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What Kind of Horse is Epona?

Journal Entry: Sat Sep 11, 2010, 3:20 PM



I started a topic on THE ZELDA PROJECT FORUMS on the breed of Epona! We are beginning our research in finding the perfect Epona for the Hyrule Field/Lon Lon Ranch shoots, and we'd like to get the opinions and input of the fans!  Head over to the forums and let us know what you think! Zelda fans are extremely particular about everything, and we are no different, so we felt that a little bit of fan interaction with us, and your opinions on what kind of horse you think we should rent for the shoots would be fun!

While personally I know nothing about horses, I have read many times in threads of the past that most people consider her either a Belgian, or a Clydesdale/Quarter Horse mix. If you had to find the perfect Epona in real life, what kind of horse do you think she would be?




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~Yuinah Nov 20, 2011  Hobbyist Artist
She is most definitely a Haflinger horse. ^^
I've seen so many pictures people have taken, trying to compare and contrast it with Epona. Most pf the time the horse it a Haflinger.

Haflinger horses are commonly a little smaller than your average horse, and have a pure white mane and tail. Their coats vary from light brown toa dark rosey; or sorrel color.
I'm not Nintendo, but I'm 99% sure.
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:iconfluffy-horror:
Take a look at this Haflinger, it's got that beautiful deep red coat color she has along with the white mane:
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:iconfluffy-horror:
As I posted in the poll:
Haflinger, unquestionably. They're a sporty type of draft, definitely draft horse but not all bulk, still capable of running and jumping, but got the fluffy draft feet... And ALL Haflingers come in flaxen chestnut, the color which Epona is most likely to be. Just take a look at these pretties:
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Hmm, I mostly think that Epona is a Flaxen Chestnut... Of course, there are other colors to consider, you could get into the silver dilutes which is a whole 'nother cup of tea, but silver dilutes usually never get such a rich red body color...

Here's another Flaxen Chestnut, this one is apparently a Gypsy Vanner:
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~RoninMoro Sep 28, 2010  Professional Artist
An old man near my childhood home raised Belgians, and several of them looked identical to Epona. I think that breed would be your best bet, both for coloring and for build....
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:iconjessimine-roe:
The coloring if going to be your worst nightmare. You'll never find a red that deep with that white of a mane and tail. Flaxen, or lighter colored, yes, but not that much of a contrast. Also, the legs shading from black to white occurs often, but usually not uniformly on all four legs.

Lots of dye/photoshop will be needed in order to get her colors "true".

As for a breed, I would go with a fresian. They're the perfect blend of bulk and lithe ability. The issue is, their body coloring is nearly always black. If you can find a light colored fresian who's owner is willing to let you dye him.her, you're all set to go!
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:iconfluffy-horror:
You can definitely get horses that deep red IRL:
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~Ponthion Sep 21, 2010  Hobbyist General Artist
I'd go with Clydesdale or Belgian.
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~Arukioru-Zarina Sep 18, 2010  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Well, I've read in the manga, that she's a clydesdale :)
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:icondiamondcrosshairs:
chestnut Thoroughbred gelding? just a random thort
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:iconthelasthylian:
To be honest I don't think she is modeled after any particular breed, just a generic horse.
However, if it's a question of obtaining the right breed of horse that looks like her I was try and do just that =/
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