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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 23:46:38 GMT -5
Deductive moved around at the canter again and faced to the jump, he looked at it and Jumped straight over, with no hassle. Deductive snorted, he was blowing slightly now and had some sweat on his neck. Deductive looked over to Lily to see if she was happy with his effort.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 3, 2008 23:50:09 GMT -5
"Thatta boy. Good job." She gave him the signal to come to her, then lowered the whips completely. He'd done a good job and was starting to sweat, so she'd give him a break and a good grooming, then maybe put him out in a paddock for a few hours before bringing him in tonight.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 0:15:31 GMT -5
Deductive walked over to Lily, her voice sounded happy, so he decided he'd done the right thing. Once he reached her he rubbed his head against her side gently, it was time for a rub behind his ears, they where itchy.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 0:22:38 GMT -5
She smiled at him as he rubbed his head against her, leaving hairs on her shirt. Reaching up, she scratched him behind his ears, which were a bit wet with sweat. He'd done a good job, and he'd learned something. That was the goal, so he was done for the day. Lily let him stand for a few minutes as she scratched his ears and his forehead, areas she knew got itchy after a workout. Then she headed toward the gate and grabbed his halter, sliding it over his ears and buckling it in place. "Come on, sweetheart. I'll give you a nice brushing and a carrot for your hard work." Opening the gate, she lead him out and toward the barn at a leisurely pace, letting him cool down a bit. She even stopped for a minute to let him get a drink of water from the trough outside the barn and nibble at some grass.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 0:34:18 GMT -5
Deductive Enjoyed the scratches while they lasted and lowered his head so Lily could get the halter on, some days he was mean and would raise his head but today he'd be nice, after all she gave him hugs. After the halter was on Deductive followed Lily out of the arena and reached down into the trough, taking large gulps of water, then just started playing with it, the grass didn't interest him, the water was more entertaining.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 0:39:55 GMT -5
"Hahaha, you're getting me all wet. Splash yourself, silly." A grin spread across her face as she watched him. He was a riot. But she let him play for another couple minutes before leading him to the outdoor bathing area. The day was warm enough for it and she wanted to get the loose hair and sweat off of him, which would make the itching stop. Of course, she was aware that he would probably roll in the dirt right after, but it was worth it.
Lily clipped the cross-ties, watching him to make sure he was ok with it. Then she picked up the hose and turned it on, starting slowly on his feet and working up his legs. The water was cool, but not cold, and she bet it felt nice on his hot skin.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 8:40:12 GMT -5
Deductive enjoyed playing in the water, he loved water, it was soo fun, and wet. By the time Lily decided to lead him away, Deductive had made a huge watery mess around the trough, He Followed with his face all wet, rubbing against Lily.
After being tied at the cross ties, Deductive moved around slightly, fidgeting, but accepted the new way of tying. Standing quietly Deductive waited for what Lily had planned, he through up his head as the water hit his hooves unexpectedly. Once he realized whit it was Deductive started pawing at the water and trying to put his face in front of the horse.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 11:32:08 GMT -5
"Ugh, now I'm all wet. I smell like wet horse." At least she was wearing barn clothes. They could always be washed, and it didn't matter if something happened to them. That's what they were for, to get all kinds of dirty around the barn. She watched him play with the water, trying to get to the hose, but the ties were stopping him. Good thing he was tied, or he'd never stand still long enough for her to finish his bath. But, since he wanted the hose so bad, she raised it up toward his nose so he could play with it.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 11:36:11 GMT -5
Deductive Tried franticly to get to the hose, never standing still, once he got what he wanted Deductive shifted his head to it squirted straight up his nose. Having to snort constantly while the water was going that way, Deductive amused himself and stood happily flicking his tail.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 11:42:20 GMT -5
"Hahaha, you are the goofiest horse I have ever met, and I love ya for it. And you, apparently love water. I'll have to keep that in mind." She let him play for a minute longer before shifting back to his feet. "Sorry, sweety, but I need this to finish your bath." Lily slowly worked the hose up his legs and onto his belly, letting him get used to the temperature before wetting his sides and up onto his back and neck.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 12:18:21 GMT -5
Deductive bobbed his head as Lily took the hose away from his nose, it was possibly the worst thing that had ever happened to him. As she continued around his body, he pawed the ground and pulled at the cross ties, he wasn't happy unless the water was on his face..
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 20:15:09 GMT -5
"Hey, knock it off." She used a somewhat stern voice, but not overly so. Lily just wanted to try to teach him that he should stand square, not fidget and move around because he wasn't happy. She needed him to behave. Finally, she was done, so she lifted the hose up to the top of his head and let the water run down his face for just a minute before turning off the hose. Setting it down, she retrieved a sweat scraper and proceeded to scrape the excess water off of his coat. The sun could dry him the rest of the way while he was in the paddock.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 4, 2008 22:27:58 GMT -5
Deductive pinned his ears back as Lily scolded him, he didn't want to be scolded but he didn't want the water on his body either, it was a weird choice. Deductive pulled more on the cross ties until he finally got sprayed on the face, he snorted happily and shook his head. When Lily turned the horse of Deductive looked around, he didn't mind the sweat scraper, the only thing that bugged him was how the water dripped after being scraped.
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Post by Mustang on Aug 4, 2008 23:14:15 GMT -5
Lily scraped from top to bottom, even getting under his belly to get as much water off as possible. She hated putting a wet horse out, or even in for that matter. Before unhooking the cross-ties, she went into the lounge and got a couple of baby carrots, bringing them back out to Deductive. She held one out at a time, letting him lip them up out of her palm. "There ya go. That's for being such a good boy today. You listened and learned, and that's what we're here to do. Keep that up and you'll get plenty of these in the future."
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Post by Shadz on Aug 5, 2008 22:52:01 GMT -5
Deductive snorted, looking around the barn, his ears pricked forward, He shook his head and watched Lily walk away. Deductive tried to follow but the Cross-ties wouldn't let him, so he just stood watching in the direction Lily went. When Lily came into view again, Deductive Whinnied loudly, he bobbed his head happily and pawed the ground. Deductive saw the Carrot and quickly lipped it out of Lily hand, eating quickly.
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