Cochiti

Introduced in: Native Lights

Appearance
Cochiti is a dark brown mare with white and black spots on her flank. She also has black and white wolf prints across her body, and one on her forehead. Her mane and tail are black with white highlights, and she wears a gold necklace with white animal teeth of some sort on it.

Tribe
The tribe this steed is based on lived around Cochiti Lake, New Mexico. They are a subdivision of the Pueblo people. In 1680 they revolted against the Spanish occupation. Pueblo is a Spanish word that means “village.” Pueblo buildings are made of adobe, which is a type of sun-dried brick made of clay or mud mixed with fiber such as straw. They are permanent dwellings. The Pueblo people made textiles and pottery. They practiced a religion that involved prayer sticks made of colorful beads, feathers and fur. The Pueblo people are renowned for their extensive mythology.

Inspirational Message
"Look at the positive side of what you are doing and have fun."