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!.
The lesson was a complete bust. It wasn’t Ziggy’s or Ivan’s fault. Ziggy unfortunately wasn’t ready for a rider like Ivan – and Ivan didn’t blame the horse. They were able to get a walk, but that was it – even with the urging of John. Alas, the horse felt discomfort and there wasn’t anything Ivan could do about it. Ivan still did his due diligence of prepping Ziggy for his stall, even if the lesson was pretty much Ivan exercising him briefly around the ring.
ummer was here and Ivan was looking forward to the warm sun on his face. He had been busy at work, helping John and Marie prep for upcoming competitions and other things they needed help with. Summer for some was a true time of relaxation, but it meant busier times for those in the equestrian world.
He was thankful that the staff had some time off for the fair now. Ivan was hoping to buy some flowers for his mum and see what else the vendors had. There were also a few animals and competitions that made the fair fun. Fairs in England weren’t as lavish as the ones in the States. Not that there was anything wrong with them, but there was something a bit calmer.
Ivan was in line for Dahlia’s booth, trying to peer over the people to gauge what was going and what was left. As he was moving to the side for a couple and their stroller – Ivan felt another person hit him from the other side. He looked down and saw Mina. She was dressed in a gold slip dress, that complimented her olive skin and dark hair. “Well, hello Mina,” he smiled. “Are you in a rush for the flowers?” he added with a tease. “You look like a sunshine goddess today.”
Ivan was quite happy to have the ability to get himself on John’s schedule. While he often didn’t take as many lessons as the other students and staff – Ivan did try his best to get on there. Even as the PA – he wanted to make sure others went first. The paying ones at least, especially Harlow. He had found the perfect line to keep the young woman at ease.
He showed up dressed and ready for his lesson. “Hey, John! Yes, that sounds good to me.” The idea of a new horse did make him nervous as Odin had gotten desensitized to Ivan’s lack of flesh on his lower limbs. But if he managed a softer touch, it should be fine, right?
Ivan approached the mounting block and mounted Ziggy who seemed to already feel a bit off. But Ivan wasn’t a quitter. Unless things got bad.
If you're interested, please PM me on discord or the site! - Aofie
face claim
Elisha Applebaum, Open
name
Mina -- --
age
28, 00/00/1994
occupation
open
background
Mina is Ivan's childhood friend that can also act as a love interest if the player wants to play that out! They grew up together as neighbors, and are still thick as thieves. They lost touch when college happened but picked up interactions once they learned they were both back in Hickstead.
If you're interested in anyone, please PM me on discord or the site! You can find more info about the Park family here! - Aofie
face claim
Ha Yoon Kyung, Open but must be Korean
name
-- -- Park
age
30, 00/00/1992
occupation
figure skater
background
Is Ivan's older sister! She remembers their birth mother more than Ivan does. How she feels about her parent's divorce is up to the player. She does love Rachel though!
Her level of professional figure skating is up to the player but she does have a few titles. She can be retired or not. Other interests and personalities are open!
face claim
Joo Jong Hyuk, Open but must be Korean
name
-- -- Park
age
31, 00/00/1991
occupation
open
background
Is Ivan's older brother! He remembers their birth mother more than Ivan does. How he feels about his parents' divorce is up to the player. He does love Rachel though!
His occupation, interests, and personality are open to the player.
full name • Ivan Lee Park nicknames • Ivan age • 28 birthday • August 1, 1994 occupation • rider, prosthetist, currently un-employed gender • male (he/him) sexuality • bisexual
the appearance
face claim• Kang Tae-Oh
identifying features• Ivan stands at 5'-11, with a lean figure from years of flexible sportsmanship. He dresses well, but comfortably, opting for sweaters and pants with a bit of stretch. His skin is always blemish-free and lacking a tan, due to a strict beauty regimen and watching what goes into his body. A genuine, polite smile is always seen on his face. Though, his most unique part of him is the fact he has two prosthetic legs.
the personality
likes • classical music, wine, all cheese, keeping in shape, practice, yoga, spicy food, Korean cooking dislikes • running, sarcasm, dark humor, super sweet food strengths • good balance between science and art, identifying classical music, figure skating, being romantic, endurance horse racing, fluent in Korean and French weaknesses • Christmas (his favorite holiday), singing, K-Drama dreams • advancing in his riding, branching out in interests, adjusting to Hickstead after years away, making his family proud fears • losing more of his limbs, having an awful fall again overall personality • Ivan is a smart and kind man. He always has a bright smile on his face, often from the fact that he had a rough childhood. Not because of abuse, but that mainly a good chunk of it he was in intensive care. It’s one of the reasons why he loves things like Christmas and cartoons, almost to make up the time he lost while healing.
This doesn’t prevent Ivan from being serious and focused when needed. He’s very on top of the needs of patients – wanting to make sure he can design the most comfortable prosthetic. Ivan also isn’t one to take more than he can and will happily provide other names if he and a patient don’t mesh. In the end, it’s about the best care possible for him.
Ivan is a bit of a romantic, liking the idea of sweeping a woman or man off their feet. He likes the tropes of chocolates and roses, and dates like a picnic on the beach. Ivan hasn’t dated seriously since university, but isn’t in a particular rush. He believes when the time feels right, or he gets the butterflies, it’ll happen.
the history
father • Seo-Jun Park, 63, skate coach mother • Rachel Sung Park, 62, Professor of Veterinary Sciences siblings • -- -- Park, 30, sister - ice skater -- -- Park, 31, brother important people • Mina -- --, 28 childhood friend hometown • Born in Baltimore, MD → raised in Hickstead, UK overall history • Ivan was born to Seo-Jun Park and his ex-wife in Baltimore, as the youngest of the Park siblings. His father met Rachel when he relocated to England due to a job opportunity, making her the only mother in Ivan’s eyes, and a fantastic stepmom to his older siblings.
Growing up, Ivan and his siblings were multi-trained in Ice Skating and horseback riding, being pulled towards both their parents’ interests. His father ran his own skate team for many years, getting multiple titles. Rachel was never a professional rider, but she grew up on a farm – introducing the kids to horses when they first met their new set of grandparents.
Ivan’s sister went full force towards figure skating, making her their father’s prodigy – leaving Ivan and his brother to decide where they went. His brother never truly decided, finding interest in things that weren’t the ice or galloping around. Ivan fell in love with figure skating first but loved equestrian too. In the end, he chose ice skating - with horse riding as a side interest.
When Ivan was ten, he experienced a nasty fall from a pine tree on his grandparent’s property. He broke both of his legs, forced to stop skating and riding. After what was deemed a successful surgery, it became apparent that Ivan was developing sepsis when he became extremely ill. His parents had to make the difficult decision to amputate their son’s legs below the knee.
It took years of PT and working with specialists for Ivan to return to the level of activity he was at before. During this time, Seo-Jun became an advocate and coach of amputated figure skaters. As he wanted kids and adults like Ivan, to have the chance to skate as well. Ivan also began to ride more, as it relieved the stress he had with his prosthetics.
While he couldn’t do figure skating or ride professionally, Ivan continued with his life. He attended Johns Hopkins for biomedical engineering, leading him into becoming a prosthetist. For fun, Ivan ended up taking some sculpture classes – which ultimately helped him in his career. As it gave him a more artistic and aesthetic approach to prosthetics.
Ivan stayed in the US for a few years, building his knowledge and connections before returning to Hickstead in November 2022. He’s readjusting to being home again. While he’s still waiting to hear back from some local hospitals and private institutions, Ivan has picked up horse riding again – something he hadn’t done since after graduation. He still skates but doesn’t do it competitively anymore.
the role player
alias • aofie age • hmm.. other characters • more than a few BK chicken fries
