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So I still consider myself a "new" player, despite playing for over a year. I joined on the 2nd of January, 2017, just before rollover. By the time I had finished reading the FAQ and felt ready to play, I had to wait a few minutes for the next day to start!

On my journey I've grown so much, and have been helped by so many people. I know that I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for those who helped me grow, as well as the community who kept me occupied and coming back for more in those early months.

And so, I'm here to post what I think is a huge achievement. One that I achieved without the help of anyone here, although their guidance could certainly be counted. I was lucky enough to join at a time where the Sparkling Cider RS was released. He was my first stud and has remained my favourite ever since. From Crested Clyde, I bred to a mare that I created and got this lovely fellow.

It took me a long time to realize that Zippy wasn't an exceptional breeder, and even longer to replace his role as my splash/frame stallion. I gelded him and threw him into the show barn, and the only problems he has caused me is the fact that he does NOT want his tack to stay on!

But going through my awards lately, I found something that made me smile. Among all of the awards given to horses that I was fortunate enough to get from other people, this boy that I bred within the first month of playing the game, had gotten two awards. Not for breeding, but for what an exceptional show horse he has turned out to be.

And so I present to you all Zippy Clyde, the 6th most points for the 2nd gens in the w2 breeders club, and the 8th most points for the 2nd gens in the frame club of the year 55. He earns me about 170hbs a day, and makes me very proud. Thank you everyone for helping me get to this position through your knowledge, and I hope to pass that on to the next generation of HJ players.


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