Lingering thoughts

[Raelynn]

I mindlessly watched the horses in the pastures as Imade my way to the barn, arms crossed as I thought about the three years that had passed. Emerald eyes had a hint of grey to them, the grey jodhpurs I wore made my eyes even more vivid. I wore a black polo shirt with a couple bottons at the top undone. Today I had pulled my hair up in my casual, traditional sloppy bun. Nothing special about me today. My left hand moved up to my neck, the silver hollow heart was lightly held between my index finger and thumb. A soft sigh escape me as I let it slip from my fingers and settle on my lower neck.


Boots thudded softly on the cement floor, but I couldn't hear the sound. Gaze averted to each horse in the stalls, I wanted to ride today, force myself to forget the past and move on. I was afraid to get in the saddle today, yes. The date was the reason. I needed to show myself that nothing would happen today, nor tomorrow. But I knew it would take someone else's persuasion to get me in the saddle.

I shook my head slightly as I rounded the corner, gaze shifted to each stall as I looked for anyone. What would Sam need me to do today?

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam stood before a stall, smiling at a tiny filly in there. SHe had made a mother utter. It was a bucket hanging in teh air with two teats on teh bottom. A tube went from teh bucket to her office where the milk was put in. Her ears heard boots and she looked back, seeing Rae.Oh hey Rae, seh said, wiping off her hands and walking over.Are you busy today? I got a job for you.

[Raelynn]

I seen Sam, smiling as she began to speak. After I had read her lips I shook my head slightly, I had nothing to do.

What do you need me to do?

I questioned, eager to get the day started.

ooc|| That is so short....

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

((Tis okie lol))

Sam smiled softly and went over to a stall where a leapord mare stood, prancing and tossing her head.This is Belle. SHe needs exercise but I can't because I have to work with some new horses and keep an deye on a foal, she explained.This girl rides western and if you want, you cna take her around the barrels. Belle eagerly shoved her head out of teh stall and looked at the girl.

[Raelynn]

As the mare poked her head out I offered her my hand to smell. I looked to Sam to read her lips and nodded with a smile on my lips, but it slowly faded. Why today? But I wanted to get in the saddle today, I had to face my fear.

Okay, no problem.

I entered the stall, stroking the mare's neck. She was beautiful, I loved her already. I reached outside the stall and grabbed the leadrope. After I had hooked the clip to her halter I opened the stall door and lead her to the cross-ties. It only took me a few seconds to hook her to the crossties, I looked to Sam.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam went inot the tack room and cmae back with her saddle and bridle, setting them donw on the floor.She knows leg cues and neckreining and is very sensitive to them. Be careful, seh said, putting the bridle on teh mare. Jay had groom her and some others this morning already adn was working his way down the barn, brushing. Belle snorted eagerly and flicked her tail, wanting to go. But she behaved and waited.

[Raelynn]

Great, my weaknesses....

I thought after I had read Sam's lips. I picked up the saddle and blanket and settled it gently on Belle's back. I would just take it slow with the mare today. I reached under the mare's barrel and grabbed the girth, tightening it to the proper length. I made sure it was tight enough and stroked her wither. I took the reins lightly and unhooked her from the cross-ties.


ooc|| Ooooh, I am tempted to make something happen....-ebil-

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

((Dont...))

Belle eagerly went with the girl, eager to go for a ride. Sam followed, smiling softly. They looked nice together but she felt Rae didn't like ridng western as much as she did.. what was it.. English? Yeah. That was it. Maybe she should meet the new appy mare.

[Raelynn]

ooc|| M'kay. Good, I don't want anything to happen.


I lead the mare into the arena, guiding her to the rail and bringing her to a stop. A soft sigh escaped me as I gathered up my courage. I was stiff, tense, I felt as if something would go wrong. But Sam wouldn't put me in a risky situation. I put my foot in the stirrup and mounted. Blinking slowly as I gathered the reins. I gently tapped the mares sides and guided her along the rail at a walk. I held the reins in one hand, all the muscles in my body were tensed. But I needed to relax before the mare became uneasy. So I took a couple deep breaths and nudged the mares sides again. I continued to guide her along the rail and when we neared Sam I brought her to a stop, I eyed the barrels and looked back to Sam,

I don't think I can do tha barrels.

It was more like,
I was afraid to do the barrels.
I feared the speed and sharp turning, even though the same tactics were used in jumping.Jumping, the word made me shiver, Sam had to have seen me shiver. I shifted my weight in the saddle, the mares audits flicked back in slight confusion.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam nodded, ignoring her shiver.Thats ok. Just run her through the basics and keep her moving. She needs to be exercised more, she confessed. Belle snorted softly and tugged on the rein, wanting to go.

[Raelynn]

I nodded, tapping the mares sides to give her the command to walk. After she had began to walk I asked her to trot. I had loosened up a bit, but was still sorta tense. I guided her to the middle and began to work her in small and wide circles, serpentines and figure eights. She was very responsive on the bit, I used my legs to make her bend. After I had loosened her up I moved her back to the rail, a small smile had curved my lips. I tapped her sides again, asking her to lope. The smooth rocking gait had a soothing effect on me, I relaxed as we moved around the arena. After I had finished exercising her I slowed her to a walk, guiding her over to Sam. I brought her to a halt, taking my feet out of the stirrups and letting them dangle freely. A smile curved my lips, I had done ot. I had ridden today. I stroked the mares neck, praising her for such good work.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam smiled again, pleased. Belle tossed her head happily, tired but happy. Now, to ask her the question.Rae, there is a jumping contest starting soon. I was wondering if you would like to be in it with one of our new mares. She is great at juming and all that English stuff and I knwo you like it, seh said.

[Raelynn]

As I read Sam's lips I smiled brightly. I dismounted and stroked Belle's neck, running my fingers through her mane.

Of course! Can I meet her?

I wanted to meet the mare. We would need to practise before the show. I knew my fear would be pushed to the side, I had to push it to the side. I lead Belle out of the arena and back to the barn, my pace had a certain bounce to it.

[X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X]

Sam smiled and went to a pasture, putting her fingers to her lips and giving a piercing whistled. A black leapord mare threw up her head and galloped over, snorting. Jay had groomed her this morning too so Sam just gripped her halter and lead her into the barn.Meet Affair. She is the new girl, she said calmly as the mare snorted, bowing her head to sniff her pocket.

[Raelynn]

I untacked Belle and quickly groomed her. I put her back in her stall, checked her food and water and returned the tack to the tackroom. I turned around to see Sam leading a beautiful leopard mare down the aisle. I smiled as Sam brought her to me, offering my hand to her. With the other hand I pulled a sugar cube from my pocket, offering it to her.

When did you get her?

I questioned, stroking her cheek.