Finnhorse
The Finnhorse is a horse breed available in Star Stable: The Autumn Rider, Star Stable Online and Star Stable Horses.
Timeline
| Date | Development |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2021 | A teaser image of the Finnhorse is released on SSO's social media accounts. A release date of April 7th, 2021 is given at this time.[1] |
| March 30, 2021 | A teaser image of the Finnhorse is released on SSO's social media accounts.[2] |
| March 31, 2021 | The Finnhorse is teased in an image on SSO's news page.[3] |
| April 6, 2021 | A trailer for the Finnhorse is dropped on SSO's social media accounts.[4] |
| April 7, 2021 | Seven variations of the Finnhorse are added to the game.[5] |
| April 29, 2021 | A Finnhorse variation is added to the Star Stable Horses App.[6] |
| January 18, 2023 | An additional variation of the Finnhorse is added to the game.[7] |
Description
"In a country of sprawling forests, vast lakes, and snowy winters, comes a horse with all the grit of a nordic steed. Welcome the small but mighty Finnhorse.
The Finnhorse has a very special history, as the development of the breed is intertwined with the history of Finland itself. This sturdy horse was the ultimate adaptor to the ever-changing lives and needs of the Finnish people.
This meant that the Finnhorse had to adapt fast, developing unique skills that are now categorized into four disciplines: Riding, draught, trotter, and pony type. The Finnhorse on Jorvik are a well-rounded mix, dubbed as a riding and all-round type.
With these four diverse backgrounds, the Finnhorse is suitable for many forms of riding, from cross-country and hacking to everyday riding and for use in riding schools. They are most known in Finland for their in the summer Trotting Championship 'Kuninkuusravit'.
However, the Finnhorse breed has not been without its struggles. With the mechanization of farming and the extinction of the Finnish horse cavalry in the 20th century, the need for Finnhorse diminished.
But the people would not let the beloved Finnhorse fall into obscurity. The establishment of a dedicated studbook in 1971 and the recognition of the different types of Finnhorse meant the numbers have risen to approximately 20,000 today.
The most notable coat color for the Finnhorse is the different variations of chestnut, but they can also be found in base colors such as black and bay. Oftentimes they will have white markings on their legs and face. With sturdy legs, strong muscles, and solid hooves, this horse is perfect for riding all terrains on Jorvik.
So if you're searching for a fluffy tough cookie that will adapt and excel no matter what, the finnhorse is the ideal companion.
Unique Features
The Lay Down
Note: The horse must reach level 7 to perform this move.
The Finnhorse can perform a special move called the Lay Down. The animation can be activated by pressing the spacebar, but only when standing still; otherwise, the horse will jump instead of performing the move.
Hairstyles
Six hairstyles can be purchased for the Finnhorse at the Horse Stylist.
- Default
- Button Braids
- Cropped
- Short
- Medium
- Long
Default
Button Braids
Cropped
Short
Medium
Long
Colors, Pricing, and Location
The Finnhorse is sold for 850 SC. There are seven variations and they can all be found at Firgrove Village:
- Black
- Black/Chestnut Mosaic
- Chestnut
- Dapple Grey
- Flaxen Chestnut Pangaré
- Light Chestnut
- Palomino
- Sun Bleached Black
Black
Black/Chestnut Mosaic
Chestnut
Dapple Grey
Flaxen Chestnut Pangaré
Light Chestnut
Palomino
Sun Bleached Black
Star Stable Horses
A Finnhorse is available in Star Stable Horses. The fully raised foal can be bought for 850 SC.
- Bay Pangaré
Bay Pangaré
Trivia
- The Finnhorse shares most of its gaits with the Jorvik Friesian, although slightly modified. It also shares some animations with the Irish Cob, the American Quarter Horse and the North Swedish Horse.
- Most Finnhorses in real life are chestnut, mirrored in-game by the multiple chestnut variations. Other colors are rare.[8]
- The Black/Chestnut Mosaic variation appears to be based on a horse named Stetson's Mr. Blue.[9][10][11][12]
References
- ↑ Stable Online, “In a country of sprawling forests, vast lakes, and snowy winters, comes a horse with all the grit of a nordic steed.” Instagram, March 8, 2021, accessed November 20, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKPOojgzuL/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ Stable Online, “Our #FaithfulFinnHorses will be arriving to Jorvik NEXT WEEK ON WEDNESDAY!! 🤩” Instagram, March 30, 2021, accessed November 20, 2022, https://www.instagram.com/p/CNC4WIpAFoI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link.
- ↑ "There's more aflutter in Wildwoods" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, March 31, 2021. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/10081.
- ↑ Star Stable, “Meet the all new Finnhorse! ✨😍 | Star Stable Breeds,” April 6, 2021, Trailer, https://youtu.be/40xu2Z9bkQQ.
- ↑ "It’s time for Finnhorse fun!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, April 7, 2021. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/10107.
- ↑ "Star Stable Horses Update!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, April 29, 2021. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/10180.
- ↑ "Six New Coat Variations!" Star Stable. Star Stable Entertainment, January 18, 2023. https://www.starstable.com/en/article/13095.
- ↑ Wikipedia, s.v. “Finnhorse,” last modified December 29, 2022 03:54, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnhorse.
- ↑ “Chimeras and Champagnes.” Swordwhale. Accessed January 20, 2023. https://swordwhale.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/chimeras/.
- ↑ “ Muster Mosaik ("Scheckung ohne Weiß") [Mosaic Pattern (Piebald Without White)].” Pferdefarben. Accessed January 20, 2023. http://www.pferdefarben.eu/sow.html.
- ↑ Teanna Byerts, “Stetson's Mr. Blue, the chimeric Paint.” Pinterest, accessed January 20, 2023, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/498703358707820340/.
- ↑ Peggy Detweiler, “Stetson's Mr. Blue is a Chimeric Paint Horse.” Pinterest, accessed January 20, 2023, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/259871840969519037/.