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Post by Mustang on Jun 21, 2008 0:53:10 GMT -5
Luna plodded aimlessly around her stall. She was bored, and lonely. Sure, there were other horses, but craved human attention. Even just a pat and a conversation. It didn't matter, as long as someone was there with her. Luna had never really liked being alone. Besides, she was in a new place and needed a little reassuring. Just last week she had been in her own, comfortable home, then she had been whisked away to this strange, thought nice, place. The mare halted and stomped a hoof once, nickering lightly for someone to come talk to her.
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Post by Alyssa on Jul 8, 2008 14:57:59 GMT -5
Alyssa walked down the long aisle of the stable, her boot heels clicking rhythmically on the ground. She had been told Luna was put in one of the stalls about halfway down and so she walked to find her. She gently stroked the noses of horses who stuck their heads out. Finally she found her and leaned on the stall door. "Hey Luna." she said softly, searching her pocket for a treat which she then held out for the mare.
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Post by Mustang on Jul 8, 2008 15:15:14 GMT -5
Luna heard footsteps coming down the aisle and hoped they were coming for her. When the girl stopped in front of her stall, the mare nickered softly and walked over to the door, lipping up the treat her new owner had brought her. Then she stuck her nose out farther and sniffed Alyssa's clothes, looking for more. She wondered what the young woman had in store for her today. Maybe some training? Or maybe she was just here to talk. Either way, Luna was happy that someone was here with her.
ooc: sry, my posts are that great at the moment, it's been a while since i've rp-ed. they'll get better as we go.
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Post by Alyssa on Jul 8, 2008 15:31:55 GMT -5
Alyssa smiled as she watched the mare. She seemed content. She searched her other pocket and found another treat and offered it to the mare. She decided today would be good to just take the mare out and groom her, so she took the halter off the hook on her door and opened the stall door to put it on the mare. Alyssa talked softly to the mare as she slipped in and closed the door behind her and hoped the mare wouldn't be difficult.
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Post by Mustang on Jul 8, 2008 15:58:42 GMT -5
The mare took the second treat greatfully, deciding she really liked this human. She didn't seem too bad. She watched as Alyssa grabbed the halter and took a couple of steps back as the girl opened the stall door, letting her in. Luna was well aware of what it meant when a person walked into a stall with a halter. Finally, someone was going to take her out of this stall, even if only for a little bit. She wanted to stretch her legs, to do something. She was starting to get bored, but she would still behave herself. She'd been taught basic ground manners very well, except for that outburst at the auction. Storms were her weakness. She'd always been scared of them. She didn't always react the way she had the other day, but she did spook at loud or strange noises often. Luna lowered her head slightly so the girl wouldn't have to stretch to put the halter on. The mare stood still as she waited patiently and calmly for whatever the young woman had in mind.
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Post by Alyssa on Jul 8, 2008 22:07:48 GMT -5
Alyssa gently placed the halter on the mare's head and then reached for the lead line. She clipped the lead line onto the ring of the halter and opened the stall door. Alyssa glanced at the mare as she walked out, expecting the mare to follow. It seemed this horse was taught well and so Alyssa wanted to walk her up and down the aisle a few times to let her stretch her legs. As they walked, she kept an eye out for mischievous horses trying to bite her mare and closed their doors as they passed. She wasn't letting her mare get bitten or upset.
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Post by Mustang on Jul 8, 2008 22:19:17 GMT -5
Luna waited patiently for the stall door to open, following her new owner when she lead her out of the stall. She carried herself well, a gorgeous find for the show ring, with bloodlines to match. And her temperament was wonderful overall. She was smart and willing and eager to learn, and she was paying attention to everything around her, waiting for any cues from Alyssa. It felt so good to stretch her legs again and get out of that cramped box. Optics watched as the young woman closed the stall doors to all the other horses, making sure they're heads were inside. Well that was nice of her, making sure the other horses weren't bothering her. After all, she wasn't usually at the top of the pecking order. She was too sweet for her own good sometimes.
ooc: ya, my last post wasn't bad...but this one leaves a bit to be desired...didn't know what to write, lol
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Post by Alyssa on Jul 26, 2008 18:55:22 GMT -5
[OMG I'm back! I'm posting for ya!]
Alyssa was pleased to find the gorgeous mare also had a good temperament and nice manners. She quietly led the mare up and down the aisle a few times. She was glad there wasn't many people around, usually this time of day most people weren't. Alyssa contemplated turning out the mare but she decided to keep her in today and instead groom her. She reached the end of the aisle and turned the mare, then stopped at the crossties near her stall and put her in them. She assumed the mare was okay being crosstied, but she watched carefully just in case.
[Wow. that was horrible =[ ]
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Post by Mustang on Jul 29, 2008 18:28:39 GMT -5
ooc: sorry! didn't realize you'd posted, rofl She followed Alyssa up and down the aisles, prancing every now and then to release some energy and stretch her muscles. Still, she stayed in control and kept her pace even with the girl's. Luna stood quietly as the cross-ties were placed. This was a frequent occurence at her old home, so she was used to it. Next would most likely be a grooming. Luna liked being groomed. It was like being petted, but it also made her feel clean and good. All of those itchy loose hairs would be removed, as well as the dust and dirt.
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Post by Alyssa on Aug 12, 2008 20:06:48 GMT -5
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Alyssa retrieved her grooming supplies and set them on the ground near her but out of reach of Luna. She picked up the rubber curry comb and gently groomed Luna's whole body with circular motions. After finishing her whole body with the curry, she quickly cleaned it and put in back in place. Alyssa picked up a stiff brush and used quick flicking motions to remove the dirt from the mare. She put that brush back and picked up a very soft brush and went over the mare's body, then gently brushed her face. She had always liked grooming, it allowed her to bond with her horses. Next, she picked up a small plastic comb and gently and slowly combed through the mane, being very careful not to break the hairs. She did the same with the mare's tail, starting from the very bottom and working her way up a few inches at a time. This obviously took some time, and so when she was finished she dug out a treat from her pocket and gave it to the mare before starting to clean her hooves. She finished the mare's neat hooves and gave her another treat. Alyssa wanted to clean the stall before putting the mare back into it.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 13, 2008 21:43:59 GMT -5
ooc: omg, ur here! keep it up and i might actually remember where i was going with her, rofl Luna stood quietly as Alyssa groomed her, starting first with the curry and moving to the hard and soft brushes. Her eyes drifted half closed as the brushes worked their magic. It felt good. As she finished and took a treat out of her pocket, Luna's eyes opened and she quickly lipped it up, careful not to bit Alyssa's fingers in the process. Fingers didn't taste very good. Then she picked up each hoof in turn and let the girl clean them, as well. The mare took the second treat and stood waiting to see what would happen next.
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Post by Alyssa on Aug 26, 2008 22:12:25 GMT -5
[[ahaha. I FAIL. xD]]
Alyssa glanced around the barn, she wasn't sure where they kept the wheelbarrows and supplies. "Oh, there they are." she said, spotting them. She quickly cleaned the stall and added some fresh bedding for the mare. She yawned, then looked at the mare. She decided to put the mare in for the night and come back tomorrow to take her outside. She unhooked the mare from the crossties and led her into the stall and removed her halter. After closing and latching the stall door, she put away her tools and hung up the halter and lead, then got a small amount of hay and gave it to Luna before leaving for the night. "I'll see you tomorrow girl." she said softly.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 26, 2008 22:17:54 GMT -5
Luna stood quietly as Alyssa found the tools and cleaned out the stall. Now it would be nice and soft for her when she went to sleep. When the girl came back for her, she followed calmly and went into her stall, munching on the hay that was put in with her.
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