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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 21:44:30 GMT -5
Lily cringed as Cruize hit the bar, knocking down the top rail. Whoops. Maybe she should leave. Just as she thought that, Dustin stopped the horse in front of her and offered her a ride. She was excited, and it showed on her face and in her voice. "Really? You wouldn't mind if I took a round on him? O, wait, I left my helmet in my truck."
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 22:04:43 GMT -5
Dustin smiled as he saw the excitement grow on Lily's face, he nodded and jumped off Cruize letting him stand there. of course you can take a round, ya never know, you might lease him, and don't worry i ride him everywhere without a helmet, if i had a kid id put him on..but if you want me to runn back to your truck i can..
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 22:08:57 GMT -5
She thought about it a second, but only for a second. "Don't worry about it, I don't usually fall off, and I trust Cruize." Lily gave Dustin a quick kiss, then went over to Cruize and patted his nose. She took the reins and looked over at Dustin. "Mind giving me a leg up? I have long legs, but I'm still short." She let the kid comment circle around in her head for a minute as she looked at Dustin.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 22:32:29 GMT -5
Dustin nodded and smiled, he rubbed Cruize's neck and whispered in his ear before turning and giving Lily a leg up. Dustin rubbed Cruize's Neck again and double checked the bridle and girth, he wanted Lily to be safe..he's fine, but be soft on his mouth he responds perfectly to a small tug.. Dustin stepped back, slapping Cruize on the rump and smiled as he moved forward at a walk.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 22:36:50 GMT -5
Lily nodded and settled in as Dustin double check the gear. She felt cared for and was glad he felt for her enough to make sure she would be safe. She was sure to be light on the reins and relied on her legs to do most of the talking as they moved into a walk. Lily kept him at that pace for half a lap so they could get used to each other, then she asked him for a nice easy trot. It was a beautiful gait and she brought him around a full lap at that pace before asking for a canter.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 22:48:54 GMT -5
once happy and Lily was walking on Cruize, he closed the gate and sat on the top of it to watch.
Cruize stayed at an easy walk, looking around happily, he loved working, and doing whatever he could to impress a crowd. As soon as Lily asked for a trot, Cruize moved forward into an extended trot with his neck arched, he changed from playful to fully focused on Lily without putting a single hoof out of place
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 22:52:31 GMT -5
Lily was enjoying the ride and asked Cruize to pick up a canter. He had such nice gaits, and he was so easy to handle. It was nice to have a horse that was focused and enjoyed working. He would make a great mount for the show ring, and Lily felt so right on him, kinda like she felt when she was with Dustin. She eyed the nearest jump and turned him toward it.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 23:20:25 GMT -5
Cruize stayed at the trot not changing speed or his stride, until Lily asked for a canter, he swiftly made the change from the extended trot to a smooth collected Canter. Cruize turned to the jump and pricked his ears, judging it, as he neared it Cruize gathered himself up and flew over it, like he had all the others Landing smoothly and continuing forward in a straight line.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 23:27:46 GMT -5
Lily sat to the jump, then lifted herself at just the right moment. It felt like she was flying. They sailed over and landed smoothly, and she pointed him to the next jump, her eyes already on it as she guided him at a collected canter. This jump was a little bigger than the last, but she knew he could handle it. He'd done it just a little while ago, and this was no different. Lily reminded herself to be light on the reins and used her legs instead, straightening him out as they approached the jump.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 23:36:17 GMT -5
Cruize turned for the next jump eagerly, he eyed it with his ears pricked, quickly turning one to Lily, but only for a few seconds. Cruize Gathered himself earlier than he had for the previous jump, but jumped a few seconds after, flying over that one like the last, with the same smooth landing. As soon as Cruize Landed, he gathered his strides again, and snorted, he knew he was doing good.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 23:40:28 GMT -5
The world stopped as they flew over the second jump. There was no other feeling like it in the whole world. Lily gave the horse a pat and gathered the reins again. A permanent smile graced her face as she looked to the next jump. Somewhere in her mind she knew he'd had trouble on this one last time, but nothing could invade her happiness at this moment. She was in heaven.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 2, 2008 23:51:27 GMT -5
Cruize continued moving forward like he was asked, Dustin and his friend had done a good job in breaking Cruize, he was responsive, and rarely through a tantrum while working, but they had an easy horse to work with. Cruize eyed the next jump as he was turned to it and snorted, this was the jump that he'd knocked, he through his head up and shortened his strides, it was the highest jump Dustin had set up. As Cruize neared the jump he gathered up his muscles his head still held high, his every move screamed refusal, but when he was close enough Cruize flew over the jump, not landing as smoothly as he had for the previous jumps.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 2, 2008 23:56:13 GMT -5
Lily felt him tense and thought he might refuse. She sat and pushed him forward, keeping light contact with his mouth as she urged him on. To her happiness, he sailed over. It wasn't as graceful or smooth as the previous two, but it was good nonetheless. Besides, it's always good to end on a good note. She gave him a big pat and let him canter out, circling half of the arena before bringing him back down to a trot, then to a walk, and finally a halt in front of Dustin. "Thatta boy, Cruize, great job. He's awesome, Dustin! Best horse I've ever ridden." It was like they belonged together, but she preferred to think that Cruize and Dustin belonged together. They were a good match.
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Post by Shadz on Nov 4, 2008 8:19:51 GMT -5
Cruize nickered as Lily gave him a pat, he arched his neck and shortened his strides, collecting his canter. Cruize snorted as he cantered around the ring until he felt a small tug bringing him back to a smooth trot then a relaxed walk, shaking his head. Cruize stopped in front of Dustin and rubbed his head against him, he pawed the ground eager to do more.
Dustin smiled at Lily and held on to the gate so Cruize didn't push him off. you think? a lot of time went into his training, like i said i can help you train Deductive, i can even call my friend to help, he helped me with Cruize.. Dustin rubbed Cruize's forehead and laughed at his eagerness.
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Post by Mustang on Nov 4, 2008 13:22:43 GMT -5
"Ya, he's great. And I'd love the help. Do you think Deductive has the potential that Cruize has?" At the moment she couldn't really tell. He was a good horse, but he had so much to learn. She gave the horse another pat before dropping the stirrups and stretching her legs, letting them and the reins hang loose. "I'd love to set up a course for him someday, a nice long one. He has so much energy and stamina, he'd be a great eventer."
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