Post by elbell on May 16, 2008 17:19:46 GMT -5
Phoebe posted rhythmically in Hero's light exercise saddle as they trotted down the rail. He blond hair waved like a flag in the gentle breeze. The bay thoroughbred's ears pricked foreword clearly showing that he was having a good time. Once he was ready she got him ready for a standing start. One, two, three. She said out loud. Go! Hero neck stretched out as he leaped foreword. Phoebe smiled and kept him at a nice pace as they headed down the straightaway for the first time. When they went around the first turn he wasn't showing any signs of exhaustion. Suddenly, Phoebe realized how tense she was. Her schedule had been very busy with both Yenson and Snow Pearl.She knew her daughter, Naomi was feeling stressed as well. Luckily school would be ending soon for her and Phoebe's brother Riley had come from new York to help at Yenson. He was great with horses and it was nice to see him after all the years he'd been away. As they headed around the last turn she let Hero take the reins. Immediately, his pace quickened and he flew down the stretch. Good boy! She said happily as she gave him a well deserved pat on the neck.
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