Jess

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A 16 year old boy rode Western into Chance Stables on a black mare. He wore a black Stetson, which covered his black hair which could cover his eyes if needed. He also wore a new black button down t-shirt and black jeans. His arms were muscular and tanned with so many years of working outside. He had a firm grip on his horse, Moon's Shadow. The mare's hide glinted from the sun and showed her powerful muscles. He moved with her and guided her not told her what to do. He halted the mare and jumped off with one fluid motion. He checked his watch, it was 1:37. He had to be home by 3, or so said his sister Kami. She thinks she can control me like a pet! I'll be home when I get there! He grumbled quietly to himself.

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Abby walked out leading a little storng dapple grey pony. Skylar was nearly completely rehabilitated now, her hooves done and her coat clean. Te dales pony just needed some training. That was where Abby came in. Turning the corner, she was shocked to she a boy standing before her with a black horse. She let Skye go in the roundyard, she would deal with him leter and walked closser to addressed the boy.
Hey, can help you?
She inquired polietely, running her fingeres through her long blonde hair.

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Not sure. He answered covering his eyes with his hair. Who are you? And what do you do?

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Cuz unless you are the head of this ranch, I suggest you leave me alone! Jess said angerly. He just wanted to get this done and over with.

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Abby was very taken aback with the boys rudness and glared at him, coming closer.
Excuse me? What do you mean 'what do I do?' I am Abby Dalton and myself and my mom run it and yes, I am in charge as Harriet is away. So, who are you, and what can I do for you?
She responded, her tone mixed with defencivness, silent fury, and a odd calmness. The horse nearby shifted uncomfortably and doing so put weight on his bad leg and half collapsed, with a short shrek of pain. Abby turbed her attention to it and darted under the fence, holding him carefully and murnering softly as she rubbed him. The equine began to ease. Abby looked back at the boy who had not yet replied.

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Jess watched Abby's kindness with the horse. I'm Jess Kaple and this is my horse Moon's Shadow, He said pointing to his horse. He flashed Abby a smile and said I need a job, could you help me? He said as he moved closer and gave another smile.

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Abby, seeing that Skylar had quietened, exited the yard.
She re-approched Jess and looked at him properly for the first time He seemed to have softened, either because of her speech or the way Skye respondied to her touching him almost straight away. None the less, her eyes narrowed and she chewed her lip in thourght.
Well, that depends. We do ned workers, but how much expriasnce do you have Jess. I don't care if you have none honestly, I'll train ya. But you gotta understand that working with our horses is a different thing entirely. They are abused, neglected or wild and untrined. FGor your work we offer board for two horses and you, plus meals. Still interested?
Her eyebrow raised, empisising that years of riding/ careing for horses was fine, but not nescarily going to make him an expert at Chance. Still, something about him made her like him immensly.

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I have...let's see...I'm 16 so that means I have 10 years of experience. I can ride western or English and I've worked a little with abused horses. And yes I'm still interested. I can use the meals that's it. My girlfriend, Raquel could she work here, part time at least, she just had twins. Jess said.

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Abby nodded.
Ok. I like the sound of that. Lets give you a try.
A smile forming as she spoke. She grinned at the mention of twins.
We have The Main House, and a spare house that we offer to staff. Like you and Raquel and the twins would be welcome there. We'll see about Raquel, but she's welcome to come and give it a shot.
Lokking down, she dropped her smile.
Forgive me for before, it's been a hard morning. I swear I'm not usually like that.
Before Jess replied, a young girl came speeding around the corner. It was Haylie, Abby little sister. She waved breifly and rushed away grinning. Abby raised her eyebrows and shook her head.
That, was Haylie, my sister. She's... odd. Anyway, dio you want a quick tour then we can see which horses you can work with?

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Sure...how old is Haylie? I used to have a little brother Cameron... Jess said covering his eyes.

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C'mon then.
With a smile she started walking to a yard.
Halyie? Oh, she's eight. You might want to leave Moon's Shadow here.
She gestured at the grassy yard and waited for him before resuming walking up the passage to a passsage where the paddock's gates came off to each side.

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Jess pushed Shadow into the yard. He fell behind Abby and cried remembering Cameron.

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All the horses nickered at the fenceline, a few stayed behind, nervous.
Ok, this is the horses, there's Libby, Boots, Calli, Samps-
Abby spun around, mid sentence hearing the sobs.
Hey, Are you, are you ok?
Her face showed concern.

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Jess turned away. It's nothing! He briskly walked away from Abby.

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Abby raised her eyebrows but left it continueing.
Anyway, Sampson, Sahara and her filly Jaffa. Three or four more are coming today. Any questions?