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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 0:48:53 GMT -5
Dustin Drove his Car and Float as near the trails as he could, he really wanted to take Cruize out now that he'd gotten him here, He pulled over and turned the engine off. Without any thought Dustin lowered the Ramp to the float and led Cruize off slowly, Stroking the stallions neck he led him over to his car and let go of his lead rope to get the tack out of the car. Dustin put the saddle blanket and saddle on his back then done up the girth, He then reached for the bridle, taking off the halter and put the bridle on.
After double checking everything Dustin Locked his car and got on Cruize, He Trotted him around the car to get him warmed up.
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 1:19:28 GMT -5
Tess was riding her beautiful warmblood across the bush, omitting an ever so healthy glow, when she realised Dustin was tacking up. She greeted him, smilling unconvincingly whilst pulling up the hanoverian. "How are you going.. Dustin?" she asked, as polite as possible. Tess was quite dissapointed that another rider had come to the trails as she was looking forward to some time alone. Not because she hated Dustin, by any means. But that her parents were giving her a hard time. Tess's parents were very overprotective - they would wrap her in cotton wool if they could. Sad but true. Today Tess had an argument with them about Teds. Her parents claimed that Teds was dangerous despite being the people who bred him. Dustin was a nice person, maybe they could have fun together today?
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 1:28:36 GMT -5
Dustin Noticed Tess riding towards him and pulled Cruize to a halt. I'm fine and yea its Dustin...Your Tess right? He stroked Cruize's neck and laughed as he chewed at the bit, Today he was planning on letting him run, knowing thats what Cruize wanted and needed. how are you?
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 1:38:34 GMT -5
"err me... I'm good, I guess" replied Tess. "Yes, I am Tess, Walker - actually. You should know me right?". Tess realised there was frustration in her voice. "Sorry..." she mumbled. "I'm not too good at the moment. My parents are on my back."
Tess wondered if Dustin knew about how her parents think that Teds is dangerous. He is a stallion, he will buck, rear and bolt. What is the problem?
Tess felt frustrated. What is with all these people believing Teds is a dangerous horse?
Tess suddenly noticed how good Dustin looked ontop of his horse, he appeared like a proffesional. "How long have you been riding?" she asked.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 1:46:53 GMT -5
Cruize pricked his ears forward, towards the stallion not far in front of him, He bobbed his head and pawed the ground.
Dustin ignored the actions of Cruize, he wasn't worried, Cruize was rather quiet considering he was a stallion, it was all just good training. It's Ok, I know what parents can be like, they weren't happy when i left for the city. It was true, he hadn't even spoken to his parents since he left, but he couldn't stay there for ever, it wasn't that he didn't like living on the ranch, it was just that he wanted to get out on his own.
Dustin smiled well i grew up on the ranch, so I've ridden horses pretty much all my life..but i lived in the city for the past year..i broke this boy in myself..ya wouldn't believe he hasn't been properly worked for a year..
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 2:00:35 GMT -5
Tess glanced at Dustin, amazed. "Wow... not in a year?". She peered down at Teddy who pawed furiously. Her horse was less behaved than Cruize, which caused Tess to be slightly embarrased. She realised that Dustin had noticed her red cheeks, "Well, Teds is only 6. I guess thats all that is expected of him!" she laughed. "Would you like to go for a ride? I'd like a gallop". She tightened her leather reins and they creaked, then rose into the stirrups. Teds felt Tess and immediately got excited, Tess looked forward.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 2:06:25 GMT -5
Dustin laughed pretty much except for the occasional ride, but yea a year of paddock.. It sort of made Dustin proud to have broken in Cruize, with him being so quiet. He listened to her explain how old Teds was and also decided to say how old Cruize was. yea, Cruize is 8, soo he's still a bit childish. Hearing the word Gallop made Dustin grin, He urged Cruize forward a bit and gathered his reigns, as a Thoroughbred he knew Cruize would love it. a Gallop sounds great.
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 2:26:50 GMT -5
Tess urged the big chestnut stallion forward into a fast-paced gallop against Dustin and Cruize. At first they were a bit fumbly, and Dustin charged on ahead. But soon they got into a good pace. And it was almost surreal. She could feel each long and gangly leg hit the ground, his mane move up and down, his head push forward with sheer determination.They were going for ages, it was an awesome gallop. She cheered and praised Teds, wasn't he a great horse? Tess finally felt like a trackrider. You could hear his hooves, feel his mane, smell the mild sweat and see the track. Nothing could defy the persistence and speed of her warmblood. They were flying... flying through the air. Until they hit a pot-hole. Teds tripped, and Tess was flung several meters across the track, she hit the ground with a deadening thud. Was Tess even alive? Scarcely breathing, Tess peered up to see Teds gallop on ahead. "Well, at least he is ok" she thought. Rising to her feet, but still very unbalenced, she realised that Dustin was still galloping. Tess began to cry, but she couldn't, it hurt her ribs. Does EVERYTHING have to go wrong for her today?
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 2:35:21 GMT -5
Dustin felt Cruizes strides lengthen as they moved forward at a fast paced gallop, He could hear Cruize Blowing and snorting, and sweat built up on Cruize's neck, he wasn't as fit as Dustin would've liked, but thats what happens when a horse is out of work. Dustin stroked Cruizes neck as they galloped, he'd let the Thoroughbred have his head, yet he never went faster than Dustin asked, even though he wanted to just take off at his own speed.
As soon as Tess Fell, Cruize threw up his head and whinnied, slowly down slightly, Causing Dustin to look Back, He saw Tess stand up then say Teds running and quickly turned Cruize around. Dustin galloped a bit then calmly trotted over to Tess you a'ight?..if ya want you can jump on the back of Cruize so we can go get Teds.
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 2:47:58 GMT -5
"I don't think I can" replied Tess. "I think I have broken my collarbone!" she peered down at her shoulder. The shirt was dirty and slightly torn, and the collarbone area was completely black and blue, not to mention painful. She looked desperately at Dustin and Cruize. Tess knew there was only one way back to the car, and that is on horseback. What am I to do? she thought. Glancing up at Dustin, she asked him to move the horse over to the large hill, so she could climb aboard. Tess painstakingly climbed the hill, and put her leg over behind Dustin's saddle. "Thanks for this," she whispered. As Cruize calmly walked, Tess's shoulder hurt less, she felt reassured by Dustin.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 2:59:30 GMT -5
Dustin looked at Tess worriedly and walked Cruize over to the hill like she asked, He turned in the saddle and helped her get on, He was 16.2hh. As Tess got on Cruize he moved around a bit unsure of why there was someone already on his back and another person getting on. Dustin held the reigns tight and look at Tess Hold on, this boy's never dinked before. He urged Cruize forward and he went into an awkward walk, Dustin rewarded his action with a rub on his neck. do you want me to take you back to the car then come back for ted's or do you thing you can sit a canter or gallop.
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 3:36:48 GMT -5
" I think we should go get Teds. He may be injured by now, and I don't know what I'd do without him!" Tess tearfully said. She never cried, so it felt foreign to cry now. But she felt comfortable around Dustin, she was appreciative of how kind he was.
She clutched her arms around his waist and prepared for Cruize to take off at a canter.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 4:11:17 GMT -5
Dustin pulled Cruize to a halt and looked around, he knew what direction to head in and would watch for any more potholes, last thing he wanted to do was injure Cruize. After looking around, Dustin gathered his reigns and gave Cruize a hard kick, making him move forward into an easy gallop, the sweat had built up on Cruize's neck and he was starting to foam at the mouth from chewing the bit soo much.
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Post by Jenren on Aug 3, 2008 7:02:05 GMT -5
Tess had noticed the sweat build up on Cruize's neck and the foam from the bit. She wondered if the talented horse was tired yet. They cantered along the track to what they could see was a chesnut figure. "That'll be Teds!" Tess exclaimed quietly. They slowed to a halt and Teds was standing peacefully on the trail. He was also holding his near forehoof up. This was possibly a sign of lameness. Tess felt dissapointed to see that Teds' coat was cut. She had been rugging him for months! But at least, at least her precious horse was ok! And that her and her best friend were reunited.
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Post by Shadz on Aug 3, 2008 7:14:35 GMT -5
Cruize moved swiftly, he sensed that someone on his back was hurt, as they cantered, he happily slowed down as Dustin asked, He halted near Teds. Dustin Sighed, once they'd stopped he realized how much Cruize was blowing, He got off then Helped Tess off letting her catch the horse herself, so he didn't scare him away. Dustin focused on Cruize, his neck looked almost white, he'd been sweating so much. Dustin tried to wipe some of the foam away from Cruize's mouth, ok, so he'd forgotten how unfit his horse was but he'd be fine after some rest.
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