Welcome to Hickstead, home to both Seven Oak Stables, and Blue Acre - two rival stables. Both offer opportunities for their clients to reach the highest level of excellence. Each stable differs from the other, so choose wisely and never forget, loyalty is everything... Meanwhile as the stables battle it out, there's trouble brewing at the university. Be careful, if you don't pick a side you may get caught in the cross-fire...
This is an chilled out rpg with a super friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Remember to sign up with your characters full name in all caps and don't forget to do your claims! Thank you and Welcome, we've been established since 10th March 2009 but unfortunately have had to close guest view of our boards due to multiple sites ripping off our hard work, such a shame! Come chat to us in Discord before joining if you like!.
DISCLAIMER: This map in no way shape, or form, shows the realistic distances between all the buildings. It is an image showing those who work or visit how the main buildings are laid out. I did my best to clarify things as much as possible, but if you have questions - please reach out. More maps may be added at a later date.(:
Green dots = hedges Unmarked purple squares = staff cabins for herders and onsite Farrier and Vet Orange circles = firepits Blue and grey rectangle = pool (for those that don't do natural water swimming) ↑ = pastures this way → = pastures + two more cabins + a second pond ↓ = pastures + third barn (coming soon)
Upper Horse Barn + Arenas: Where personal horses and rescues are housed. This barn was renovated slightly to update it, and to add a bit more space. It's where Kegan can offer lessons if asked, and for those who want to practice their skills.
Lower horse barn: A brand spanking new barn Kegan built for the ease of her herders. It replaced the function of the older second barn, which is currently being renovated. An overflow of rescues can be found here until the third is finished.
Rescue horses: Coming soon! This barn is currently being renovated. It will soon house more rescues or those that require to be quarantined before moving to the closer barns.
Communal areas: Where the Diesel family and the staff of the ranch can have some down time. There is a pool with a spa and a firepit, for those who don't want to take a trek to the pond. A secondary fire pit seating area by the pond is also available.
A large sunroom kitchen and dining area attached to Kegan's home is open for family-style meals. It is where breakfast is provided (i.e. premade breakfast burritos, or a buffet). It is also where Kegan treats her staff to a family-style dinner on Fridays and Sundays.
An entertainment room is also tucked away for the staff to enjoy. Both communal spaces can be accessed without having to pass through Kegan's personal space - allowing staff to go to and from as they please. The pond has a dock to jump off of, or to fish. There are also boats for those who want them. Entertaining at the pond is accessible via the boat house.
To be added to the staff housing list, please DM Aofie on Discord or PM! Character name: Job: i.e. herder, ranch hand Location: i.e dorm, cabin, onsite
Staff Dorms: There are two buildings, one for men and one for women, if they choose to live on site. Each building has ten rooms for singles, but each room is big enough to accommodate doubles or couples. A communal bathroom has five showers and five stalls. There's also a lounge area and a kitchen.
CABINS Cabins are reserved for the herders (if they choose to live on-site). Each cabin has a bathroom, kitchen, and bed. There is enough size to cater to a herder, a partner, and an assigned herding dog. There are three locations of cabins. Two near the cow barn, two near the horse barn, and two deeper into a pasture behind the cow barn.