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Post by Savina on Jun 2, 2008 21:52:38 GMT -5
as Heavne's parents pulled to a stop,Heaven leaped out of the truck,worried about hwo well the amre had taken the trip,she had sensed the mare wouldn't like it,and had heard her kicking...Heaven opened the door slowly,talking softly..She stepped in beside the mare,petting her and talking soothingly as she untied her,and began to lead her towards the exit..The trailer was parked right next to a fence,so Heaven only had to coax her a few steps,and she was in..Heaven closed the gate quickly,and blocked her mind of all else,keeping her full attention on the mare at the end of the lead rope..She felt a connection,and felt like she knew what teh amre was thinking...
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 4, 2008 15:16:16 GMT -5
Shadow clattered off the trailer, glad to be out. She began to trot away from the girl, but she had clipped a lead rope onto her.
I'm not free. I thought I was free now? Sherescued me, does she let me go and let me be with my own?
In her mind, she imagined running free as a mustang. But the lead rope was a constant reminder. She saw a mare in the paddock next to hers that was whinnying for Heaven. Who are YOU? The horse called to Shadow. Heaven is MY person. She shook her mane at Shadow and trotted off.
OOC: Hope you dont mind I just made Easter talk for a second!
IC: Shadow arched her neck and pranced, and then reared high and squealed to let other horses know she was here. She landed lightly and turned to Heaven. She nudged the girl with her nose and stamped. She wanted to work, now, or be let free to gallop.
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Post by Savina on Jun 4, 2008 21:52:14 GMT -5
Heaven smiled at Shadow,and patted her before unclipping her lead rope,I can work her tomorrow,Heaven thought to herself,and turned her attention to Easter,who was trotting around and nickering,Heaven smiled at her,and made a kissing sound,as she walked over to the fence dividing the mares,and patted Easter's nose,trying to make the filly feel better..
OOC: I don't mind,as long as it suits her,she is based off of one of my real life horses^^
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 9, 2008 12:12:02 GMT -5
Shadow was surprised when the girl unclipped the rope. She extended her nose to touch the girl's arm in thanks, but she was already walking away. Shadow saw her go to the filly who had called out to her, and then flattened her ears meekly. Oh.. She turned and trotted to the end of the paddock, as far away from the opposite fence as possible, and sniffed over the four foot high fence. She could jump it. But not now...
Shadow cantered around the paddock, noting every fence post and rail, and every blade of grass. She was trapped in this square pen. Until the girl decided to work with her, but that may be ages from now. She needed work, or something to do. A wide puddle lay by the middle of the field, and it caught her eye. Shadow pricked her ears toward it. She rose itno a gallop and neatly arched over it easily.
Take that! She thought proudly, and bucked when she landed. She was showing off for the girl, even though she wasn't watching. Shadow settled down quickly and began to crop grass under a wide and leafy tree in the corner of the paddock. This was her spot now, where she would spend her time. Lush grass in the shade of a tree. Perfect.
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(Night time)
Shadow shivered the skin on her shoulders as a fly landed. It took off, and she was glad when no more came. She heard a distant horse whinny, as if they too couldn't sleep. She whinnyed back, a greeting, but then trotted restlessly in a tight circle.
Captivity was not her thing.
She trotted away from the fence and circled again, but then picked up an easy canter. Her hoofs pounded the earth with soft thuds, and she sped for the fence. A moment later, she lifted off and landed perfectly on the other side. SHadow proudly trotted along the fence from the outside and called to the other horses. They glanced up in surprise, but then fell asleep again. Shadow galloped up the hill, away from the paddocks, and saw the riding ring, filled with jumps. She soared over the fence and walked around the jumps with an excitement. What were these things? A jumping saddle sat on the fence surrounding the ring, and she sniffed it nervously. Weird. She saw two jumps, close together, and eyed them curiously. She cantered towards the first one and cleared it neatly, but hadn't anticipated the jump on the other side to be just two strides away! She shortened her stride in a panicked way and then clumsily lept for the next jump, a wide oxer. Her front legs brought the jump clattering to the ground, and her momentum carried her sideways into the fence. The jumping saddle was right where she was headed! She crashed into it, and felt the cold stirrup irons digging into her side as she struggled to rise. A cool wind picked up and Shadow felt suddenly very afraid. She saw shadows creeping around her, and reared high with a terrified scream. She lunged away from the fence and scrambled over the oppostie one, streaking down the hill. More fences loomed in front of her, and she shied away from them. The next thing she knew was that she was racing across the wide grassy stretch in front of the house, and then a hard, gray road came under her feet. She stumbled, and fell, and lay there, terrified, waiting for morning.
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Post by Savina on Jun 9, 2008 17:12:08 GMT -5
Heaven had decided to arrive early that moning,and work her new mare..As she was walking there,she spotted something in the distance,on the side of the road,a little past the stables,Heaven headed towards it,and she was shocked to see it was Shadow!"Hey there girl,You have a late Night last night?"Heaven spoke softly to the mare,walking slowly towards her,taking each step softly,to let her know she mean no harm...The mare had many bruises from what Heaven could see..Heaven got up close to her,and encouraged her to stand,The stable wasn't far away,she reasoned,i think i can lead her by her halter....Heaven continued speaking softly,hoping to soothe her as much as possible...
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 10, 2008 10:40:35 GMT -5
Shadow heard the girl's voice and scrambled to her feet. She trembled and eyed the halter in the girl's hand warily. She saw the girl's body language, saying that she wanted to take her to the stable, and Shadow obliged. She began to walk shakily to the barn. Was the girl going to work with her? SHe hoped so.
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Post by Savina on Jun 10, 2008 15:03:00 GMT -5
Heaven led her back to the stabels,where she picked up a lead rope and clipped it on Shadow.She called a hello to Easter,who nickered back,and got some brushes,and medicine in case Shadow was injured..There were many bruises,but Heaven didn't see anything preventing the mare from a ride,so she got out the tack,and slowly tacked the mare up,taking her time to show the mare everything she put on her...Easter's saddle would fit,so she used it,and used the filly's bridle as well..Since Easter used a mild bit,Heaven decided to use it,and see where that led them...
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 12, 2008 19:08:18 GMT -5
OOC: English or Western?
IC: Shadow jumped at the lead rope, but was glad when she took it off to put on the bridle. It was her other horse's. Shadow sniffed it curiosuly but settled down easily. Will the pother horse get mad? She thought, and nudged the girl.
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Post by Savina on Jun 12, 2008 21:07:27 GMT -5
OOC: what would you prefer? Easter rides both^^
Heaven talked soothingly as she laid the saddle pad on the mare's back,and lowered the saddle onto her,she patted the mare;s neck,and gave her a light kiss on the forehead,being careful not to scare her.."You ready for a ride girl?"Heaven asked the mare,as she tightened up the cinch..She could tell the mare was a little uneasy,but wasn't sure if she was just excited,or unsure of herself...
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 16, 2008 15:03:28 GMT -5
OOC: well, you ride western at home, so it can be that, if you want..
Sure am! Shadow thought, and allowed herself to be tacked up.
OOC: Sorry...short short post...can Heaven hear SHadows thoughts?
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Post by Savina on Jun 16, 2008 18:50:33 GMT -5
OOC:Sure if you like! lol I'll make a post in Riding for us^^ Wanna hit the trails,the arena,or the XCountry?
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Post by Highhopes on Jun 16, 2008 19:50:41 GMT -5
OOC: maybe Shadow can ride both english/western and today is Xcountry..or just a trail ride..doesnt matter, but maybe the arena, just so you can get used to her gait and how she works and such..
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Post by Savina on Jun 17, 2008 11:05:11 GMT -5
OOC:OKay lol^^
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