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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 14:39:33 GMT -5
She laughed at the pair. Dustin looked like the Cheshire Cat and Cruize looked like he was about to collapse. "I think he'll think twice about not slowing down next time." In fact, he probably wouldn't want to go faster than a trot for a week. She walked Windy off the track to the trailer, dismounting and tying him before stripping the tack off his back. After retrieving a brush, she groomed the sweat and dust off of him, then gave him a pat and went to see how Cruize and Dustin were. "How's he doing?"
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 14:46:46 GMT -5
Dustin looked at lily to see what she was laughing at, he rubbed his head and stroked Cruize neck. Nah he won't think twice, this happens everytime he gets on a track, he also does it if you don't let him run, but i'll go easy on him for a few days. Dustin smiled letting Cruize slowly wander over to the float where he slid off Cruizes rump and took of the bridle, he clipped the lead rop back on and quickly brushed Cruize, he'd have to hose him down when they got back. Dustin knelt down to check Cruizes leg and once he was certain it was fine he stood up again and looked at how bony Cruize had gotten. he's doing great, how bout yours?
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 14:51:00 GMT -5
She looked at his nice bum again as he stood up, then quickly looked up to his face, lest he see where her mind had gone...which was of course the gutter. "Good. He's not blowing anymore and he's cooled down to about normal. He should be fine. That was quite a run." She had an exhilarated smile on her face as she remembered how it felt. It was always a rush.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 14:56:51 GMT -5
Dustin smiled and grabbed a thin summer rug, throwing it over Cruize's back, it was better than letting everyone see, but it wouldn't be long before he had him back in shape. yea, i've never had that sort of complications with him...Dustin's smile turned into a grin as he fixed all the straps on the rug. if you time it just right, you should feel Cruize's last burst, it feels like he's gonna leave ya behind.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 15:01:02 GMT -5
She sighed as she pictured the image and imagined what it would feel like. "It sounds amazing. To have such speed and power under you. I would love to ride him someday." She walked over and patted the horse's neck, giving him a nice scratch behind the ears. "I'll probably wait a while thought. Looks like he's not in shape for that kind of run right now. But he'll build up quickly. Thoroughbreds normally do, especially ones that love to run."
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 15:07:48 GMT -5
Dustin nodded and rubbed Cruize's forehead, he listened to Lily as he put the ramp down. yea, he's a good horse in the right hands, on trails and roads i'd put anyone on him and know their safe, its just here he gets like this, but he always loses condition this time of year, well for the last 2-3 years. Dustin untied Cruize and stood beside the ramp holding the lead rope. C'mon boy, get up in there.. he watched Cruize walk in and let go of the lead rope then put the ramp up.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 15:11:22 GMT -5
She watched him load his horse, and knew she had to do the same. Lily regretted they didn't have a lot of time together these days. But work would slow down after the holidays, so she would have a little more free time. She leaned against his trailer as she waited for him to finish with Cruize. They'd say their goodbyes and she'd put Windy in the trailer and bring him back to the barn.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 18, 2008 15:15:43 GMT -5
Dustin secured the ramp and patted Cruizes rump, he looked at Lily with a smile and quickly put Cruize's tack in the backseat of his car. Dustin walked back over to lily and pulled her into a hug.. i'll see you later. ok
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Post by Mustang on Oct 18, 2008 15:23:25 GMT -5
She hugged him back. "Ok. Drive safely. I don't want to hear anything about you running little old ladies off the road." She smiled at him, then gave Cruize a quick pat and walked over to Windy. Within a couple minutes she had him secured in the trailer, had put the ramp up, and was starting her car. The radio clicked on and the speakers sang "...she's like Baby, I'm like Swayzee..." and she picked up the tune. Putting the truck in drive, she sang along as she turned out onto the road and headed back to the barn.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 19, 2008 5:34:00 GMT -5
Dustin smiled and walked around to the drivers side of his car, he jumped in and turned on his CD, smiling, Dustin pulled out, driving at a reasonalbe speed, he never sped with a float on the back. Dustin headed back to the barn and once he got there pulled over, then got out of the car, leaving the CD playing. Dustin let the ramp down and looked at Cruize, lucky he was a good traveler, he'd just have to remember that not every horse was this easy. C'mon boy, Back it up.. Dustin moved away as Cruize backed down the ramp, he unclipped his lead rope and put it over his shoulder before putting the amp back up.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 19, 2008 22:36:27 GMT -5
Lily arrived a few minutes after Dustin. She'd had to make a quick stop, which had delayed her and allowed him to arrive first. She parked next to his car and went to the trailer, letting the ramp down and backing Windy out. Once she'd put him in his stall with a sheet on, sure that he was alright, she went back out to the trailer and put the ramp back up, then backed it into it's normal place. Then she parked her car and went back into the barn and grabbed a soda from the lounge, cracking it open when she was back out in the main aisle.
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Post by Shadz on Oct 22, 2008 12:53:22 GMT -5
Dustin left Cruize grazing on a patch of Grass as he jumped back in his car to Park it properly and get it and the float out of the way. He got back out of the car and clicked his tongue, watching Cruize slowly make his way over. Dustin smiled as Cruize stood in front of him, he took a quick look around to make sure no one was watching before throwing his arms around the stallions neck, while thinking about it, he didn't think he could sell him.
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Post by Mustang on Oct 23, 2008 0:43:12 GMT -5
Lily took a drink from her soda as she headed back out to the front of the barn. She stopped when she saw Dustin hugging Cruize, and leaned against the wall with a smile on her face. It was a priceless moment, and she wished she had her camera with her.
ooc: sry, cruddy post
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Post by Shadz on Oct 26, 2008 7:15:47 GMT -5
Dustin laughed as Cruize leaned his head on his shoulder as if he was hugging back, he stood like that for a few moments before pulling away from the horse. Dustin rubbed his eyes and turned his head seeing Lily, he smiled and walked over with Cruize right behind him. hey...again..how long have you been standing there?
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Post by Mustang on Oct 26, 2008 15:45:13 GMT -5
Lily returned his smile as he walked over, not moving from her perch against the wall. "Long enough." They really were a good match, horse and man. And she liked them both very much. Maybe one day they would be together for good, but she refused to think that far ahead. She'd sworn she would take this relationship one day at a time. Then again, he'd given up other women for her. She'd heard rumors around town, especially those floating around Sliver. The thought made her feel special, and loved, and that was all she wanted in life.
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