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Post by Raelynn on Aug 21, 2006 12:08:24 GMT -5
I made sure to keep my mind clear, turning back to the jumps. I went over all of them, taking a deep breath as we approached each one. Affair simply hopped over them. I took her over the ground poles again, the mare arched her neck so she could see the poles on the ground better.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 21, 2006 12:12:07 GMT -5
Sam made the jumps a pole higher after Rae went over them. Affair was doing good so she felt it was time to set up one.
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 21, 2006 12:48:09 GMT -5
Affair began to act silly, bunny hopping over the jumps. I would giggle as she bunny hopped over the smaller jumps. As she bunny hopped over one jump she hit the rail, it teetered and finally fell. I forced myself not to look over my shoulder and went on to the next jump. I gave Affair a nudge in the side so that she would jump properly. I closed my eyes as Affair jumped, barely moving into two-point position. After we went over I stopped her, a triumphant smile curved my lips. I looked to Sam, smiling broadly.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 21, 2006 12:57:18 GMT -5
Sam grinned widely and put the pole back up, also adding another pole to each jump. They were begining to look more like horse jumps then dog jumps.
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 21, 2006 13:06:24 GMT -5
I turned Affair to the jumps again, taking her over the first one. Affair had stopped bunny hopping and was actually jumping them. I forced myself not to look over my shoulder as we went through the course. As I looked back I seen one rail had been knocked off on one side while on the other side it was still up.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 21, 2006 13:10:35 GMT -5
Sam watched adn when the pole fell, she quickly put it up, going back to her spot. As Rae finish this round, Sam put all the poles up to their normal spots and nodded to her, smiling. She knew Rae could do this. She just had to trust Affair and herself.
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 21, 2006 13:17:24 GMT -5
I smiled at Sam as she raised the jumps to about normal height, I turned Affair back to the jumps, keeping her at a trot. Affair seemed happy to be able to go over the larger jumps. I once again forced myself to keep looking straight ahead. As we finished I blinked slowly and looked back, bringing Affair to the middle. There were no poles down, I smiled broadly, stroking Affair's neck.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 21, 2006 13:19:44 GMT -5
Sam gave her thumbs up and walked over, smiling.Great job, she praised, patting her on the back and rubbing Affair's cheek. SHe pretended to have a mic at her mouth.You have just won the world wide jumping contest, how do you feel? She put the pretend mic before Rae, grinning.
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 21, 2006 13:31:42 GMT -5
I feel .....amazing.
I vocalized truthfully, going along with Sam's little joke. My smile never faded. I dismounted Affair, pushing the stirrups up.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 21, 2006 13:35:07 GMT -5
Sam patted her back again and stopped palying.You did very good. Think your ready for the competition? she asked, smiling.
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 22, 2006 14:08:38 GMT -5
I thought about it, then looked at her.
Aidan is going to signal to me when the bell is sounded. And he is going to signal to me what place I come in.
Aidan had been so willing to help, he was so kind. A soft sigh escaped me as I thought about him.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 22, 2006 14:11:54 GMT -5
Sam nodded adn smiled slightly.He is a good kid. I am glad he is here instead of on teh streets she siad and patted her on the back before going.I got to get to work. I will see you later!
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Post by Raelynn on Aug 22, 2006 14:22:37 GMT -5
I nodded and loosened Affairs girth. I needed to atleast do some sort of work here today. I elad Affair back to the stable and quickly untacked her. I groomed her thoroughly, making sure to take the time to let her enjoy it.
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Post by X.Sadistic_~_Samurai.X on Aug 22, 2006 14:27:37 GMT -5
A guy walked in, looking around. He spotted Rae and walked over, tapping her shoulder softly. Was this the deaf girl Josh told him about? He didn't know and didn't care. He needed to ask someone where Sam was. But she left after he got here, not wanting to talk to him.
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Post by Raeful on Aug 23, 2006 22:14:05 GMT -5
As I felt a tap on my shoulder I jumped slightly, turning to see a man. I turned to face him, a small smile curved my lips as I rested the brush on the mares back.
Can I help you?
I questioned, lyricals smooth and slightly cheerful although more calm. Emerald eyes danced with happiness, I had overcome my fear, what else could have lifted my spirit on a day like this? I leaned slightly against the mares wither, keeping my gaze on the unknown man so that I would know when he spoke.
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