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Post by Shadz on Oct 13, 2008 15:55:39 GMT -5
Dustin smiled keeping Cruize at a steady pace, which proved harder then he remembered, maybe it was the fact he hadn't brought the horse to the track for a while. hmm, well we won't see each other often, but when you get back i'll see you, i don't start till 1am or 2am depending on my shift, i would be awakened, but nah work is too annoyin.. Dustin felt Cruize falter and slowly pulled him back to a walk, to take a look at him.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 13, 2008 16:01:30 GMT -5
"Ya, work is annoying. But I don't work every day. I'm part time, so I usually only work about three days a week, maybe four if I have smaller shifts." She pulled Windy back down to a walk as Dustin slowed Cruize. "Is he ok?" She's seen him falter, but wasn't sure if he'd just tripped or if he was really hurt.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 13, 2008 16:24:56 GMT -5
Dustin smiled and shrugged. well that makes you lucky, i work round 5 nights a week, sometimes the whole week, depends how much i need the money.. he jumped off Cruize and ran his hand down his front legs. Dustin stroked Cruize's neck and sighed, lossening the girth. he's a bt off this time of year, he loses alot of condition, I'm trying to keep him in show condition but you do not want to see him without the saddle right now, it looks like i don't feed him..but he's done for today.. Dustin Sighed again and started walking Cruize back over to the float so he could unsaddle and groom him.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 13, 2008 23:02:42 GMT -5
She watched and listened as he checked the horse. "Aww, that sucks. I wanted to take Windy for a turn around the track. Do you mind if I take him alone? I mean, if anything happens you're not far off. I just really feel like I need to take a run." Not to mention she wanted to see what her new horse could do.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 14, 2008 7:06:42 GMT -5
Dustin looked at Lily and smiled yea, sure, go for it, make sure you have fun..And be careful.. He walked Crruize back over to the float and tied him up, quickly taking off all the tack and putting a halter on Cruize. Dustin started Grooming Cruize then shook his head and untied the lead rope, he jumped on the horses Back and turned him to face the Track. Dustin Gave him a good kick, sending him charging along the track, slowed down a little so he was running beside Lily. i can't sit and watch you have all the fun..
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 12:39:30 GMT -5
Lily watched Dustin lead Cruize off and turned Windy, urging him into a slow gallop. After about a furlong, she asked for more, enjoying the feel of the wind in her face. They were just getting in the groove when Dustin pulled up beside them. Wow, he really was a fast horse. She thought about leasing him and selling Windy. It was an idea, but she'd have to give it a lot of thought before it actually happened, if it ever did. "Catch me if you can!"She smiled as she looked at him and settled into her position. This was natural for her, and she was having a blast.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 13:15:48 GMT -5
Dustin kept a tight reign on Cruize, he could see how excited he was getting, thats the one thing he wanted his friend to work on, but of course he didn't have time, one day Cruize would be easy to ride on a race-track. Or maybe he shouldn't have raced him at all, Although it was good money, while he focused on his career, but typical Dustin decided to do show-jumping instead, at least he still had the speed.
Dustin laughed at Lily and nodded, with a smile on his face he let the reigns slide through his fingers and gave Cruize a good kick to get him moving, which didn't take long. Dustin watched as Cruize extended his strides, he could hear him snorting and making the cute sneeze noises Cruize made when he got really excited.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 13:21:21 GMT -5
Lily laughed happily as she urged Windy on, knowing that Cruize and Dustin were right beside them. He really was a fast horse. She hoped the roan could keep up the pace, and knowing that Cruize was a little out of shape, thought they might have a chance. There was only a quarter mile to go, just two furlongs...now one. She gave Windy his head kept her eye on the finish pole. It was coming up quickly, and she knew it would be close.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 13:55:34 GMT -5
Dustin didn't let Cruize run on a totally loose Reign, well not yet, he kept slight contact with his mouth, with Cruize responding suprisingly well. Dustin watched as both horses ate up the ground, he kept Cruize beside Windy, knowing that Cruize hated it which usually gave him another final burst of speed, short but it was alright. It took Dustin a few seconds to realize that he'd taken off the saddle, he only had the halter over the bridle, the thought made him laugh as they reached one furlong. Dustin waited a few more moments then let Cruize totally have his head, also giving him a light smack on the shoulder with the reigns, he loved knowing his horse so well, and the little burst came, like he expected.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 14:01:45 GMT -5
Lily pushed Windy on, but she kept part of her mind on the horse at all times. If something went wrong, she wanted to make sure she knew about it before anything happened. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Cruize leap ahead, and she instantly knew Dustin had given the horse his head. There was no competing with him at that point. By the time they reached the wire, the horse was three lengths ahead. But she was enjoying the view. Dustin really did have a nice backside, though she wished he'd kept the saddle on so she could have a better view.
She pulled back on the reins, slowing Windy to a canter, then a trot, and finally a walk. The horse was blowing, like she knew he would be, but he didn't seem to bad. Apparently he was kept in fairly good shape. She smiled at Dustin as she came up beside him, giving her horse a pat. "That was great!" Lily was a little out of breath, too, but she had a big smile on her face. That was the most fun she'd had in a long time.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 14:11:08 GMT -5
Dustin smiled at Cruize's burst, it was faster and longer than he expected, probably the fact he hadn't been aloud to run like this in a while, he let him have his head for a little after they'd won the minni race before he started the dreadful process of pulling him up. Dustin leaned back pulling on the reigns, he was jerked forward slightly by Cruize throwing a small tantrum, trying to get his head back. Dustin slightly yelled at Cruize and after a little bit jerked him around with one reign, which only led to Cruize rearing and sometimes spinning around, if he wasn't so use to Cruize, he wouldv'e been airborn, flying of Cruize's Back.
As Lily came near them Cruize was still doing small rears, he wanted to keep going even though he was blowing something shocking. Yea, it's fun while your going, it's the stopping he doesn't like..
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 14:15:26 GMT -5
"I can see that. You alright?" She was prepared to grab for the reins if she had to. He was most definitely a Thoroughbred, hot-headed and full of steam. And he was fast. She'd worked with Thoroughbreds for a long time, so she knew a good deal about them, which included racing. She'd known a few horses that couldn't be stopped after races. They'd have to go another full round before they would slow down. She kept pace with them, just in case he needed her to help. However, Lily also knew that Dustin could probably handle his own horse.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 14:26:34 GMT -5
Dustin made sure he had a good grip on the reigns and continued pulling Cruize up, whenever he used one the sillt horse spun round then started running in that direction. Dustin leaned to one side almost falling off as Cruize spun in one Direction then suddenly in the other direction, he slapped his shoulder with the reigns and yelled at him again. yea we're fine, this is why i don't give him his head, or ride on the track bareback.... usually.. Dustin looked back at Cruize and shook his head, he loosened the reigns a bit and kicked him on again, back into a gallop, the horse wanted to run, he could do it until Dustin decided to stop.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 14:29:40 GMT -5
"Ya, I can see that." She said it more to herself than to Dustin, especially since by then he was kicking the horse back up into a gallop. He was using a tactic she'd used a few times. If the horse wanted to run, he would, and Dustin wouldn't let him stop until he decided the horse had had enough. She watched them continue around the track and kept Windy at a walk. Lily wanted to remain mounted just in case Cruize threw Dustin and she had to get to him quickly, and to catch the horse.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 14:36:10 GMT -5
Dustin kept Cruize going as fast as he would go, it took longer than he expected for Cruize to slow down but when he did Dustin continued kicking him. Dustin kept Cruize going until it was a fight to keep Cruize at a trot, then ke stopped kicking and let him fall back into a walk, with the horse blowing like a blowdryer. Dustin walked over to Lily with a satisfied smile. thats better..
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