Re: Do you have what it takes?

[redhead14]

maria
" i dont even hear a thunder of hoof beats when im out there all i can hear is my horse. thier breaths the sound of only thier hooves thier heartbeat. i know it sounds weird but its like im on ewith the horse out there" i say

[Man O' War Lover]

I smile "It's not wierd at all, I sometimes feel like I'm one with my horse." I said "It is a little strange some may feel that way but that's how it is-

[redhead14]

Maria
I smile" people may think its strange at first but once they see me ride and the season I'm having they become quite " I day with a laugh "but all in all I'm happy to be where I'm at right now"

[Man O' War Lover]

I smiled a little "Yeah well it seam's like it takes forever to get to the finish line actuly for me, I think horses look like they go slower to people who are watching but for the rider's there going very fast." I said-

[redhead14]

Mairia
I laugh " well its true. I mean I was out for almost a whole season because i after my horse I was riging and I crossed the finish line another horse collieded with us head on lucky my horse only suffered. A sprained ankle" I say

[Man O' War Lover]

"I'm sorry, I hate it when stuff like that happen's. Like we had a filly who hurt herself in the paddock when playing with another filly. It happen's a lot, Thoroughbred's have small ankles and some just get hurt in a acadent. It's scary but evrey rider take's a gamble to get hurt or not." I said-

[redhead14]

Mairia
" yeah my mother had a flashy bay colt she was going to use in showing that spring but he was playing around in the paddock one winter, he reared up and when he came down his ankle shattered it was horrible." I say as I look off then look back a ray " my great grandfather was ruffins jockey he was heart broken when they put her down and I was ther the day babrbaro hurt his leg too " I say

[Man O' War Lover]

"I dont like what happend with Barbaro, pretty sad." I said picking at my food. "Do you think it's posable a horse can't understand that we try to not race them to where they just get hurt and when they get hurt that they know we are sorry?" I asked. "My father think's dog's can love there owner's more than horses, I mean it's not that horses can't care for you but they don't have that love and caring bond like a dog can." I said. "It's hard to exsplane." I said "I dont really beleave it but I don't know if they can really love a human like a dog loves the little boy who play's with him and feed's him and throw's a stick for him or let's him sleep on the coach." I said.

[redhead14]

Maria
" actually I would have to disagree with your father. I think horses can show just as much or more love to a person then a dog. Don't get me wrong both animals can be unpredictable at times, but in that the end of the tabl with any animal if you show love care and kindness to it, it will should it back to you" I say as I push some hair behind my ear " I think sometimes that horses know when their done and some don't. Like this horse,my grandfather had named bold blue jay he was a dampled steal grey stallion with four black stocking and a white blaze, he was almost 7 when we were about to race him but he wouldn't go into the starting gate and at that point my grandfather called the race and went home. Come to find out there had been a bad accident between the number 5 and 7 horse blue jay was number 6 so I guess you could say he retired himself that day. But like our horse fast as lighting she was a pure whire mare and she was 6 running in a race when she got hit went down but got back up and wanted to keep running but our jockey stopped her because she had completely tore her leg muscle and broke her kanon bone we had to put her down." " I think horses have senses about people like who they can trust and who they really can't" I say

[Man O' War Lover]

"Well I know horses have great trust and loyalty." I said. "After dinner I want you to meet someone if thats ok with you?" I asked-

Sorry so short I have not been on latlet beacuse I'm using my parents freinds conputer, I'm trying to be on more-

[redhead14]

Maria
She smiled " ok I think I'm done though" she said as she pushed her plate away from her and smiled as the waiter took it away

[Man O' War Lover]

"We don't have to leave now if you want to stay longer, I just wanted you to meet my uncle." I stood up. " It may not sound exsiting but you will like his place." I said. "He owns retierment farm for Thoroubred race horses."

[redhead14]

" im don eare you" she said as she smiled at him " plus id love to meet your uncle especially if hes like you" she said wityh a soft smile slightly blushing

[Man O' War Lover]

I smiled a little. "We could do something you want to? I'm sorry I got a little carried away but I'm sure he will like you, I do." As I walked toured the front door I said "His farm is a little way's from the track." I opend the door waiting-

[redhead14]

She smiled as they got up to leave " thank you" she said as she walked through the door. " what did you have in mind and that's really cool how close he lives to the track" she said as the walked to the truck. She pulled his jacket he gave her closer around her body as a light yet chilly breeze blew past them

[Man O' War Lover]

I opend the truck door for her and turned the heat on. "Well a few miles, I think." I said laughing a little. "Sorry it got so cold, I thought it would be warmer tonight." I said starting the truck-

[redhead14]

i smiled " thanks" i say as he opens the door for me " its no problem i get cold easily" she said as they started towards his uncles house

[Man O' War Lover]

Later the truck light's showed the dark wood fences that lead up to the long white barn, with the light's on inside. I turned in the drive and stoped. Uncle Steven was allready walking from the barn toured us waving. A small pack of dog's followed close beahind with wagging tail's. "Hey!" I said getting out, I went around to open the side door for her. "He has a really nice thoroughbred in the barn that you might like." I said, looking over at Steven he said "Nice that you all came have not had much company since christmas." He laughed and I frowned and shruged my shoulder's. "Sometimes he forget's I was here a week ago." I said. "Nice to meet you young lady." Steven stood next to me-

[redhead14]

" wow this place is beautiful even in the dark" she said as the pulled up. she smiled to herself as she saw the manand his pack of dogs ome from the care. she smiled as he opened her door she sueezed his hand before smiling at steven " its very nice to meet you im maria" she said as she bent down to pet one of the dogs that came over to here

[Man O' War Lover]

Steven smiled " "Thank's, we like to keep the place in shape or I try anyway." He said smiling at the dog's now swarming around our leg's and trying to get atention from Maria. "All they do is sleep." He looked at Maria. "Ray told me a lot about you. He said you are a very gifted rider and that you got very good race horses. I can't wait to see them." He looked over at the barn. "I will get you guy's inside before you freeze, If you want to go to the house first to warm up, or if you would like to see the horses we can do that first?" He said.

[redhead14]

maria smiled" id love to see the horses" she said with a laugh

[Man O' War Lover]

"Steve you've got to show he old Ice King the gray if he is up to visator's." I said smiling. Steve laughed "The vet say's his age is a record but I think lot's of horses have lived past 32 or is it 34, oh well I think he might be two decades younger than me." He walked to the first stall still trying to remember the age of his best friend. "I think were both still alive just to stick around and see who kick's off first." He opend the stall door with the light on inside. The light was mean to the old sway back showing gray and silver hair's along a once broad strong spin. The long limb's of the white stallion shifted. I could see the pick sniped nose touching the stall bedding. "You kid's arn't the only ones who rode race horses." He smiled "Me an' old Ice King go way back, well quite a bit back any way." I looked at Maria. "Come on he's friendly." I took Maria's hand and followed Steve into the stall. We stoped and looked at the old race horse who raised his head and stared at us. "Hey fellow." Steve aproched the stallion and held out his hand. The stallion liped a slice of apple from his palm and chewed it. "He still got teeth I don't know how he kept so many in his mouth all these year's but he's doing better than me." Steve smiled and patted the horses white neck and shoulder. "You can pet him." Steve said guesturing toured the old horse who's wise dark eye's watched Maria curiusly. "If she can deal with the yearling and Magic Man then I'm sure Ice King will like her." I said smiling. "We call him King for short, it's a long store how he came from a champion sire to a retierd psture ornamint." Steve said with a small frown.

[redhead14]

maria smiled as he took her hand as they followed steve to the barn. she was looking around and listening to steve ramble on as they walked into the barn. as they reached the first stall the barn lights swayed revealing a grey and white silvery coat standing near the back of the stall. she smiled as she watched steve ligth up when he was with his old friend. maria walked into the stall and couldnt help but smile as the white stallion and her met eyes " hey there pretty boy" she said as she pulled a pepermint from her pocket and fed it to him " arent you just a gentleman" she cood to the stallion as she messaged his shoulder and started to hum to him softly

[Man O' War Lover]

Steve smiled "He likes you." Ice Kingnuzzled Maria's cheek after chewing at the peperment. Shifting his weight a little the old stallion snifed her palm. "They put a lot of weight on him when he raced so after a rather disapointing carear as a stud I brought him here to stay." Steve smiled at the horse. "So Ray tell's me you have three horses isn't that right?" He asked-

[redhead14]

Maria smiled " well I like him too" she said with a soft laugh as the stallion nuzzled her cheek." yes I have two fillies and a colt" she said as she continued to pet the old stallion " their almost three so their still babies"

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