SSO - !SPOILER! - The Ardennes (released)

[@Jongxwin]

The fact that the character shows emotion and actually 'does something' during the special movement made my heart warm, that was so adorable and i hope to see that on other breeds as well!

[@hssnd19]

my eyes were so big when i saw the smile

[@savvysunsparrow395]

They act shocked when the new mustang bucks as well!

[@miaow8670]

It also happens with Gen 3 Mustangs' special movement, our character laughs excitedly and throws her arm above her head :)

[@lilac_Fairy_gamer]

@@miaow8670i thought she was gasping in shock-

[@exosjlover]

Ikr! So adorable

[@morganbuddy5701]

I really like that this horse moves like it has all its weight to it. A bulky breed isn't going to move very fast or gracefully and I think they nailed the fact that it's so much bigger than other breeds. And the coats? Stunning. Good job SSO ❤

[@warriormaiden9829]

THIS!!! So much! Love the weight behind them.

[@oranjebeer6637]

They still need a month or

[@hamtaroluv98]

Omg the way our character smiles and pats them during the special move 😭

[@Pearlistic_]

ikr they finally did something useful instead of making our characters have a spaze

[@ABCQTBREB]

what about it

[@Pearlistic_]

@@ABCQTBREB they are actually doing something useful to get popular again

[@ABCQTBREB]

@@Pearlistic_ okay. Thanks for clarifying. it can be hard to understand these kinds of comments when they're half written and not finished.

[@jackal4782]

I like how they really tried to add weight in the Animations for a heavier breed, but i don't think they really achieved what they wanted, the fast gallop looks amazing, but the canter and the slow gallop come of as short-strided rather than heavy. I think the team has done a very good job at adding the feeling of weight in other horse breeds already.

[@artandanimation4119]

Yeah I agree! It just looks like the horse has an unnatural short stride! But I’m so happy with the special animation. Our character aren’t lifeless for once. And the coats are all really nice imo. I love that they remembered the ardennes aren’t tall just thick and wide

[@jackal4782]

@@artandanimation4119 i agree!

[@wikitygrys]

I do ride heavy drafts sometimes and they don't really do long strides, this is something that horses bred for sport and speed do

[@jackal4782]

​​​@@wikitygrysfirst horses i rode were coldblooded and draft horses as well, its completely true that they dont have as much reach as warmbloods for example, but in the canter, the animation looks way too heavy on the forehand imo. I like what they did for the walk, trot and full gallopp.

[@lovelykales4893]

The animations are the Appaloosa

[@shugoku4101]

HE CUTE HE BIG HE CHONKY HE SLEEPY I. LOVE. HIM! I was freaking waiting for this race all along. If Shire is my 9/10, Ardennes is a 10/10

[@LadyFluffles]

ikr I need him NOW

[@x.f3nnaz]

Everything, but not tall. I don’t like the way how small it is

[@shugoku4101]

@@x.f3nnaz true, also thought it's height would be around shire

[@ghoultooth]

@@x.f3nnazArdennes are surprisingly not really that tall, though I do think they should still be a little taller

[@peapea412]

Love to see the draft horses getting the attention they deserve! And am so thankful they chose to avoid a docked tail option, as that is the harsh norm of draft horses in society today! Probably going to buy at least 3 or 4 of them. That's got to be the most of any breed I'll ever get, lol! 💖💖

[@Its_Caylee]

I want to get both of the red and blue roans but I’ll probably just get the red roan

[@peapea412]

@@Its_Caylee same! Will probably get red roan, flaxen chestnut, and maybe the silver bay.

[@EllieHaysonEAU]

I just absolutely adore this horse! It is very good looking and all of the animations look very organic! This looks like a real horse! I do appreciate the Star Stable Producers making another draft horse! Personally they are my favorite and I would love to have more options! I will definitely be getting at least one. Most likely the dappled bay. I love the bays lol

[@tuvadahlin4503]

I’m just so happy to see SSO really improving. It has been a rough couple of years for all of us I think, personally I thought SSO was dying, with all of the backlash and this awkward phase of no content and the community being upset. But we are all witnessing an improvement, with Hollow Woods being updated and the team giving us long lasting content and amazing events that we all look forward to, it’s truly amazing to see. The patience and passion we have for this game has really payed off. I feel like they have actually listened. I’m over the moon seeing the subtle, yet huge differences they make to make the game good. Btw these horses are amazing and I’m so excited. I love draft horses, this is a dream come true.

[@Rose_Equestrian17]

I adore the special movement and stop animations for this breed! Sso has done an excellent job so far and I’m excited for their release!

[@Zanollias]

I am so glad seeing how chunky these guys are. Makes me happy and they look powerful.

[@almony0914]

the weight of the horse shows really well, the characters expressions are just heartwarming and the jumping animation looks so good, the hooves finally reach the ground before the animation stops! The team really nailed this one, can't wait to get them!

[@johannabergman8165]

You said something here that I have been getting annoyed by for YEARS!! When the horses jump, they don’t even reach the ground before the animation stops, but now I’ve realized they do on both the Ardennes and the Dutch Warmblood! 😍 SSO really improved everything!

[@shellonabeach4273]

​@@johannabergman8165to add on to this, all breeds do it when they level up and their speed gets faster 😕

[@eliesechaney9822]

it’s magnificent!! I was hoping for something similar to the RDR2 ardennes, and i wasn’t disappointed!!

[@oranjebeer6637]

Lol

[@Ebakyza]

I had one in RDO that looks similar to the Fort Pinta Ardennes, and this is my favourite from the coat variations!

[@lizabirchray3547]

I'm loving the fact that there is a part of the rdr community here!!!

[@serusd6025]

Bro are you comparing horses from RDR to horses from SSO?

[@dezzybarrie]

​@@serusd6025 they're talking about the colors bro

[@GoatBlaat]

I love drafts in general, as I've met quite a few throughout my riding years and they've always been such gentle chonks

[@LWolf94]

OMG our character has a unique animation to go along with the special animation??? It's even more adorable than the horse.

[@HazelTheBFG]

These are one of star stable's best horses so far!! They made them very realistic.

[@equinedreams5742]

i disagree tbh. while the model isnt horrible, the coats besides the dapple grey look very flat to me if ykwim

[@sigmasnowballs]

@@equinedreams5742well they aren’t finished yet, maybe they will change the shadowing.

[@equinedreams5742]

@@sigmasnowballs i hope so

[@14.1_handshigh]

I’m super excited for this hunk of chunk, I’ve always been impressed with how SSO has managed to make horses “feel” a certain way when riding. They did a phenomenal job with the weight of this horse (and how happy the rider was with the sit? ADORABLE!)

[@ripple_snacplayer8593]

EEEEE, so so exited! I cannot wait! I adore the roans! Their perfect! I cannot express how happy I am with their chunck, their gaits, and animations! EEEEE THEY CANNOT COME FAST ENOUGH

[@ABCQTBREB]

they're*

[@ripple_snacplayer8593]

@@ABCQTBREB I don’t like when people correct me. Plus this isn’t grammar/English class so it does t matter.

[@littlebirb59]

It’s a crime that we have to wait till January for these beauties!

[@Remi-px4qn]

I am really glad so many people love this horse. I don't see a single negative comment about them yet. I am absolutely not a chunky horse person so they do not appeal to me in the slightest but it is so great to see everyone else loving these horses

[@WilmaL-K]

As a owner of an (swedish) Ardennes horse i was so worried that they would have messed them up and make them too much like warmbloods in their gait (as they always do with the draft breeds in my opinion..), but im actually happy with them. They got the size, the soft face and eyes and the heavier gaits right. A big plus is that the flaxen chestnut looks like my boy in real life, so i couldnt be happier😌

[@kingaborowska4113]

i absolutely love this CHONKER it has the best idles so far, and special animation?! so cute ^-^

[@Nell_777]

OMG, I`m so in love with them. Probably the first breed, where I`ll buy all colours. Absolutly stunning! 🤩

[@cloversponyspamm]

For those of you saying they’re stiff: this is how they move. They aren’t as flowy and soft and as pretty lovers as others but that’s reality. They’re heavy horses, what do you expect ?

[@therose9081]

I truly love it. They did an amazing job with this one. I’ve grown up around Ardennes and North Swedish horses so they hold a special place in my heart. I wish they could redo the North Swedish horses as well. They have come so far in creating horses and I am so impressed!!

[@astridvanwoudenberg2237]

I never felled in love with A online horse but these Horses are the most gorgeous Horses on sso

[@rockham]

This is the most beautiful horse breed I’ve ever seen on sso.

[@pearlleeooo9955]

Me after seeing the first coat: ok I don’t really regret spending my star coin allowance on the Dutch warmblood Me after seeing the fort pints coat: I regret my life choices

[@ClemenceMisthearth]

The coats are just plain stunning and I love it

[@alisonjem]

I haven’t wanted one in every color in so long… but these horses are really amazing.. I want all of them, they look so good,

[@MaryStrideway]

I love seeing how star stable gets even more realistic every new horse (even more when the the new characters have been out) I’ve been playing since 2017 and the improvement is shocking. So heartwarming …

[@GraceSummerday]

So wow.. first of all thanks so much cc creations for another great video. I always get so happy when I see you’ve posted. My initial thoughts when I first look at these horses are, chunky as sso promised, I find the dark bay and a few others has A LOT of hair down on the hooves but not as obvious on the light bay. I’m not sure about this two coloured mane but look, I’m sure the sso community will love it ❤

[@suziqlover]

They are finally improving the elasticity in the animation in the stifle and hip area and it's so nice to see it keep connection instead of looking like a separate part on the older gen 3 horses. Excited for this one!

[@rosessa2006]

I am blown away by this breed. I really wasn't expecting to like it, but the quality of the model and animations are truly exceptional. Great job SSO, and thank you for this video, C.C.Creations!

[@alishal6031]

They're SO cute. I haven't been this excited for a new breed for years. Can't wait!

[@clarissa-om8qs]

It's so chonky, I love it. I really like how the animations show it's weight. Really well done. Definitely will be buying one

[@Beatrice_Windbook]

OMG SSO!!! This is the most beautiful thing you do in your intire life! The coats are beautiful, the animations are amazing and super fluid, the horse in general is extra cute, the special move is unic and super duper cute, and smile of the character…. But the best, is the way they look at you.. is sooooooooo cuteeeeeeee 🥹🥹🥹

[@Pace_BkDk_Stan]

oh i really hope they don't change anything. the look so gorgeous and fluffy!

[@DiavalGar]

OMG SO CHUNKY! I absolutely love them qwq the idol and special animations are so adorable too 💜

[@michellemorris4963]

Omg I love how the character has emotion and is smiling!!! So cute!!!

[@Karoleq-rl1gg]

The horses look really beautiful, as far as spoilers go. SSO did a great job when it comes to such "winter" horses! I am extremely proud of them. These fetlock brushes, their body weight, appearance... Everything is hooked up so that the horses look dazzling. Good job. All the ointments stole my heart at first sight. The shading is (for me) wonderful! I can't wait to see them published in the game. Once again, congratulations.

[@waterlily789]

I love how he looks heavy on the trot and gallop. You can really feel the weight of the horse

[@astridvanwoudenberg2237]

That little sparkle in their eyes🥹

[@HaileytheEquestriann]

I love how the character movies and interacts with the horse during the special movement, so cool!

[@Possumbreath]

now THAT is a chunky horse. Absolutely phenomenal

[@Suntaile]

I wish you included the animations to clean the hooves and such on the horses in the future. The Irish Cob one as an example is my absolute favourite as they just seem to love it so much :D

[@onegrumpyhorse9035]

They NAILED this. The coats are spectacular I'm super excited about that flaxen black chestnut

[@KK_teller]

That little "blep" aaaaah 😍 Ok, this one is something *and I just found out that I have really, REALLY weak spots for the bay babies* TwwwT They look so cute aaah, I can't TuT ❤

[@ABCQTBREB]

"tut"

[@TheSilentHawke]

it looks so good! i’ve been saving my star coins for this 😍

[@TheSilentHawke]

little disappointed there’s no strawberry roan but the blue roan has my heart

[@AnimalandCetacean_Editor]

I’m really excited for this breed!

[@Aimee0206]

Is no one going to talk about the fact that these horses can wear leg wraps despite having heavy feathering?! Finally!!

[@emmatheweeb6415]

I just love this horse, i think that it's one of the best horses sso has ever released, and even the thing that you can put on legwraps and boots adds a very nice touch. The animations are on point with the breed since it's a heavy draft and not to talk about the coat colors, they are magnificent. This said by a draft lover.

[@hotcrossbuns6585]

The first colour's eyes are different colours I love himmmmmm

[@mellowhny]

omg just the fact that you will be able to wear bandages/boots while having feathers without is AMAZING i wish they would do that for all of the horses

[@NeonJJ_195]

They look amazing! Can't wait to see them in-game 😍

[@kallyywallyy]

i really like these they're adorable :D

[@BabyShenanigans]

I love the snowflake dapple grey (not sure that's what it's called but they look like snowflakes to me). I also love that it starts to drift off to sleep while idle. So cute!! Can't wait to get one!

[@foxfangs4236]

the detail on the dapples of the last one omg... on my wishlist already!

[@Tublking]

I so happy you can visually see how heavy they are.

[@LollisWorld_]

NEW BEST HORSE EVER. I love the drafts, but this one takes the cake! It isn't overexaggerated like the percheron, and they still make the breed slightly heavy! I love them! Going to get them as soon as they come out! I mean exaggerated as in dragging hooves terribly, and slightly wonky like the percheron. No hate on star stable though! (This is the edit)

[@Cinnabunplays]

I only have one word that is as true as ever to describe this horse.... PERFECT!

[@nightstorm16]

What an *ABSOLUTE UNIT*

[@nexypaws]

THIS IS SO GOOD OH MY GOD!!!

[@tikooooooooo]

The horse and character while the special animation is playing out is so cuteeee

[@Dragongirl06]

they look so sweet and chonky i love it

[@blackthornelder]

YES LOOK AT THAT NECK IN THE GALLOP ITS SO GOOD!!! I'm in love with this horse ❤ finally a horse that doesn't look so stiff, and the walking animation looks like a full cycle compared to the shire where it looks like its incomplete. I am so excited

[@blackthornelder]

And the little kick in the jump 😭 I love this horse so much. It feels like the horses are finally starting to have personalities. I'm so excited

[@blackthornelder]

And the coat detail!! From the corn marks to roaning, the whisker marks on the muzzle and those dapples, ugh! This horse is gorgeous. The animations are fantastic and the chisp but not overwhelming coats is just to die for. This might be the first horse I purchase every colour for other than the Arabian/pintarabians and Pasos

[@lola_equestrian]

The character's animation during the special move looks like something that could be from the Sims 4, am I the only one thinking this ?

[@rosealpha2054]

I wish with some of the special moves(especially the lying down one) you could like hit a button and that’s like you can choose how long it goes on for so it’s not just like you’re down and you’re up one like two seconds

[@soarinsparks]

the horses just keep getting better and better!

[@Happysilly00]

Wow i can't wait 😮❤❤

[@happieeyt]

Not gonna lie, this is the first time in a loong time that I’m positively surprised. A new horse that DOESN’T have awful animations? All the other recent breeds have had beautiful models but the animations always disappoint me, being weird and unfinished, but these ones actually look fine. The only thing that’s missing to the breed is some polishing on the coats to make them less matte and plasticy.

[@havidikevidi]

I'd say that really depends on a person, because i find the other recent horses fine but these ones are just awful.

[@happieeyt]

@@havidikevidi fair enough lmao. I guess we could just say that every horse is awful then

[@lirieboshtraj2656]

I really wish they can fix our avatars a bit more because I hate how big they look on all horse breeds, i miss when the horse was the center of attention every time I rode them but now I just focus on how huge the avatars looks. But the horse is super cute!!

[@cloudyyy_dragons]

ITS SO CHONKY I LOVE IT 😭🩵 I absolutely love the way it dozed off that’s adorable- I’ll definitely buy it

[@Neptune_EQ]

THEY ARE SO PRECIOUS. These horses are going to break my bank. I hope they become less stiff when released, as they look short-strided and... plastic-y? But either way, they're so precious. Can't wait!

[@alaskajade5938]

Omg these are amazing and the new mane style with the intertwined colours plaits are stunning I am going to be buying at least 3 or 4 of these beauties

[@longlegger7025]

I love the horses model and the concept and I guess they'll work on the animations a little more but I beg them to make the coat detailing a little more and for this to not actually be final because the Dutch Warmblood has SUCH a detailed coat and this feels a little blank- except the last coat. Not complaining just hoping. My hopes will probably be achieved if the standard of the last horse is held.

[@dsbarn3264]

These horses are so *CHONKY* and *ADORABLE*❤❤ they remind me of big dogs ❤

[@wilburWooo]

First! I am so ready for these horses❤

[@ILOVE_DEFT0NES]

I LOVE how they fall asleep when idle!

[@pastelmoon9118]

Awww the animations in the special move

[@arithefreakadella]

Ok wow, this horse look absolutely stunning!

[@myseaside]

I can't wait! I love this breed so much, I love the gaits, coats and chonk

[@Sovaiku]

i'm in love! The model looks great and the gaits show that the horse is heavy...

[@Luci_frc]

They look so cute and chunky, I love them! :0

[@davinadavito]

I love that our character is showing emotion

[@Spooky_Spoo]

They should be taller than that, and also the front legs of the canter at too far in. BUT I LOVE THEMMMMM I'M SO BUYING EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM

[@shellonabeach4273]

I get what you mean about "too far in," I think SSO was trying too hard to make it look like a heavy breed but they also forgot the fact that they are strong enough to move their legs and extend their stride out a bit more 😅

[@karo2146]

Yeaaah their colors look so great, I hope the gaits are too !

[@silverheart5630]

I feel robbed we aren't getting these beauties for Christmas 💔 That roan is soemthing else 🥰

[@Nolwennh22]

Moooooh I love it !!

[@EllieHaysonEAU]

I think I cried when I saw these, they are so beautifully made ;u;

[@elenanero3744]

DUDE I AM PEEING MY PANTS. THIS HORSE BREED IS THE BEST YET

[@ReiX_Sharkwin]

They are amazing! The animations flow beautifully and the coat variations are stunning- not to mention they are ADORABLEE! Star stable are really starting to listen and have upped their game! Love your videos xx 💕💕

[@iclynnx]

I'm already in love with the bay roan, I will be buying that one for sure. The gaits are nice too, they're cute and I actually like the little kick they do when jumping. It's on the Finnhorse as well, and it's pretty neat.

[@shellonabeach4273]

It's actually called a bay roan! And I agree! It's so pretty 🥰

[@iclynnx]

​@@shellonabeach4273Ah, strawberry roan is on a chestnut, and the one shown here is a bay, right? Sorry for the confusion. It can be called a red roan too, right? The same thing shows up when I search "red roan" and "bay roan".

[@shellonabeach4273]

@@iclynnx it's a bay roan because it has black points; for example the ears, legs, an mane. Caused by the agouti gene which distributes black pigment on the coat and the roan dilute gene adds the roan of course! Red roans have the roan gene added on the chestnut gene so it does not have black points! That was a bit scientific but hopefully you can understand!

[@iclynnx]

@@shellonabeach4273 Yeah, I love getting into scientific terms. I understand. Thank you for the info!

[@shellonabeach4273]

@@iclynnx of course!!

[@MysteriousUser1]

HANDS DOWN my favorite horse SSO ever made. ABSULUTELY beautiful 🤯🤍

[@catherinecalaway956]

Just when I was thinking... a horse with feathers so no leg wraps... it pops up wearing leg wraps. Love the weighty feel to the animations.

[@joyboxall5534]

Stunning details and the fact that the player has a nice animation when it sits down ❤

[@renat.6508]

This horse looks nice for the winter

[@LadyFluffles]

ITS SO FLUFFY IM OBSESSED 🤩

[@ladylynx2431]

What is everyone's favorite coat color??? Mine is number 4!

[@shellonabeach4273]

Okay.... The eyes when the look twards you... Cuteness overload 😭😭😭

[@Onlexia]

I love this horse! I’m usually not huge for heavier breeds but this one has my heart for sure

[@Trainfor_Golden]

I love how the horse looks, definitely gonna buy it after I buy the Dutch Warmblood. I've never seen the characters smile before!