Xaara - Where Dreams Come True

When looking for a new pony place, it is often hard to make sure you are not going to end up in the middle of an amaretto nightmare.

This search turned up something promising. The sim’s descriptions lists it as a “vibrant D/s RP social group” and promises ponygirls are soon to come.

So I teleported over there as fast as a laggy SL would allow, and was instantly (well, once the surrounding area has rezzed) impressed.

Intelligently set out on landing in Sim, with shops and a pleasant set of walkways around.

Further exploration soon found me at the small stables area, with lots of Unbridled pony gear close by for training purposes.

A very attractive - though small - pony area, but this opens out onto a larger more broad based sim featuring a collection of art to explore and browse.

The sim is open and attractively decorated, with an emphasis on being a social group, which to me sounds like a great place for a pony craving attention.

Check it out for yourself and visit soon.

(Written by Jaydana Thorne)

The SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Xaara/136/122/21

Deirdre here : In a strange and typically Second Life turn of events, the little pony area at Xaara is no more. Ayla Guisse remodeled the day after the post. The pony area has moved to the Chateau : stables inside, and training area outside. Not her fault, we didn't consult her before writing. She called me and we had a nice chat - she mentioned that Magic Lanikai, a pony sim, will move next to Xaara in the coming weeks. The folks at Xaara are apparently looking forward to the move, and are taking a keen interest in pony play; we should see some interesting activity in those sims soon. As ever, we'll keep you posted!

Working Farm Pony Carts From Unbridled

New this week from the Unbridled range is a set of carts aimed at working farm ponies.

The new range of carts include a plough, water pump, hay baler and a hayride cart, with few hay bales on it - for the farm hands to get around the farm, no doubt.

These new carts are in addition to the already available lawn mower cart. A puppy girl cart is also now available.

The carts are all made with role play in mind, but are also a good way to put your pony to use.

The hay baler, for example, will drop bales of hay as it is pulled along, and the lawnmower will obviously, trim the grass on your garden or field.

These carts are a great idea, and I look forward to seeing what other new ideas Mina Keng has for future additions to the range.

There is now no excuse for a pony not to get a run out, while ensuring your landscaped garden remains well maintained.

The SLURL : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Long%20Lost%20Bay/170/57/23

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On a different note, I am still hoping that a tack maker, or perhaps, a shoe designer, will take up the challenge and create a nice looking set of hooves utilising viewer 2 alpha layers.

Would be nice to be rid of the invisiprims - especially with hand hooves.

And don't forget the pony soccer this coming Tuesday!

See the Pony Directory for this and other upcoming events.

Unbridled - Deluxe Pony Stall

While gathering landmarks, checking facts and doing my usual whizzing around SL looking for something new to bring you, I revisited Unbridled.

It had been some time since my last visit, and I was interested to see some of the newer items that are now on sale.

One of these was the Deluxe Pony Stall.

It is a small box stall, with its own closing door to keep the pony from wandering. It has a bed of straw for the pony, which, if the pony sits on, opens up small selection of poses.

Included inside the stall is a drinking and a feeding trough, and clicking the stall floor will let the pony use these.

But better yet is the stall has a second set of poses, for trainer or groom.

While the pony eats, drinks, or sleeps, the groom or trainer sits on the rug outside the stall, and watches the pony carefully.

Other poses are aimed at the trainer or groom, letting them mop or sweep the stall, and the pony will stand in their stall, watching this happen.

And don't let on, but the stall has a RLV capture to help you find a pony to house in the stall, if you should need one.

I found this a pleasant and attractive stall, and at just 16 prims, is small enough to keep in the garden or yard of your SL home, and enjoy a little pony play right at home.

And don't forget to revisit our Pony Directory often, and drop me a notecard in world if you think i should be informed of anything, or have something you wish to share with us.


Name : Unbridled
Contact : Mina Keng
The SLURL : http://slurl.com/secondlife/Long%20Lost%20Bay/147/54/22

Unbridled

By chance, almost out of desperation, I entered a search in SL to see if I had somehow not noticed a new store or pony sim, and, imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon this gem of a store.

Unbridled seems to have popped up from nowhere. And it offers a few original items that impressed me.

And even more lucky, the owner was there working on a new product, which I am sorry to say, I interrupted for a while.

Mina Keng cuts an impressive figure, and was only too happy to chat, although was cut short by a real life interruption. Don't you just hate how that happens?

I looked around and saw a neat cage where the pony, once inside, has no option but to sleep standing up, just like a real pony.

Unfortunately, I gave into temptation and sat on the cage out in the store, and found myself rendered helpless and unable to escape. Pesky RLV!

Left with no other option, I cammed around the store where there is a pony bath complete with hand pump and poseball for the trainer to bathe the pony.

A breeding rack, with blanket for the mare to kneel on, and a stool for the trainer to comfort the nervous mare. A lovely touch.

Also in store was a smaller bath with brushes for the trainer to ensue the pony is clean. The obligatory milking stand, but with some original twists.

Also featured is a cart which allows RLV hitching of the pony, a selection of poses for the driver, including a cart horse whipping action, and a cage for a spare pony for those longer journeys.

Marvelous idea once more. And at a bargain price of just L$350, I couldn't help but get one.

So, go on, go visit http://slurl.com/secondlife/Long%20Lost%20Bay/145/54/22 and tell them Jaydana sent you.

Thank you to those few more voters for your votes, I will feature the current nominations soon, and include my own votes for those who are interested.

And yes, I am open to bribes. not really, sadly.

And one last thing before I leave you. EtherKye of Sugarcube is eager to recruit a female pony vocalist to records a few sounds for a new Hud. If you want to be famous, go visit him at SugarCube productions. Remember to say that Jaydana sent you.

And keep an eye on SugarCube this weekend, as there are some pony events with prizes to be had up for grabs.

Good luck!