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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 5, 2011 2:24:25 GMT -5
Nessa went to the tack room, and found Stormy's racing saddle and bridle. She smiled at the old grey mare, and patted heron the face. "Hello, sweetie. You gonna be good for me today?" Nessa let herself in the stable and led Stormy out. She groomed her and tacked her up carefully, then led her out to the dirt track, waiting for Angela.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 5, 2011 8:57:15 GMT -5
Angela walked out toward the dirt track from the office. She saw Nessa waiting there with Stormy. "Okay, I want you to warm her up outside the track, then we'll take her in there for a run,"
she said, grinning encouragingly at Nessa.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 6, 2011 10:04:09 GMT -5
Nessa nodded and began walking Stormy around. Stormy was so calm, unlike the other racers Nessa had ridden. "She's really sweet!" she called over to Angela.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 6, 2011 18:43:19 GMT -5
"Yeah, she's a great old mare," Angela said, smiling.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 10, 2011 11:15:36 GMT -5
Nessa smiled and walked Stormy round a few more times, then changed the rein and did the same. She asked gently for trot, and the little mare began trotting. She hoped she looked okay, and remembered to keep her back straight, chin up, and heels down.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 10, 2011 12:04:32 GMT -5
"Alright, now I want to see you canter. Remember that you need to lean over the horse's neck and arch your back, it's not like cantering with a normal horse; you must have more balance," Angela instructed, watching Nessa trot Stormy around.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 14, 2011 9:25:03 GMT -5
Nessa nodded, and asked easily for canter, using gentle aids. She did as Angela said, hoping she looked okay.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 14, 2011 9:33:45 GMT -5
"Not bad, but make sure you keep your hands raised above her neck a little." Angela nodded, contemplating her riding style.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 14, 2011 12:48:59 GMT -5
Nessa nodded, and raised her hands more. She was enjoying this, and she couldn't wait to get started with teh Jokey program.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 14, 2011 14:21:21 GMT -5
"You have a really natural position, Nessa, that's good," Angela inquired, smiling. "Try going at collected canter, now."
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 15, 2011 12:36:30 GMT -5
Nessa smiled. "Thanks!" It was always good to have someone tell you you were a good rider. She nodded and steadied Stormy, squeezing gently on each rein, and letting her seat deepen a little.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 15, 2011 13:03:38 GMT -5
After a while, Angela said, "Okay, I think Stormy's warmed up, how about you let her gallop?"
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 16, 2011 6:03:45 GMT -5
Nessa grinned. Her favourte part. "Yeah, sure!" She asked Stormy to stand squarely, then she ooked at Angela, waiting to see when she could go.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 16, 2011 13:24:53 GMT -5
"Let her run!" Angela said with a laugh, waiting to see the surprised look on Nessa's face when Stormy put on her speed.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 17, 2011 11:23:47 GMT -5
Nessa grinned and leant up over Stormy's neck, kicking her gently.The older horse knew what to do, and she shot off, fast! Nessa was a little surprised, but this was what she lived for, the adrenaline and the speed.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 17, 2011 11:28:14 GMT -5
Angela watched them fly around the track, smiled and impressed. "Make sure you keep close to her neck, Nessa!" she called.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 18, 2011 3:09:38 GMT -5
Nessa heard Angela, and hunched even more over her neck, loving the feeling of them flying around the track.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 18, 2011 12:54:46 GMT -5
"Alright, that's enough. Bring her back around to me," Angela said, walking over to the entrance to the track.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 19, 2011 5:42:24 GMT -5
Nessa nodded and began steadying Stormy, who felt like she could've gone on forever. She brought her back to trot, then walk as they got closer to Angela. Nessa couldn't keep the smile off her face!
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 19, 2011 13:39:26 GMT -5
"That was really good, but you still have a lot to learn about being a jockey," Angela said, smiling at her, patting Stormy's sweaty neck. "That's a good thing. Go cool her off, then give her a bath, it's hot out here!"
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 19, 2011 16:02:18 GMT -5
Nessa nodded. She thought she'd donw okay. She began walking Stormy round, letting her stretch out.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 19, 2011 16:24:04 GMT -5
"Put her back in the stable when you're done, Nessa," Angela said, watching them cool down.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 20, 2011 2:18:05 GMT -5
Nessa nodded. When she though Stormy was cooled down enough, she dismounted and led her to the washing station. She washed her down, and untacked her, leaving her in her stable. She put her tack away, then fed Stormy a carrot and checked she had plenty of cold water.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 20, 2011 13:50:57 GMT -5
Angela walked over to the stable later on and checked Stormy over, she seemed to be in pain and was pacing around her stall nervously, biting at her stomach. She nearly had a hear attack when she saw Stormy start rolling. She grabbed her halter and lead rope, put it on her and led her out of the stall. "NESSA!" she yelled down the barn. She checked Stormy's water: It was ice cold.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 20, 2011 14:49:45 GMT -5
Nessa was about to leave when she heard someone shout her name. She raced back and saw Angela. She looked stressed.
(oops the water wasn't meant to be ice cold, just cold :L silly nessa ^^)
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 20, 2011 14:51:32 GMT -5
"Why's Stormy's water bucket filled with cold water? It should be warm after a ride, Nessa!" Angela said in a strained voice. "It looks like she has colic now!"
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 20, 2011 14:58:14 GMT -5
Nessa's hands flew to her mouth "Ohmygod! I completely forgot! I'm sorry!" she blurted, tears filling her eyes.
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 20, 2011 15:07:31 GMT -5
"It's okay, it's okay, just call the vet!" Angela said quickly, walking Stormy around. "Oh, I know you're old, girl, but please get through this," she said softly to the mare.
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Post by blazieboy08 on Jun 21, 2011 2:01:02 GMT -5
Nessa nodded and ran to the tack room, using the phone there to call the vet. She raced back to Angela. "She'll be here as soon as she can."
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Post by Trophyhorse misses kmsnead on Jun 21, 2011 12:43:08 GMT -5
"Alright, keep her walking, I'll go wait outside," Angela said, handing the lead rope to Nessa.
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