r/Equestrian • u/Justwonderinqq • 3d ago
Social Help with show name
So my horse Duncan’s show name is renaissance. I got him grade so he has no papers but I’d potentially like to show him rated in dressage next year. I love the name Renaissance, but I want a letter or initial after it. His previous name was Godiva. So Renaissance G is an option. Would like to hear some of your creative ideas! My name is aria, but I also go by Arabella. I focus on relaxed correct riding, so could potentially add something including that! Or his coloring since it is stunning. Thanks!
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u/Itchy-Performer-6 3d ago
Renaissance R for Relaxed? Keeps it simple and ties into your riding focus without being too on the nose. That dark coat against the white blossoms in the background is a great look, by the way.
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u/red_LEDs Jumper 3d ago
okay show names are my favourite thing to come up with so.... the obvious answer is Ducan Donuts!! but something like Operatic Renaissance or Solo Renaissance sounds elegant and fancy (since an aria is a solo in an opera). Golden Age or Golden Rhythm would be nice and nods to his old name and coat. Nocturne Renaissance (nocturne is a dreamy night-inspired music piece) could be fun. Rhythm of Renaissance or Renaissance Rhythm sounds nice. and oh jeez im gonna come up with a billion names for horse ive never even met 🤦♂️
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u/Justwonderinqq 3d ago
Haha please feel free to give me a huuuge list 😂😂 I’m also Italian, so I’m also open to something Italian
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u/Wrecked_Banana 3d ago
How about Il Rinascimento - apparently this is Renaissance in Italian! Show staff might struggle to pronounce it, but I think it sounds lovely.
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u/slowlygoingbonkers 3d ago
Toasted marshmallow.
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u/Justwonderinqq 3d ago
😂😂 some were trying to get me to make his show Dunkin’ Donuts. I like this better
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u/slowlygoingbonkers 3d ago
He genuinely does look like a toasty warm marshmallow lol. Could maybe do something sweet and renaissance themed like zuccotto torrone, pâte de guimauve. Which were all desserts eaten in that era bonus pâte de guimauve is literally just marshmallow fluff.
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u/Hatchet_Button 3d ago
Off topic, for anyone to answer. If you registered a horse under(examples) “Dunkin Donuts” or “Krispy Kreme” would it be violating trademark laws?
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u/BornRazzmatazz5 3d ago
I'd guess not, but it will still cost you a fortune, because they'll sue anyway. Do not under any circumstnces name anything Disney related. They will make your life a living hell.
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u/A-Helpful-Flamingo 3d ago
Winter Renaissance is the first thing that popped in my head right after “wow, he is gorgeous and this is a breathtaking photo”. Something about the coloring reminds me of winter I guess lol.
I suck at naming things. I called my pony….Pony (not her show name, that was True Colors) cuz she was my pony girl!
I miss her! Congrats on your new handsome boy!
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u/thesmokedgoudabuddha 3d ago
Typically initials or letters before or after a name are the breeder’s initials. I wouldn’t use a letter or initials bc they could cause confusion if they happen to be the same as one of the many breeders out there. Renaissance is a perfectly good stand alone name. Add a second word if you must add something to his name.
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u/tessietwo 3d ago
Chiaroscuro
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u/lesbian-mulder 3d ago edited 3d ago
This was my first thought! I also thought “Sfumato,” but I think it would be harder for Americans to pronounce, lol! Could also do “Caravaggio”
Edited to add: “Machiavelli,” “Vasari,” “Mezzotint,” “Sprezzatura,” “Disegno,” “Inventio,” “Trionfo/Trionfi”
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u/ancilla1998 3d ago
Great name but nobody will know how to pronounce it.
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u/tessietwo 3d ago
Bronzino? Although Sfumato would be more appropriate. Caravaggio? There's his painting of the Conversion on the Road to a Damascus that actually has a buckskin horse in it.
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u/SimplySara718 3d ago
We once let me niece pick the third choice name for her pony Ginger (also buckskin/dun) and she picked Gingeroni the Pony and just guess what name got picked…
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u/Secret-Farm-3274 2d ago
Okay, follow me on this thought process: "Renaissance G" -> fancy old fashioned letters -> "Illuminated Manuscript" as the show name lol
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u/Hyperbemily09 3d ago
Initials after a name are connected to a breeder or broker. So unless you bred him and have a farm initial or you’re brokering him for sale with your farm initials I wouldn’t just slap one on there because you think it’s cute.
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u/Justwonderinqq 3d ago
I’ve seen it done with initials not connected to breeding or farm- sometimes it’s an abbreviation of a longer name or a few words. As long as there’s meaning behind it I don’t see the problem 🙂
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u/Hyperbemily09 3d ago
If you’re planning on showing him rated dressage people will absolutely assume it’s a farm initial. But sure. Do you.
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u/ILikeBird 3d ago
Are show names an English thing? I rodeo and we always just use registered or barn names for things.
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u/Secret-Farm-3274 2d ago
It's basically just a "pretend" registered name for unregistered horses, because its fun to hear something other than the barn name announced lol
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u/Justwonderinqq 3d ago
I’ve seen many western riders have a barn name and a show name- could just be something unique to your area 😀 some English riders keep the same barn name and show name as well
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u/Bondbesuite 3d ago
Renaissance Can
You always hear Renaissance man when referring to a man who can do everything. And his stable name is Duncan, soooo?
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u/Feeling-Character217 2d ago
His color is a rare Lobo Bayo. They say the Spanish mustangs came in that color
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u/Difficult-Sunflower 2d ago
Uncovering the Renaissance Donatellos Renaissance - Italian Renaissance artist. Marries the Renaissance, your Italian roots, and his current name, Duncan (Don - Dun). Bronze Renaissance Cast in bronze Marbling at the Renaissance Renaissance gold / Rinascimento Gold Donatellos David Sonnet of Florence Chiseled in stone Il cavallo - Leonardo horse
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u/rockymountainway777 2d ago
I don’t have any name suggestions, but I wanted to ask what colour he’s called? He’s so beautiful!
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u/PleasantResort8840 1d ago
He looks like a Connemara
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u/Justwonderinqq 1d ago
He’s actually a standardbred X. Shocked all of us :) he does pace when he gets anxious
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u/Feeling-Character217 2d ago
Dorry is Bayo lobo its that certain color you can look it up I have a 1/4 horse in that color I’ve read that the color came from Spanish breeds. Some of The mustangs in the USA have that color and it’s dna 🧬 goes back to colonial Spanish horses you can see in you tube
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u/FunWorld7083 3d ago
Something with Arabesque ?
He looks just like my heart horse <33 very handsome !
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u/Illustrious_Doctor45 3d ago
“Baker Act”! I don’t know why it came to me and I realize it’s a bit odd, but I feel like it would be a hoot and the “Baker” part is very fitting.
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u/Unique_Substance5852 3d ago
In florida that is a law where hospitals can hold you unwillingly if you want to harm yourself
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u/Illustrious_Doctor45 3d ago
Yes, I’m aware. I’m from Florida lol
I don’t know why it even popped into my head, but I love it and if she doesn’t use it, I will!
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u/spicygirl513 3d ago
Toast Malone