up at horses, in fact all his cousin's stories got him obsessively intrigued by them. He convinced his parents to let him start taking lessons at the stables that were right down the street from his house. After a couple days, they reluctantly agreed.
His first lesson was like something he'd never experienced before and it exhilarated him. He jumped on that horse like he had done it many times before, although he admitted that he had no idea what he was doing. His trainer could do nothing, but smile and promise him that she would make him the best.
4 years later, he was still with the same trainer and her promise had been kept. Damian was one of the top riders at these prestigious stables, and was known for his horsemanship and his ability to ride basically anything. He had tried both disciplines, but took a great liking to English. Show jumping and dressage fascinated him, so he decided that he would try his hardest to become well-known for both or either of those events. Although Damian had his heart set on show-jumping and dressage, who's to say he couldn't have a little fun on horsebackSTAFF POSITIONSHe also took up an interest in barrel racing and reining; the speed and the adrenaline rush of the events rushed through his veins like an electric shock.
He continued to ride, and his parents surprised him with a horse on his 18th birthday. He was a 16.3 hand Dutch Warmblood gelding who was as black as night, besides the four blazing white socks and the strip of white that painted itself down his face. He instantly named the gelding Harley; after his cousin who had interested him in riding in the first place.
Harley and Damian were quite the team, always in sync with each other and they rarely had bad teamwork, but there were days where the two were a complete mess together. This proved very difficult in the competition circuit, but Damian didn't mind one bit. He loved that horse to bits and pieces, and he could accept a little challenge. After a couple years together, Harley received a heart-breaking injury that would end up in his passing. Damian forced himself to keep riding, knowing that quitting would do nothing, but lead him to depression.
He continued to ride the stable's horses, competing the best and slowly becoming more known in the equestrian world.
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ABOUT YOU...
[/i] Damian looked up at her and gave a sad smirk. "I'll be fine, still trying to cope with his loss. I just don't understand how something so young and so healthy could be taken away just like that. I barely got the chance to kiss his nose one last time." Tears welled up in his eyes again and he looked down, wiping the tears away as they rolled down his tired face. Kaitlin frowned and put her delicate hand on his back. "Don't worry, Damian. You know Harley's up there missing you just as much as you miss him, that boy loved you. I bet your ass that that last kiss on the nose meant more than enough to him."[/i] She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek and walked away, and Damian still swears to this day that he heard Harley's whinny in the distance.[/quote][/sup]
Age: 16 years!
Years RPing: 3 - 4
RL Horse Experience: I've been in the saddle since I was 8 years old, but took a long break when my trainer moved away to Scotland. I didn't ride horses for a long time until I met my boyfriend, who's mom owned two. She got me back into riding almost 3 years ago, and introduced me to the world of bareback riding and barrel racing. I ran gymkhana with her for a year and a half, before she moved away and I bought her new mare off of her. This mare is my Honey Bear and she is nothing super special, but she's special enough to me. She's my greatest challenge and I love her with all my heart. I'm currently training her in show jumping and barrel racing (completely opposite worlds, but y'know) and I've owned her for 2 years.
Example Post:Damian sat on the edge of the tail gate looking out into the wide open space before him. It was a nice and quiet day, the sun slowly starting to set leaving the sky a beautiful mixture of orange and pink tint. He forced a cheesy smile, and looked down playing with the photograph in his hands. "Oh, Harley." The picture was of him and a handsome black gelding named Harley. They had just won their first show together, and Damian always spoke of how pleased Harley looked with his accomplishing win. Harley had been his first horse, and the first horse that he had truly had a special bond with, and he had been taken from Damian like candy from a child. He had been whisked away in a blink of eye, barely even giving Damian a chance to say goodbye to his beloved horse.
Damian wiped a tear off the picture, not even realizing that he had been crying. He wiped his eyes and lightly put the picture down, returning to playing with his hands. This very field had been Harley's favorite place to gallop around and play. Damian frowned and jumped off the tail gate looking into the sky. "I love you, Harley boy." He walked to the truck and drove off, being sure not to disturb the peace of any living creatures in that field.
He arrived back to the stable and sat down on the stool in front of Harley's stall. A pretty blonde girl by the name of Kaitlin came up, her helmet in her hand as usual and her hair in a tight ponytail. "How you doing sweetieSTAFF POSITIONS"
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