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Author: Alli |
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Date Posted: 15:58:55 01/04/03 Sat Alli slipped on her tall boots and walked down to the barn. The whinnies of all the horses greeted her as she stepped inside. She opened Feather’s stall door and the playful Arab nickered eagerly. Feather’s dapple grey coat shone brightly in the pale sunlight and her perfect confirmation was very noticable. “Hey, sweetie.” Alli said, rubbing the soft mare. She had an equitation lesson with her mom and she was bound to be drilled on her position & riding skills. Feather pranced eagerly in place as Alli tacked her up. The mare was so playful and frisky! Alli saw her mom standing in the middle of the ring, looking very business like. “Oh no, she looks very serious, probably going to be a HARD lesson!” Alli muttered nervously, leading her mare into the ring. She mounted easily and started Feather walking on a circle. “Heels down, back arched. Alli, shoulers squared!” Susan said, her voice light and cheerful. Alli sighed with relief and made her position practically flawless. “Light wrists, gentle hands, make you riding look effortless.” Susan instructed, watching closely and missing nothing. Alli went thrgouh her warm up, with her position flawless. As she cued for the canter, Feather tossed a playful buck and then launched into a hand gallop. Alli brought her back to trot and made the transition again. “Alright, Alli, now that you and Feather are warmed up, I’m going to have you ride on the lunge line without reins.” Susan said, tying a knot in the reins and hooking the lunge line to Feather’s bridle. The Arab snorted eagerly and danced forward in a smooth walk. Alli kept her hands on her hips and flowed with the movement. Susan had Feather walk, trot, and canter with Alli in this position. “Now, we’re going to have you go over this 1’6” oxer like this. Rise out of the saddle when we jump.” Susan said, seeing Alli’s nervous look. “Alright.” Alli said hesitantly. She rose out of the saddle as Feather leapt over the jump at a canter. They did a few more movements before Alli & Feather headed back to the barn. She untacked her mare quickly and gave her a warm bath. Then, she fed all the horses, stopping at Sandy’s stall. She loved her uncle’s pony, so cute and sweet. “Hey, Sandy.” Alli cooed, patting the pony and giving her a carrot. She gave Nori a special kiss before heading to the house. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |