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♔Bittersweet Surprise

ID#1041248
Owned by Laureal (#125096)
Bred by Laureal (#125096)

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Currents

Hunger 100%
Happiness 100%
Done Vet up to date
Done Farrier up to date
Done Gene tested
Done At home stable

STR: 22 +34
SPD: 307 +109
AGI: 18 +34
INT: 19 +34
END: 332 +109
ALL: 698

Preferred Treat

Equipment Please note: You cannot have more than one type of tack or more than one background equipped. For example, trying to equip a second saddle will just replace the currently equipped saddle with the new saddle.
[5/5] Racing Bridle - Brown/Blue
+30 spd
+30 end
100% durability [5/5] Racing Saddle - Brown/Blue
+45 spd
+45 end
100% durability [5/5] Splint Boots - Silver
+17 str
+17 spd
+17 agi
+17 int
+17 end
100% durability [5/5] Tail Guard
+17 str
+17 spd
+17 agi
+17 int
+17 end
100% durability

Horse Information
Name ♔Bittersweet Surprise
Age 18 years old (ages Tomorrow)
Breed Shetland Pony
Color Smoky Cream
Sex Stallion
Pattern No Pattern
Markings Face: –, NF: –, FF: –, NH: Stocking, FH: Pastern
Information What do these mean?
Face: Face marking
NF: Near Front leg marking
FF: Far Front leg marking
NH: Near Hind leg marking
FH: Far Hind leg marking
Created 2020-05-29 17:18:18
Genotype Ee aa gg CrCr dd chch FF zz pp stysty rbrb ++ oo spsp lplp patn1patn1 patn2patn2
Conformation and Health
Height 8.1 hands (33in)
Head 49.00 Poor
Neck 47.00 Poor
Withers 60.00 Good
Back 66.00 Good
Shoulders 41.00 Poor
Legs 51.00 Good
Knees 45.00 Poor
Hooves 60.00 Good
Average 52.38

Specialty Information
First Places 98 Second Places 127 Third Places 103
Specialty Racing (Converted: 0 times) Grade Local 4 Training Level 5
Training Progress
Stat Boost Points
2 / 10

Horse Points
Yesterday 1338
This Week 0
This Month 0
All Time 78242
Show Winnings
Yesterday $2,250
This Week $0
This Month $0
All Time $41,984

Pedigree, Breeding and Foals
Sired by Foundation Stallion Foals 4 foals bred Base Stats
STR: 21
SPD: 19
AGI: 18
INT: 19
END: 23
ALL: 100
Dam Foundation Mare Last Bred Today  
Pedigree View Pedigree      

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Club Registries

Specialists Extraordinaire
Registered since
2020-10-10 06:27:11
Shetland Pony Club
Registered since
2020-10-06 17:28:18
Cream Horse Society
Registered since
2020-10-13 06:29:24

Achievement Points: 20
100 Show Placings
Points: 10
Prize: $2000
Objective: Earn 1st 2nd or 3rd place in 100 shows.
250 Show Placings
Points: 10
Prize: $2000
Objective: Earn 1st 2nd or 3rd place in 250 shows.

Public Notes

Story of Bittersweet Surprise


The stable was actively recruiting more Shetlands into its increasingly expanding project of racing Shetlands. Drawn to a horse auction in the Margaret River region of Western Australia, Pine View Stables immediately spotted a peculiar and playful colt. When we first laid eyes on Bittersweet Surprise (or Barry as he was later nicknamed) was a gangly-looking foal, with legs too long for his body and a deep barrel suitable for racing. His conformation was unimpressive but his calm attitude and focused attention on us, as we moved towards the sale pen was to be admired. Despite all the hustle and bustle of the people and horses. 

We knew that with some dedication and training we would have a brilliant racehorse. We took our place once the auction started, and not long after, the mischievous pony came trotting into the sale pen dragging his handler behind him. We managed to bid on him for only $1000, which we considered a bargain. 

Once he was back at the stable we very quickly noticed his aptitude for racing. Over time the success of Bittersweet Surprise as a racehorse was something that was amusing to spectators. However, no one could have guessed how much our little pony would achieve.  

After a successful racing career of over 300 placings and over $40,000 in prize money, we decided to breed him to our two best mares Making Headlines and Come Dance With Me. Both of them had an impressive showing career. 

We managed to breed four foals, all of whom were mares. A Sooty Seal Brown Cream Dun, we named Bittersweet Headlines, a Silver Smokey Black named Come And Surprise Me, a Palomino called All Bets Are Off, and finally Rush Of Stars a Silver Sable Cream Champagne Dun. 

It was clear very early on, that all the foals would achieve the same success if not better than their sire. Due to this, we decided to keep the foals and use their bloodlines to continue breeding outstanding racehorses. Rush Of Stars not only earned over $60,000 but also placed in over 400 shows, proving that his line would continue making champions. 

Due to his success as a stud and champion racehorse, Bittersweet Headlines has since been retired and lives his days comfortably in the pastures of Pine View Stables. His line continues to this day and continues to showcase his aptitude for racing.