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~The-White-Cottage pointed something out to me; the Neapolitan was/is a real breed, and so I can't copyright it because I didn't create it, but for purposes of the game, I reserve the right to import it to breeders. It may be open some day for public importation, and until then, anyone can obtain one simply by asking, or breeding them. It was my idea to bring them into the game and do the research and work to create conformation and traits without any reference except historical sources and old stylistic paintings. Please respect this, and I hope you enjoy the Neapolitan!

You may NOT import one of these horses on your own. Trestalian Stables has sole, exclusive license to import these horses from a sister stable in Austria. Any Neapolitans not registered with us are not allowed in the registry and will be considered stolen. See further information for details on how to get one.

The Neapolitan is a rare Baroque breed that was thought to be extinct in the nineteenth century, but was recently rediscovered at a secluded stud in Austria. This breed was one of the primary foundation breeds of the Lipizzaner breed, and is influenced by Lipizzaner, Carthusian, and Turkish bloodlines. It has contributed to Lipizzaner, Alter Real, and other sporthorse breeds.

Conformation:
HEAD The Neapolitan shows many distinct Baroque characteristics. The neck is arched and not overly long, with a prominent crest on the stallions. The head can be a bit short and the profile is almost always convex, with a Roman nose. Straight profiles are sometimes seen, and concave profiles are extreme faults and are not allowed. The ears are alert and pricked, with the tips tilted slightly toward each other. The eyes are alert, and often have that tricorner appearance seen in Iberian horses.

BODY The shoulders are very sloped. Legs are fine, strong, and solid. The front legs are long with medium, strong pasterns. The most common fault is slightly base-narrow front legs. The shoulders are powerful, but graceful. The ribs are well-sprung and can be felt. The back is short and well-muscled. The croup is level with the withers, but should not be higher than them. It is also well-muscled, resulting in the trademark “double croup”. The hindquarters are powerful, capable of great impulsion. The hind legs also have strong pasterns. The tail is medium-set, long, and wavy. The Neapolitan is known for having extremely good bone.

HEIGHT/WEIGHT Horses should be no smaller than 15.2 hands. Top size for mares is around 16.2, for stallions is around 17 hh. Horses slightly larger or smaller are allowed. The general weight is between 1000-1250 lbs (455-570 kg) for mares, 1050-1350 lbs (477-614 kg) for stallions.

COLOR The only accepted colors are Black, Bay (in all shades except Wild and Silver), Sooty/Smutty Bay, Chestnut (in all shades except Flaxen), Sooty/Smutty Chestnut, and Gray on any of these colors. The Bays and Chestnuts tend to be dark and glossy. Grays tend to have dark flecks/patches of skin on their faces that show through the pale hair but do not affect the color of the hair. About 40% of Neapolitans are Chestnut/Sooty Chestnut, 35% are Black, and 25% are Bay/Sooty Bay. About 40% of Neapolitans will have the gray gene on one of these colors.

MARKINGS
FACIAL MARKINGS: The widest face marking allowed is a blaze. Normal markings include small stars, narrow stripes, and snips that often extend down from the nose over the lips to the chin.
LEG MARKINGS: The tallest foot marking is a sock. More common are pasterns, coronets, and fetlock markings, sometimes with ermine spots.

Disciplines: Neapolitans were originally smallish warhorses and were later refined into larger Baroque animals. The best disciplines for the Neapolitan are the ones it was bred for; warhorse/cavalry movements, dressage, Haute Ecole, etc. Spanish/Iberian movements are compatible, as the breed is closely related to Iberian breeds. Certain individuals may take well to jumping or eventing. Racing, endurance, cattle work, etc. are not good choices.

Standard tack is used in all categories, unless you enter in a costume class. Then the best costume for this horse is something Medieval, Baroque, or Colonial as this period dress suits them best. Of course, you can do whatever you want. In other words, no specialized tack is needed to own a Neapolitan.

Temperament: The Neapolitan is not for the faint of heart. They still retain their strong, durable warhorse mentality, and can be very feisty at times. They are not, however, vicious or uncontrollable, merely rather spirited. They are huge ‘people’ horses, and require a great amount of human presence and attention; otherwise they will become listless and bored. They love intensely, and will shove you around with their noses to show you how special you are to them. They still have quiet, peaceful times, and are good for company, as they’ll voluntarily follow you around hoping for a loving word or pat. Several horses have reacted very well to having bedtime stories read to them. Seriously. They are easily offended and sensitive, so huge amounts of love will do wonders with them. They forgive easily, though. These are not good horses for children, inexperienced riders or older people. The Neapolitan has a very high-pitched squeal which it will use when it is not having a good day and wants to be left alone. Pay attention to this squeal, as it often comes just before a hard shove or kick. However, they are easily corrected, and if worked with steadily, they become very reliable, sweet horses.
Neapolitans train well, and really try to understand the rider. They like the attention, and also love to perform in front of crowds. Instead of flashy, fast moves, they have large, ground-covering, spacious strides that leave judges agape and fans screaming. They love the Airs-above-ground and passage where they get to look great with all four feet off the ground.
In summary, the Neapolitan can be a high-maintenance horse, but gives back ten times as much as it gets in love and excellence. It will become a best friend, bonded for life.

How to Acquire a Neapolitan Horse : As stated above, this breed is NOT open for private creation/importation. To acquire one, NOTE me with a link to your stable, why you want a Neapolitan/what you would use it for, and the color/gender/size you’d like. (Or you can not specify which makes it a lot easier for me to find one for you!) Then I’ll ‘import’ it and notify you. You must then draw, in any medium (no photomanipulation or tracing allowed; yes, I trace most other images, but all the images of Neapolitans in my gallery are hand-drawn, not traced. References are allowed and encouraged) a fullbody image of the horse, preferably in a dressage or Haute Ecole position, otherwise in a position favorable to its natural curves and proud stature.

Breeding The Neapolitan, with its strong Baroque build and temper, obviously crosses better with some breeds than with others. See below for some common crosses.
Neapolitan x Arabian = a fleet, hardy, well-mannered horse with graceful lines and powerful muscles. Neapolitans cross well with Polish Arabs, but not very well with Egyptian Arabs. In other words, larger, sturdier Arab types are better than the more delicate types.
Neapolitan x Lipizzaner = A strong, curvy, friendly animal with an amazing aptitude towards Haute Ecole and Airs Above Ground. The best of both breeds are exemplified in this type of cross.
Neapolitan x Friesian = a sturdy, large, calm horse with a very determined mind. These crosses have the best trots you will ever find in a horse, as well as bounding canters and springy walks. This type of cross is a real show stopper and the ultimate warhorse.
Neapolitan x PRE/Andalusian/Lusitano = a strong, feisty, very versatile animal with good qualities of both breeds. This type can be more temperamental than others, but is very loving and steady. Looks great in costume or dressage classes.
Neapolitan x Gypsy Vanner = a smaller, more colorful, ideal riding horse. This horse has a trainable, happy temperament, with smooth, steady gaits. This cross is perfect for a family horse, a competition mount, or a show driving prospect.
Neapolitan x Thoroughbred = a taller, lighter animal with a better aptitude for jumping, eventing, etc. These crosses are ideal for a heavier training schedule; they have remarkably willing and trainable temperaments. However, this cross loses some of the finer points of each breed.
Neapolitan x other = The main qualities passed from a Neapolitan are its upright stature, its powerful hindquarters, its large-moving elegance, and its loving, strong heart. They don’t cross well with types like Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, heavy draft breeds, ponies, or Orientals except for Polish Arabians.

Breeding Restrictions : Neapolitan stallions may have as many breedings as their owner deems satisfactory. Neapolitan mares are limited to six breedings in their lifetime; this regulation was imposed for the sake of the health of the mares and the quality of the foals produced. Horses with ¼ or less Neapolitan blood are not recognized by the registry. Horses with ANY non-Neapolitan horses in their lineage, even a great-grandsire that was half-Friesian, must be listed as impure or half-breed. Impure horses are okay and may be bred for a specific purpose, but they must be openly listed as part-bred.

Import Form NOTE: Horses are imported as either twenty-month olds or five-year olds. The twenty-month-olds offer you a chance for the horse to bond and be trained by you, whereas the five-year olds are trained in Austria through second-level dressage and are old enough to breed.

Name:
Name of Stable and link:
Reason for wanting horse/what it would be used for:
Gender:
Color:
Age (20 months or 5 yrs):

When you send me the note, I will note you back with a detailed description of the horse, as I don’t have time to hand-color every design. Auctions will be held periodically, where you can obtain a horse with a design.

EDIT: Just so you know, I will never refuse anyone who wants a Neapolitan for their stable. Anyone may have as many Neos as they want in whatever color/age/gender they want. Just note me with the form so that I can keep track of who has Neapolitans and how many of each gender/color there are. Thanks!

The importation of this breed is reserved solely to EliteWarHorse and is NOT yet open for public importation. The designs, diagrams, and artwork is also mine and may NOT be used in any way. Violators of copyright law will be prosecuted.

Description
~The-White-Cottage pointed something out to me; the Neapolitan was/is a real breed, and so I can't copyright it because I didn't create it, but for purposes of the game, I reserve the right to import it to breeders. It may be open some day for public importation, and until then, anyone can obtain one simply by asking, or breeding them. It was my idea to bring them into the game and do the research and work to create conformation and traits without any reference except historical sources and old stylistic paintings. Please respect this, and I hope you enjoy the Neapolitan!

You may NOT import one of these horses on your own. Trestalian Stables has sole, exclusive license to import these horses from a sister stable in Austria. Any Neapolitans not registered with us are not allowed in the registry and will be considered stolen. See further information for details on how to get one.

The Neapolitan is a rare Baroque breed that was thought to be extinct in the nineteenth century, but was recently rediscovered at a secluded stud in Austria. This breed was one of the primary foundation breeds of the Lipizzaner breed, and is influenced by Lipizzaner, Carthusian, and Turkish bloodlines. It has contributed to Lipizzaner, Alter Real, and other sporthorse breeds.

Conformation:
HEAD The Neapolitan shows many distinct Baroque characteristics. The neck is arched and not overly long, with a prominent crest on the stallions. The head can be a bit short and the profile is almost always convex, with a Roman nose. Straight profiles are sometimes seen, and concave profiles are extreme faults and are not allowed. The ears are alert and pricked, with the tips tilted slightly toward each other. The eyes are alert, and often have that tricorner appearance seen in Iberian horses.

BODY The shoulders are very sloped. Legs are fine, strong, and solid. The front legs are long with medium, strong pasterns. The most common fault is slightly base-narrow front legs. The shoulders are powerful, but graceful. The ribs are well-sprung and can be felt. The back is short and well-muscled. The croup is level with the withers, but should not be higher than them. It is also well-muscled, resulting in the trademark “double croup”. The hindquarters are powerful, capable of great impulsion. The hind legs also have strong pasterns. The tail is medium-set, long, and wavy. The Neapolitan is known for having extremely good bone.

HEIGHT/WEIGHT Horses should be no smaller than 15.2 hands. Top size for mares is around 16.2, for stallions is around 17 hh. Horses slightly larger or smaller are allowed. The general weight is between 1000-1250 lbs (455-570 kg) for mares, 1050-1350 lbs (477-614 kg) for stallions.

COLOR The only accepted colors are Black, Bay (in all shades except Wild and Silver), Sooty/Smutty Bay, Chestnut (in all shades except Flaxen), Sooty/Smutty Chestnut, and Gray on any of these colors. The Bays and Chestnuts tend to be dark and glossy. Grays tend to have dark flecks/patches of skin on their faces that show through the pale hair but do not affect the color of the hair. About 40% of Neapolitans are Chestnut/Sooty Chestnut, 35% are Black, and 25% are Bay/Sooty Bay. About 40% of Neapolitans will have the gray gene on one of these colors.

MARKINGS
FACIAL MARKINGS: The widest face marking allowed is a blaze. Normal markings include small stars, narrow stripes, and snips that often extend down from the nose over the lips to the chin.
LEG MARKINGS: The tallest foot marking is a sock. More common are pasterns, coronets, and fetlock markings, sometimes with ermine spots.

Disciplines: Neapolitans were originally smallish warhorses and were later refined into larger Baroque animals. The best disciplines for the Neapolitan are the ones it was bred for; warhorse/cavalry movements, dressage, Haute Ecole, etc. Spanish/Iberian movements are compatible, as the breed is closely related to Iberian breeds. Certain individuals may take well to jumping or eventing. Racing, endurance, cattle work, etc. are not good choices.

Standard tack is used in all categories, unless you enter in a costume class. Then the best costume for this horse is something Medieval, Baroque, or Colonial as this period dress suits them best. Of course, you can do whatever you want. In other words, no specialized tack is needed to own a Neapolitan.

Temperament: The Neapolitan is not for the faint of heart. They still retain their strong, durable warhorse mentality, and can be very feisty at times. They are not, however, vicious or uncontrollable, merely rather spirited. They are huge ‘people’ horses, and require a great amount of human presence and attention; otherwise they will become listless and bored. They love intensely, and will shove you around with their noses to show you how special you are to them. They still have quiet, peaceful times, and are good for company, as they’ll voluntarily follow you around hoping for a loving word or pat. Several horses have reacted very well to having bedtime stories read to them. Seriously. They are easily offended and sensitive, so huge amounts of love will do wonders with them. They forgive easily, though. These are not good horses for children, inexperienced riders or older people. The Neapolitan has a very high-pitched squeal which it will use when it is not having a good day and wants to be left alone. Pay attention to this squeal, as it often comes just before a hard shove or kick. However, they are easily corrected, and if worked with steadily, they become very reliable, sweet horses.
Neapolitans train well, and really try to understand the rider. They like the attention, and also love to perform in front of crowds. Instead of flashy, fast moves, they have large, ground-covering, spacious strides that leave judges agape and fans screaming. They love the Airs-above-ground and passage where they get to look great with all four feet off the ground.
In summary, the Neapolitan can be a high-maintenance horse, but gives back ten times as much as it gets in love and excellence. It will become a best friend, bonded for life.

How to Acquire a Neapolitan Horse : As stated above, this breed is NOT open for private creation/importation. To acquire one, NOTE me with a link to your stable, why you want a Neapolitan/what you would use it for, and the color/gender/size you’d like. (Or you can not specify which makes it a lot easier for me to find one for you!) Then I’ll ‘import’ it and notify you. You must then draw, in any medium (no photomanipulation or tracing allowed; yes, I trace most other images, but all the images of Neapolitans in my gallery are hand-drawn, not traced. References are allowed and encouraged) a fullbody image of the horse, preferably in a dressage or Haute Ecole position, otherwise in a position favorable to its natural curves and proud stature.

Breeding The Neapolitan, with its strong Baroque build and temper, obviously crosses better with some breeds than with others. See below for some common crosses.
Neapolitan x Arabian = a fleet, hardy, well-mannered horse with graceful lines and powerful muscles. Neapolitans cross well with Polish Arabs, but not very well with Egyptian Arabs. In other words, larger, sturdier Arab types are better than the more delicate types.
Neapolitan x Lipizzaner = A strong, curvy, friendly animal with an amazing aptitude towards Haute Ecole and Airs Above Ground. The best of both breeds are exemplified in this type of cross.
Neapolitan x Friesian = a sturdy, large, calm horse with a very determined mind. These crosses have the best trots you will ever find in a horse, as well as bounding canters and springy walks. This type of cross is a real show stopper and the ultimate warhorse.
Neapolitan x PRE/Andalusian/Lusitano = a strong, feisty, very versatile animal with good qualities of both breeds. This type can be more temperamental than others, but is very loving and steady. Looks great in costume or dressage classes.
Neapolitan x Gypsy Vanner = a smaller, more colorful, ideal riding horse. This horse has a trainable, happy temperament, with smooth, steady gaits. This cross is perfect for a family horse, a competition mount, or a show driving prospect.
Neapolitan x Thoroughbred = a taller, lighter animal with a better aptitude for jumping, eventing, etc. These crosses are ideal for a heavier training schedule; they have remarkably willing and trainable temperaments. However, this cross loses some of the finer points of each breed.
Neapolitan x other = The main qualities passed from a Neapolitan are its upright stature, its powerful hindquarters, its large-moving elegance, and its loving, strong heart. They don’t cross well with types like Quarter Horses, Saddlebreds, heavy draft breeds, ponies, or Orientals except for Polish Arabians.

Breeding Restrictions : Neapolitan stallions may have as many breedings as their owner deems satisfactory. Neapolitan mares are limited to six breedings in their lifetime; this regulation was imposed for the sake of the health of the mares and the quality of the foals produced. Horses with ¼ or less Neapolitan blood are not recognized by the registry. Horses with ANY non-Neapolitan horses in their lineage, even a great-grandsire that was half-Friesian, must be listed as impure or half-breed. Impure horses are okay and may be bred for a specific purpose, but they must be openly listed as part-bred.

Import Form NOTE: Horses are imported as either twenty-month olds or five-year olds. The twenty-month-olds offer you a chance for the horse to bond and be trained by you, whereas the five-year olds are trained in Austria through second-level dressage and are old enough to breed.

Name:
Name of Stable and link:
Reason for wanting horse/what it would be used for:
Gender:
Color:
Age (20 months or 5 yrs):

When you send me the note, I will note you back with a detailed description of the horse, as I don’t have time to hand-color every design. Auctions will be held periodically, where you can obtain a horse with a design.

EDIT: Just so you know, I will never refuse anyone who wants a Neapolitan for their stable. Anyone may have as many Neos as they want in whatever color/age/gender they want. Just note me with the form so that I can keep track of who has Neapolitans and how many of each gender/color there are. Thanks!

The importation of this breed is reserved solely to EliteWarHorse and is NOT yet open for public importation. The designs, diagrams, and artwork is also mine and may NOT be used in any way. Violators of copyright law will be prosecuted.