All of our activity checks, special announcements, and upcoming events will be posted here; along with anything else that we think is important for our members know. So remember to check in often and make sure you're up to date with what's going on around here.

Sub-board: Activity Checks

Have a question, comment, suggestion, or concern? This is your place to voice them. Our admins will do our best to answer your questions and help you find a solution. If you have a suggestion or idea, just remember to keep it polite and constructive. Thanks!

If you're going to be gone for a while or have decided to quit or take a break, remember to post here and let the staff and members know where you went so we don't think you went inactive. If you're quitting, this will let us know to delete your account, and give us a chance to say our goodbyes...

No one likes anti-socialness, so here's your place to chill-out and get to know the other lovely members. Introduce yourself, gather opinions, share stories, photos, journals, whatever! So don't be shy! Post away my dear, we don't bite.

Sub-boards: Behind the mask, Games

This is where it all begins... once you've read the rules, come here to create a female character to rp with. Have fun and remember to follow the form provided. You might want to check out the handy Application Guidelines sample too.

Sub-boards: Accepted Applications, Pending Applications, Declined Applications

This is where it all begins... once you've read the rules, come here to create a male character to rp with. Have fun and remember to follow the form provided. You might want to check out the handy Application Guidelines sample too.

Sub-boards: Accepted Applications, Pending Applications, Declined Applications

Once you've read the rules and have begun on an application, you're free to come here and create a horse for your character. As always, remember to follow the form provided.

Sub-board: Current Boarders

Not everyone has the luxury of owning their own horse, so come here if you wish for your character to lease a stable horse. Nothing's stopping you now, so get riding!

Say what? Rumor has it there's a Gossip Girl around Pinewood. That's right, she knows what you did last night... good luck keeping your dirty little secrets under the wraps in a small town like this. Come here to check up on the latest gossip.

If you have multiple characters, here's where you can keep track of them all. You can post their bios, plots, current relationships, ect. Pretty much a general over-view of each of your characters. Thread Trackers can also be put here. One thread per member, please.

Come here to create your very own photo album and express the many sides of your character! Post whatever you'd like, just nothing offensive please.

Want to get all the secrets off your chest? Or maybe you just want to get all your thoughts on paper. Either way, here's a place where you can keep a journal for your character. You can read what other people have wrote, but shhh... it's not nice to read and tell.

Located in the center of the stable, this is where our resident horse's stay. Chances are that you'll find yourself here very often, wither bonding or caring for your horse. The stalls are clean and comfortable, offering a relaxing atmosphere for your horse. The large Tack Room is at the end of the long hall and to the left, where each boarder gets their own personal cubbies for holding their tack and horse supplies, as well as a locker for holding their personal things and other riding gear. A small shower and bathroom are also located there. A wash rack sits at the end of the hall to the right, where you can bathe and wash your equine, and out the large wooden doors lead you to our riding rings.

Located right above the Stable Hall, this fun and spacious little room holds a large TV, a radio, two couches and plenty of chairs; providing a comfortable and cozy atmosphere to hang out with stable buddies (or maybe some other riffraff). A small fridge sits in the corner, serving as a great place to store your lunch, or grab a snack and a bottle of water. Have fun, but don't cause too much trouble; I'm sure the janitor wouldn't appreciate a mess. Pinewood meetings, gatherings, and inside events are also held here occasionally.

These nice dirt rings are easily accessible from the stable hall, located just outside and to the right. You can come here to practice a few courses or simply warm-up your horse. Both English and Western Rings are available to our boarders 24/7 for whatever purpose they choose.

Sub-boards: English Ring, Western Ring

These two large rings are located just to the left of the Practice Rings and just as easily accessible from the Stable Hall. Western and English lessons are held in separate rings, taught by our Riding Instructors. If you would like to schedule a lesson, be sure to sign up for it at the Front Desk. Only Riding Instructors may start threads here.

Sub-boards: English Lessons, Western Lessons

If your like a lot of us here at Pinewood, you love some good old barrel racing. Here you can practice your barrel skills as well as work on your speed and endurance. We don’t really require any supervision with this particular sport, but as always you should ride with a helmet as it is always safer that way. Not just barrels are located in this out door arena, but poles for pole bending as well. Gymkhanas are sometimes held here when the occasion arises.

Here is where all the jumps are located. The arena is large and well kept; surrounded by strong white vinyl fencing and containing a firm dirt base. On one side, you'll find the small jumps, which are best for beginning riders or horses, as well as warm up jumps. On the other side are the larger jumps, best suited for professional horse and riders (or perhaps if you're looking to step it up to the next level). Always make sure you wear your helmet out here.

Hardly anyone uses them any more, since most horses get along fine in the pasture... but these Round-pens are great if you want to keep your horse solitude for a while (or if they don't get along with other equines). In fact they are just calling your name! Any extra money found in the Pinewood budget is currently going towards an indoor riding ring, so we'd sure applicate if you'd fix these old pens up for us. Yes, they are certainly safe enough for turn out, but also not particularly a sight to behold... So it's all up to you.

With 20 acres of rolling hills, shade, and even a small creek, you can turn you faithful equine companion out here to graze and relax after a long day's work. Boarders, feel free to lead your horses out here for a nice, long and relaxing ride in the open pastures. Our staff check the water troughs every morning to make sure they are filled with fresh, clean water, and we make sure they never freeze over in the winter, so no worries. If you wish to keep your horse(s) separate from the others, you may also put them in the Mare and Foal Pasture.

Sub-board: The Mare and Foal Pasture

Sometimes you just need a nice relaxing trail ride... located on the west side of the stable yard, the Pinewood trail is a beautiful historic path that runs through Pinewood forest. On it you will pass Bentfield brook, the old cemetery (but I wouldn't stay long there), and the lake. Not to mention the breathtaking West Virginia scenery. If you're lucky enough, you might even stumble upon the old race track... enjoy!

Sub-board: The Racetrack

With the highest rated large animal facility in the county, Adams Veterinary Clinic is guaranteed to offer 5 star health care for your pet. You can bring your horse here if they become ill or injured, but be sure to come here regularly for routine check-ups and vaccines as well. The clinic is run by Dr. Adams, who happens to be Pinewood's exclusive vet.

Ouch, so you found yourself at Pinewood General huh? Well it's just like any other hospital really: sterile white walls, bright lights, and the smell of alcohol. What, do they mop the floors with that stuff? Anyway, at least you can rest assured that Pinewood General is up-to-date on all the modern equipment. The rooms aren't very big but hey, at least you have one of those cool beds right? Open wide and say 'ahhh'... good luck getting out of here.

Just can't resist those cute puppy eyes? Come on in and adopt a new pet! If you have a pet you can't take care of anymore, you can also drop it off here and you can be assured they'll give it a great home.

Enjoy a relaxing stroll through this beautiful rural park. Feed the ducks, bike the trails, or just sit and enjoy nature after a long day. This park is know for it's beautiful walking and biking trails, as well as it's lake and breathtaking Virginia mountain scenery.

Tsk, tsk. Now you've gone and landed yourself in jail. Way to go, you're going to be the talk of the town now. Good luck stopping those rumors...

So you're going retro eh? Groovy! This retro-style roller rink is the perfect place to hang out with your friends, or maybe take your date for a fun night out. Just don't forget to bring enough money for skate rental and drinks. That's a pretty cool disco ball isn't it?

Sure, it'd nothing fancy, but Bluebird Diner is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat. It's retro 50's-style appeal is sure to make you fall in love with it... be sure to bring a few bucks for the juke-box.

The Old Fashioned Soda Shoppe is another great place to chill out with friends. Run by the kind old Mrs. Pewter, you will always feel at home. Most of Pinewood's Rider's come here after lessons to cool down and fulfill their sweet tooth. Wither you crave something different like a pineapple kiwi peanut butter and marshmallow slide (ewww) or just a plain bowl of vanilla ice-cream you're sure to find it with almost any combination available...

Who doesn't love to hang out at the mall? The local riffraff like to come here to stir up trouble, but you don't hang with that crowd, right? So you've got nothing to worry about. The mall isn't that big, but it offers you all your basic needs, as well as a few of your favorite stores. So go ahead and shop away! Don't forget to bring some extra money for the food court, or the movie theater maybe? Have fun!

Welcome to the concert hall! All the good local bands come here to play and it's a popular place to hang out; as well as catch up on the music frenzy that's taking Pinewood by storm... Oh yes, this is gonna be good.

The music pub is a record store, as well as a club house sort of thing. It’s a great place for music lovers to hang out and listen to some local bands perform acoustic. You can buy band merchandise, CD's, posters, ect. Have fun!

Welcome to Rumors; the new dance club in town. It's sure to be a big hit, and it's already stirring up controversy. A dance club in Pinewood? Scandalous! But you know you're curious... located appropriately at the edge of town, you can come here to dance the night away to some of the best music in town. Or maybe dancing isn't your thing. No worries, you can head over to the bar and try out the new drinks. Alright now who's ready to party? Time to break in those fake ID's...

Here lies your loved ones. Come pay your respects, but don't stay too long; this is a sad place.

Bella vista is for all your normal folk. Yes, buy normal I mean it. These are all around nice houses, large and roomy. They have backyards and such for your house pets too. These are extremely safe, and are located near the park. It’s an all around big neighborhood, lots of areas to chill and even a public pool. They don’t live up to the Springwood houses, but are much better than the trailer homes.

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