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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 16, 2011 15:40:48 GMT -5
"What? I-I'm not scared," Taylor lied, glancing down at him. She looked back up quickly though, seeing how far away the ground was from her. "Um, sure, but can she trot slowly?"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 17, 2011 14:20:19 GMT -5
"Yeah sure."he grinned at her. "Sure she can, want me to run with ya?"he smiled. He could be sweet when he wanted to be. He really did like Taylor. She was so pretty, but so timid and shy. He liked that in a girl, it was cute.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 17, 2011 16:00:00 GMT -5
"I am not!" Taylor said indignantly, but she was still smiling rather shyly. "Yeah, that would be nice." Josh was really sweet and kind; something that Taylor wasn't accustomed to in guys. Her brother's had always pulled on her hair and made fun of her for liking horses. Taylor thought it was nice to see theses qualities in a guy like him.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 18, 2011 9:25:21 GMT -5
Josh nodded and grabbed Holly's rein. He clicked with his tongue and she moved on into her smooth trot. He let go of the bridle but ran next to her, knowing she'd follw him. "You okay, up there?" he said to Taylor,, grinning.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 18, 2011 15:55:14 GMT -5
"I'm good," Taylor said confidently. Having posted on an English saddle before, she was soon able to catch on to the rhythm of Holly's movements. "Do I look okay?"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 19, 2011 10:15:58 GMT -5
Josh grinned up at her. "You look great! Wanna try a canter, after you get used to trot?"
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 19, 2011 15:46:17 GMT -5
"I'll try the canter," Taylor said, smiling down at him. She used her leg on Holly, asking her to go faster, to which the mare obliged. Her canter was smooth and slow enough for Taylor to feel comfortable. "She moves flawlessly, Josh!"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 20, 2011 12:13:38 GMT -5
Josh grinned. "Yep, that's my girl, she's a stunner!"
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 20, 2011 16:44:36 GMT -5
"She is a really good horse," Taylor agreed with Josh. "She's so calm!"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 10:23:28 GMT -5
Josh nodded. "I don't like nutters, unlike my sister." He looked over to the other side of the ring where his sister was struggling to hold Dante back over jumps. "So, ya wanna jump?" He went over and put up a 60 cm cross pole.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 10:49:46 GMT -5
"Yeah, Dante is pretty crazy, but he's sweet," Taylor said, laughing. "Sure, I'll give it a shot."
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 10:54:18 GMT -5
Josh nodded and went to stand next to the jump. "Trot up to it, she'll go over it for sure. When you go over the jump lean foward a bit out of the saddle." he didn't think she needed to be perfect for her first ever jump.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 10:58:40 GMT -5
Taylor did as Josh told her, and, trying to remain calm, felt Holly pop over the small jump. "Well, that was easy!"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 11:12:31 GMT -5
Josh grinned. "Well done Taylor! That was great! Go over it the other way, this time!"
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 12:24:27 GMT -5
"Okay!" Taylor said. She turned Holly the other way and smiled as they went over the jump again.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 12:43:02 GMT -5
"You're doing great!" Josh grinned at her.
Cassie cheered form across the ring. "Go Tay!", making Dante spook as she yelled. She rolled her eyes and continued riding.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 13:00:21 GMT -5
"Thanks, Cass, Josh," Taylor said proudly, smiling brightly at Cassie and Josh. "Hey, Josh, do you think you could raise it up some? Jumping seems pretty simple. . . . Do think that would be okay?"
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 13:36:59 GMT -5
Josh nodded and raised it up a notch.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 13:40:48 GMT -5
Taylor nudged Holly forward and pushed her hands forward on the reins. "Come on, girl," she whispered. Taylor smiled, though she was still concentrating, as Holly lept over the jump.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 21, 2011 14:04:10 GMT -5
"Well done! Nice!" said Josh.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 21, 2011 14:25:36 GMT -5
"It feels amazing, jumping. Can you raise it up some more, Josh?" Taylor asked, smiling at him. "I really think I'm ready for bigger jumps."
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 22, 2011 4:15:55 GMT -5
Josh raised his eyebrows and put the jump up soem more. Someone was feeling confident!
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 22, 2011 9:49:47 GMT -5
Taylor turned Holly around and let her canter toward the jump. Taylor pushed her hands forward and leaned as Holly jumped with ease. Taylor wobbled a bit and almost fell forward on Holly's neck, but remained in the saddle.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 22, 2011 12:14:26 GMT -5
"Well done!" Josh grinned at her.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 22, 2011 21:24:04 GMT -5
"Told you I was ready." Taylor grinned back at him.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 23, 2011 8:41:47 GMT -5
He walked over and patted his mare on the neck. "Good girl, Holls."
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 23, 2011 9:22:33 GMT -5
Taylor checked her watch. "Um, I better get going, Josh," she said, looking down at him. "I need to go feed Molly, she's my dog."
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 23, 2011 12:28:16 GMT -5
Josh nodded. "I'll cool her off." he grinned. "You did great, taylor."
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on May 23, 2011 15:50:12 GMT -5
"Thank you, Josh." Taylor smiled sweetly at him. She slipped her right foot out of the iron and swung her leg over Holly's back, then jumped down.
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Post by blazieboy08 on May 24, 2011 10:09:42 GMT -5
Josh pulled her in to a quick hug when she dismounted, but they were hidden by Holly, so his sister didn't see them.
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