Post by elbell on Nov 10, 2007 21:49:35 GMT -5
Phoebe and her daughter, Naomi walked down the long aisle of the main barn at Snow Pearl Equestrian Center.''Who are you going to do next, Mom?''Asked Naomi with a slight smile. She loved helping her mom at SP. Even though she didn't get to ride, she learned alot. She always gave Marian a hand with feeding and turning out. Phoebe looked down at her and smiled brightly.''I was thinking about doing Peaches. She has alot of potential.''
They got the gentle bay filly on the crossties and each grabbed a stiff brush. Naomi always took the hot pink one and Phoebe took the lime green. They started flicking all of the dust off of Peaches coat. It wasn't much, but it was enough to irritate her with the saddle on.
Once Peaches was clean they headed to the tackroom. Phoebe got the saddle and saddle pad and Naomi got the bridle. Phoebe placed the saddle pad on her back and put the saddle on top of it. She slid it down alittle, so it wouldn't bother Peaches with her fur sticking up. She tightened the girth and looked over at Naomi to see how she was doing with the bridle. She had just finished hooking the chin strap.''All set!''She said cheerfully.''Great!''Said Phoebe.''Let's get her out to the track.''
When Phoebe and Naomi got to the track they adjusted the stirrups and tightened the girth just a bit. Naomi help Phoebe up.''Thanks, Naom's''Said Phoebe before giving Peaches the command to go foreword. She walked her around once before asked her to trot. She found posting with short stirrups rather strange. It was difficult at first, but in time she got used to it. Phoebe smiled and leaned over to give Peaches a pat. She had heard many good things about her.
The two cantered for a while before Phoebe pushed Peaches into a gallope.''Lovely.''She said. This filly was defiantly one of those horses that didn't take much effort to get moving. She smile became even brighter as they came around the last turn and she let Peaches take to reins. They flew down the rail. It was almost too fast to think.''That was wonderful!''Said Naomi from the sideline.''Has she raced yet?''Phoebe shook her head and gave her a pat.''Not yet. Probably soon, tough. She's a two year old I think.''
Phoebe cooled her out before dismounting and taking her back for a good grooming and a carrot.
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Training Points: 2015