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Post by BECKiEE :) on Oct 31, 2007 8:06:36 GMT -5
It was early afternoon, but the sun was still fairly high in the sky. A dark green land rover drove down a main road, a middle aged man driving the car at a steady pace. Towed behind the vehicle was a dark green and white double horse box. In the passenger seat of the land rover sat a girl, Tatiana. She looked out the window as the scenery flew by, and then looked back ahead when they turned down a drive way with the sign 'Foxton Equestrian Center' over it.
They proceeded down the quiet road until they came to a near deserted yard, and parked the vehicle. Tatiana’s dad got out of the land rover, followed by Tatiana. Roy locked the car up and then made his way to the nearest of the three barns and walked just inside the door way, to find a door to an office.''Hello?'' the man asked, whilst his daughter went over to a horse with its nose out of the stable and scratched it behind the ears.
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Post by Beccy. on Oct 31, 2007 8:23:47 GMT -5
Hearing a voice from somewhere near the door, Tom spun around and smiled at the newcomer and moved towards the desk standing a few paces away from him. Placing a handful of papers on the surface, he sank into a chair."Hi, how can I help you?" He smiled again and brought his hands up to his face. A dainty, tanned hand appeared in his shoulder, the nails freshly painted with a French manicure. Tom jumped unconsciously. Nina grinned at his reaction and laughed."The look on your face... She trailed off as she saw the man standing at the door.Ooh! Visitors! She gave a sweet smile and beckoned for him to come into the office. Pulling a chair from the corner, she placed it so that it was facing her brother but on the opposite side of the table. She grabbed another chair for herself, and sat down. Crossing one leg over the other, she leaned on her hand and smiled again.
Tom gave her a sideways glance and rolled his eyes at her. He edged away worriedly before returning to face the man opposite him. He leaned forward and repeated his question How can I help you? Through the door, he could see another figure walking past the horses stables and patting them as she passed. He turned his attention back to the visitor.
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Oct 31, 2007 8:37:57 GMT -5
Well someone’s perky.. Roy thought as he eyed Nina, though he kept a pleasant smile on his lightly stubbled face when he looked at her. His attention turned to the young boy, and listened as he spoke, and sat down in the chair that the girl had indicated for him to sit in.''Well, first off, my name is Roy White. My daughter, Tatiana is looking for a place to board her horses'' Roy said, resting on the arm rest of his chair. Tatiana walked back into the room at that moment and smiled at the people inside, she was wearing a black tank t shirt and a pair of charcoal grey jodhpurs and riding boots. She stood next to Roy, her hands clasped behind her back, ginger hair kept down today. The fifteen year old looked at the office around her, studying the walls and the desk.
''She will also be needing some help with training one of her horses. Would that be alright?'' Roy asked, thinking back to the last time when Tatiana had tried riding Harlee, and had ended up in a duck pond. He shook his head at the memory and then looked back at the guy.
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Post by Beccy. on Oct 31, 2007 8:59:07 GMT -5
He nodded.Sorry I didn't introduce myself before, I'm Tom McGlyn and this my sister Ni- Nina interrupted Nina McGlyn Tom frowned and rolled his eyes again. He gave her a penetrating glare and looked back at Roy.As for your requests, I'm sure that we can figure something out. First of all, how many horses are you looking to board? He shifted through some papers on his desk and looked over Roy’s shoulder at Tatania. He smiled at her. Then his thought turned to what Roy had said about the horse needing 'some help with training'I wonder how bloody crazy this horse will be... Oh well, I'll let Nina handle it. He smiled slyly as he glanced at her. She caught his look and a small crease appeared between her eyebrows. She flicked her hair behind her shoulder and gave Tom a forced smile and raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow at him.
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Oct 31, 2007 13:18:55 GMT -5
''Well she has two. One of them is a complete nutter'' Roy said and shook his head, wondering why he had ever bought the thoroughbred for Tatiana. Tatiana stopped looking around and then for the first time she spoke up.''They are in the trailer outside at the moment'' she said, and Roy nodded, agreeing with his daughter.''Do you want to take a look at the crazy one so we can sort out how much it will cost to get her some training?'' He suggested and gestured towards the offices open door.
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Post by Beccy. on Oct 31, 2007 13:28:40 GMT -5
Pushing himself and his chair away from the desk, he stood up and moved around the table. He led the way through the door and into the yard. Looking around forthe trailer, he spotted it. A green and hwite double trailer stood a few yards away. He let Roy lead them over to the trailer and lower the door to reveal two horses. One a paint gelding and the other what looked like a thoroughbred mare.''So, whos the crazy one?'' |
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Nov 1, 2007 11:16:57 GMT -5
Roy pointed out the chestnut mare who was standing in the left section of the trailer.''She was used for steeple chasing before we bought her, so she is going to be hard work to get out of her habits'' he said. Where as Archer was as quiet as anything, at that moment munching on the hay in the hay net. Tatiana appeared and stood by the open door of the trailer. She unlatched the right back stopper and then backed the mustang gelding out down the trailer.''This is Archer'' she announced, and patted the geldings neck fondly.
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Post by Beccy. on Nov 1, 2007 11:37:48 GMT -5
Tom nodded and glanced behind him at the barns as he tried to figure out which stables could be used for Tatiana's horses. As she backed the gelding out of the trailer, he took a step back, and nodded.Okay then let's put him over here. He smiled at Tatiana and led the way to a nearby stable. Thinking it would be easier for Tatiana, he chose the stable nearest the tack room. That way, she wouldn't have to worry about carrying her saddle that far. He opened the door, and watched Tatiana let Archer go into the stable.Right, where's this 'crazy' horse then? He smiled and gestured for Tatiana to lead the way back to the horse box.
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Nov 1, 2007 11:46:56 GMT -5
Tatiana unclipped Archer and let him start munching on the new hay in the freshly bedded stable, his feet sinking into the clean chopped straw beneath him. Now she walked back to the trailer, following Toms invitation.''I'd advise that you stand back'' Roy warned, him himself took refuge a few meters away from the ramp. Tatiana unhitched the back and then went in beside the thoroughbred. She took the lead rein and used her hand to help push Harlee backwards. The mare snorted and wobbled backwards down the ramp, halfway down she stopped and reared up, then jumped off the ramp onto the ground, pulling Tatiana with her. The mare started around with wide eyes, breathing heavily with all the new smells. Tatiana tightened her grip on the mares lead and stepped forward. Harlee threw her head up and down a few times and snorted before prancing forwards and Tatiana jogged after her, pulling her head round.''OI! HARLEE!'' she growled and the mare wheeled round at a yank from Tatiana and she reared up again, though like before not very high. After being pulled down again, she headed into the barn at a fast walk, practically being dragged along by the mare.
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Post by Beccy. on Nov 1, 2007 13:26:59 GMT -5
Glancing at Roy, Tom saw the man step back from the horsebox. He eyed the vehicle nervously before copying Roy's actions."Jesus Chri-" He jumped as Tatiana reappeared, obviously struggling to restrain a horse, who he later discovered was called Harlee. This was due to Tatiana's shouts to try and control the mare. He followed at a safe distance as the girl led the horse into a nearby stall.I see what you mean now! He smiled and laughed lightly. He let out a breath and ran his hand through his hair.
He began to make his way back to the office, glancing at Roy's expression. He found it unreadable. He walked into the office to find Nina slumped in his chair, feet up on the desk. The phone was tucked in-between her shoulder and her cheek, and she was using a pink nail file to shape the end of each finger. She looked up and spotted Tom. He had folded his arms and was looking at her with a disapproving stare. One eyebrow was raised, but a smile hung on his face. He shook his head and took a step towards the desk."Woops, gotta go now, I'll see you at the party tomorrow, okay...Yes, bye!" She smiled as the person at the other end of the phone said something, and then placed it back in the hook. She turned her attention back to her nails and then glanced up at Tom. She shrugged What? He moved the chair with his knee."Budge it!" She pulled a face and swung her legs down from the table. Turning his attention back to his customers, Tom smiled apologetically to the pair."You can sit down if you like" He shifted through some forms on his desk and placed them to one side."So will you be needing daily lessons and training?"
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Nov 2, 2007 7:23:28 GMT -5
Tatiana let Harlee loose in the stable next to Archer, and bolted the door shut when she exited it. Then she left the leather halter on the hook outside the stable. Roy had already come back to the office where he sat down again. Tatiana came back in and pulled a chair across, then sat.''Usually every weekend, if that’s possible. I will book now in advance if needed, but Harlee will be needing every day training if otherwise specified. Can you give me an idea of what that'll cost?'' the man said, running a hand through his dark hair before glancing at Tatiana as she spoke.''I can help out round the stable as well if you like. I've done stable hand work before as well'' she said and smiled, it would be great to get back to working around horses.
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Post by Beccy. on Nov 2, 2007 16:04:50 GMT -5
Tom glanced at Tatania as she walked through the doorway, and smiled at her. When he heard Roy’s' request, he nodded and took out a price guide. He handed it to the man.Boarding is $500 a month. Training is about $250 to $500 for a session. He paused.If you wanted training from me everyday, with Harlee. Then It would probably cost around $500. As for the lessons, that's absolutely fine. If you would like to book in advance, then you can do that right here. Nina is supposed to be in charge of booking, if she's busy, then I'll do it for you. As Tatiana spoke, he turned to face her. He listened to her proposition, and nodded in agreement.That'd be fantastic, as we've just opened to the public, then yes. We're really short on stable hands at the moment. For the amount of work you do, I can either: take some money off the boarding or training fee. Tom paused.After a certain period of work, you can have free lessons depending on the amount of work you do. Or, I can straight out pay you.He stopped to let her choose an option. He smiled as she took in what he had said, and waited for her too make a decision.
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Nov 3, 2007 11:03:58 GMT -5
Roy nodded as he listened.''Then can I pre-book a lesson for this Saturday please?'' the man asked, Tatiana nodded in agreement when he spoke.''I'll pay for her first lot of lessons now, and the training for the first two weeks'' he said, and pulled a check book from his pocket and then wrote down the sum of money he was paying, and also included the boarding fee in the check.''Can I start working for free lessons? So then if I have done well by next week, I could start getting them for free?'' Tatiana said.
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Post by Beccy. on Nov 3, 2007 11:13:54 GMT -5
He nodded to Roy and brought out a black book. This was meant to be for keeping records of lessons and payment. Buit flicking to the appropriate date, he found Nina had drwn all over the page, rolling his eyes, he wrote around the amount and date of the lessons. He also scribbled down the amount of training, followed by Tatiana's name and the fact that she would be halping out. When the young girl spoke up, he looked up and slotted the pen down the spine of the book and nodded again.Yeah, sure. If you work for next week, and the same amount every other week. Then if I'm satisfied then we'll see if we can knock the price of the lessons off your bill. Does that sound fair? He smiled at her and put the book in a drawer to the right of him.
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Post by BECKiEE :) on Nov 3, 2007 13:09:16 GMT -5
[ ooc - finished now?]
''Yep'' Tatiana said, well that was Harlee and Archer sorted. She gave a sigh, content that she had found a place to board them both.''So, shall we leave it at that? I'll drop Tatiana here in the mornings and after school so she can help out'' Roy said, and got up from his chair, followed by Tatiana.''Thanks again'' Roy said and pushed the check towards Tom, and then turned round and started out the door.''I'll be round tomorrow!'' Tatiana said, as she got to the door.''See ya' then!'' she said and smiled at Tom before saying goodbye to Archer, and giving Harlee a wry smile, she left with her dad.
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