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Can I play this game for free?

How do you feed your horses?

Is crossbreeding allowed?

I saw a basic user with more than five horses.

How long does it take horses to get older?

Can I see the horse?

How do I get my first horses?

My Paint Horse doesn't have spots, what's wrong?

Where is the main stable page?

I placed a bid and the person that was bidding on the horse the whole time counter offered immediately. How did the person know someone was bidding against her so quickly?

How do I enter shows?

How long is the gestation period for horses?

How much is the daily salary for basic accounts?

Can you buy a stud on the stud book?

How can I buy a horse?

How can I change a horse's name?

How do I delete my account?

How do I change my account status?

How do I cancel my subscription?

How do I subscribe?

Can I play this game for free?

Yes, you may play for free if you wish but you will be limited regarding features you can use.  For more information on how to upgrade please CLICK HERE.


How do you feed your horses?

Your horses are fed each night automatically.


Is crossbreeding allowed?

No, not at this time.


I saw a basic user with more than five horses.

Basic users are first given a warning and a grace period before the horse limit is enforced.  It's an automated process and there is no need to report them for it.


How long does it take horses to get older?

Horses age on the first of each month on Showhorse.com.


Can I see the horse?

Yes, there are basic horse profiles that indicate color but not quality.


How do I get my first horses?

Click THIS LINK to get your initial horses or buy some via the auction link on the left hand side of the site.


My Paint Horse doesn't have spots, what's wrong?

Paint Horses are not required to have spots and if your horse doesn't have the Tobiano gene, it will be spotless.  These are commonly referred to as Paint Stocks on here.


Where is the main stable page?

CLICK HERE or click the "My Account" link on the left hand side of the site.


I placed a bid and the person that was bidding on the horse the whole time counter offered immediately. How did the person know someone was bidding against her so quickly?

When somebody has a proxy bid on a horse, their bid is increased immediately if somebody else bids until the bidding goes higher than their proxy bid.


How do I enter shows?

Click THIS LINK to find a schedule of upcomming shows and then select the amateur or pro division to pull up a list of eligible entries.  You will only be able to enter horses that have been named.

You may also enter horses from the link on the horse information page.




How long is the gestation period for horses?

On Showhorse, the gestation period is 28 days.




How much is the daily salary for basic accounts?

Basic users do not get Daily Salary.


Can you buy a stud on the stud book?

Typically no.  Horses up for stud are available to breed to, not buy.  However, sometimes people have stud horses up for sale as well.


How can I buy a horse?

Click THIS LINK to go to the horse auction or click the "Horse Auction" link on the left hand side of the site.


How can I change a horse's name?

You cannot change a horse's name once it has been named on this site.


How do I delete my account?

You cannot delete your account.  If you do not login for two-weeks your account will go inactive.  If you do not want your information stored, please send us an e-mail at admin@showhorse.com.


How do I change my account status?

The only way to change your account status from basic to premium/standard is to subscribe.

CLICK HERE for more information on how to do so.




How do I cancel my subscription?

It is up to the user to cancel his or her account through the Paypal website.  Subscriptions cannot be canceled by phone or by e-mail, they MUST be cancelled on the Paypal website.

 

Once you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access to premium areas until the term of your subscription has expired.  At the end of the subscription term, your login account will be terminated and you will NOT be billed for a new subscription.

 

Click THIS LINK to go to the Paypal website and cancel your subscription.




How do I subscribe?

CLICK HERE for more information on how to subscribe.


Can basic users breed horses?

No, breeding is a premium feature.


How do I breed my horses?

Click the "Breed" link under a mare's profile picture while you are logged in.  This will bring up a list of sires you may breed to.


Can I withdraw my bid?

No we do not allow users to withdraw bids on horses.


How do I name my horse?

Click the link directly under the picture of your horse while you are logged in.


How long does last call last?

The last call lasts for five minutes after the last bid was placed.  An auction could theoretically go on forever if a bid is placed every five minutes.


Can I change the breed of my horses?

No.


How many horses can a basic account have?

Basic users are limited to five horses but they are given a grace period to get below the limit once they have been found to be over the limit.


How do I feed my horses?

Horses are fed automatically by the system each day.


Can I put pictures on my horses stats page?

No, we use accurate color pattern pictures for horses on Showhorse.com.  We do not allow custom pictures for horses.


Can a mare be shown while she is pregnant?

Yes.


How much money do I have?

Your balance is listed at the top of your "My Account" page.  Everyone starts with $50,000.


Are Arabians rare?

None of the breeds of horses on Showhorse are rare within the game.


How many horses can you have?

As a basic user, you are limited to five horses.  Premium users currently do not have a limit on the amount of horses they can have in their stables.


What is a proxy bid?

A proxy bid system is a system that only uses the amount of your bid necessary in order to beat the next highest bidder.  That means you can enter the most you are willing to bid, and the computer automatically re-bids for you against other bidders until your maximum bid amount is reached.


How do you ride your horses?

You don't ride horses on Showhorse.com.


How do I wash my horse?

You do not wash horses on this site.


Can I change the color of my horses?

No, horse colors are determined by genetics and cannot be changed.


What age does my horse have to be before it can be entered?

There is no age restrictions as to how old your horse must be to be eligiable for Halter and Hand shows. For Western and English pleasure, a horse must be 2 years of age




Will my horse have more than one foal at a time?

No, a mare may only have one foal per breeding.




Can Basic Users put Horses up for stud?

Yes they can, but they are not able to breed to the studs themselves.




How do I tell if my horse is any good?

Typically, users currently are adding up their horses stats to determine its quality. Most users consider 950 and Up too be 'keepable'




Why Hasn't my Horse in the Auction Foaled yet?She was Due Yesterday.

We delay foaling for horses at auction to ensure the bidders get what they were bidding on.




Can you have miscarriages in this game?

No, you can not




Why aren't there more Breeds on here?

This game is early in development, and is still adding new features daily.




How do I deal with 'Trolls'?

Trolls are the unfortunate souls on Showhorse that create havoc all across the website. Whether its them breaking the rules or constantly being rude, just IGNORE THEM.


You ignore them, they go away.

Don't post about them.

Don't mention them or their name.

Don't respond to them.




How long does breeding take?

One-month.


canceling a subscription

It is up to the user to cancel his or her account through the Paypal website.  Subscriptions cannot be canceled by phone or by e-mail, they MUST be cancelled on the Paypal website.

 

Once you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access to premium areas until the term of your subscription has expired.  At the end of the subscription term, your login account will be terminated and you will NOT be billed for a new subscription.

 

Click THIS LINK to go to the Paypal website and cancel your subscription.




How do I delete my account?

You cannot delete accounts on Showhorse.com but if you don't login your account will become inactive after two-weeks.


How do you earn money?

You can earn money by buying/selling horses and by winning shows.


How do you bid on a horse?

The auction system on Showhorse.com uses a proxy bidding system to make bids.  Using this auction system, you should bid the maximum you are willing to pay.  The auction will only bid the amount necessary to beat the next highest bidder.

The proxy bid takes advantage of the computer in the On-Line auction environment. By bidding as much as you want to spend and using a proxy bid, the Showhorse.com auction system will automatically advance the bidding if someone bids more than the current bid and less than your proxy bid.  Proxy bids will also automatically advance the bidding to the level of your maximum proxy bid.

If you make a bid on an animal and somebody else has a higher proxy bid than what you are willing to bid, your bid will immediately be toped by the other bidder.

Example

  • Horse A is for sale with a minimum price of $500
  • Joe bids $4,000 for Horse A but his bid shows up as $525 because there are no other bids
  • Bob bids $2,000 for Horse A.
  • Bob's bid is immediately topped by a bid of $2,025 by Joe.
  • Bob then bids $4,100 for Horse A. 
  • Since Bob's new bid is $4,100, higher than Joe's proxy bid, Bob is now the high bidder with a bid of $4,025, the amount needed to top Joe's proxy bid



Can a premium user breed to a basic users colt?

Sorry, basic users cannot put horses up for stud.


How do I change my password after joining?

Click Here


How can I make a show?

Users cannot make shows on Showhorse.com.


How do I set my proxy bid?

The auction system on Showhorse.com uses a proxy bidding system to make bids.  Using this auction system, you should bid the maximum you are willing to pay.  The auction will only bid the amount necessary to beat the next highest bidder.

The proxy bid takes advantage of the computer in the On-Line auction environment. By bidding as much as you want to spend and using a proxy bid, the Showhorse.com auction system will automatically advance the bidding if someone bids more than the current bid and less than your proxy bid.  Proxy bids will also automatically advance the bidding to the level of your maximum proxy bid.

If you make a bid on an animal and somebody else has a higher proxy bid than what you are willing to bid, your bid will immediately be toped by the other bidder.

Example

  • Horse A is for sale with a minimum price of $500
  • Joe bids $4,000 for Horse A but his bid shows up as $525 because there are no other bids
  • Bob bids $2,000 for Horse A.
  • Bob's bid is immediately topped by a bid of $2,025 by Joe.
  • Bob then bids $4,100 for Horse A. 
  • Since Bob's new bid is $4,100, higher than Joe's proxy bid, Bob is now the high bidder with a bid of $4,025, the amount needed to top Joe's proxy bid



What is halter in hand skill level mean?

It's the level of your skill in showing horses in halter/in-hand shows.




How do you get a horse?

Click Here to get your first horses or buy a horse at auction.


How do I name my horses?

Click "Name this Horse" underneath the picture of your horses.


How do I earn money?

You can earn money by selling horses, putting your horses up for stud, or placing well in shows.


Can I get my horse back from the auction?

You can bid on your own horse but you cannot cancel an auction.


How do I add a show to the list?

Sorry, users cannot create shows on Showhorse.com.


How many shows can a horse be entered in per day?

One.


Can you cancel an offer?

Sorry, offers are binding and cannot be canceled once they have been sent.


How do I go to a show once I've entered it?

You don't actually watch the show, it's run overnight.  The show results will be posted the next day.


How do I see my horse?

The picture you see on your stable pages is the only way you can see your horse.


Can I ride my horse?

No, this is a website.


How do I put a horse up for sale?

Click "Send to Auction" under the picture of your horse.




How do I sell my horse?

Click Send to Auction underneath the picture of your horses on their horse information pages.


Hw do I sell my horse to make money?

Click "Send to Auction" under the picture of the horse you want to sell.


Can I see my stable?

If you are looking for a cartoon type stable, this site doesn't have it.  This site is a text based game and not really targetted a young girls.




How do I quit the game?

Just stop logging in and your username will become inactive.


How do I change my stable name?

You cannot change your username once you sign up.


I bought some horses but I can't find them, where are they?

Click "My Account" to see a full list of the horses in your stable.


Can horses die on site?

Yes, starting at the age of 20-months.


Can I put a horse up for stud as a basic user?

No.


How do I sell horses?

Click "Send to Auction" under the picture of your horse on its information page.


Can a basic own a stud?

No.


What is a stud book?

A list of horses up for stud.


How do you cancel a basic acount?

Just don't login and your account will become inactive.


What is a basic user?

A free account.


How do I start a forum?

Forums can only be started by site administrators.


Can a horse die?

Yes, beginning at the age of 20-months.


How can I get to my barn?

Click "My Account" from any page of the site.


Where can I buy a horse NOW?

CLICK HERE to go to the auction page.


What happens if your horse does not sell at auction?

The auction ends at the predesignated time and the horse is returned to your stable.

There is a listing fee for horses that do not receive bids.




What's geld?

It means castrate and turns a stud into a gelding.


How can I sell a horse personally?

Basic users can only sell horses via auction.


If i am a basic can I be hired by a premium and if so how?

No.


How do i send one of my horses to auction?

Click "Send to Auction" under the picture of the horse you want to sell.


How can you buy a horse with out biding?

You can buy horses via private treaty if you are a subscriber.

For more information on subscribing, please click here.




How do you put your fillys in the pasture?

There are not pastures where horses will breed on Showhorse.com.




Can you refer members?

Yes, but we do not currently have an affiliate program for this site.


Can horses die?

Yes, horses can die as early as 20-months old.


How do I take my horse off a auction?

You cannot cancel an auction once it has been setup.


How long does a horse live?

Horses live until at least 20-months old on Showhorse.com.


How old does your horse have to be to be placed to stud?

Two-months old.




How do you open up your stable?

Click on "My Account" from any page of the site.


Can a basic user make their own horse?

No.


How do I go to my stable?

Click "My Account" from any page of the site.


How do you make a post?

Go to the forum you want to post in and click "Post new topic".


How do I manage my stable?

Click "My Account" to get a full list of the management options for your stable.


How do I refer someone?

Just tell them about Showhorse.com.




How do the horse die?

They may die of old age after the age of 20-months old.


How do you put your horse in the pasture?

You can change the stable under the "Stable" section on the horse information pages.


What is stable page design?

We do not allow banners on Showhorse.com in order to maintain a slightly more mature tone than some of our other sites.


Can a basic player own a stud?

No.


Can you clean your horse?

No.


Can you search for a member?

You can use the horse search to find users as well as horses.


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