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Post by forestpaw on Jan 10, 2017 20:38:26 GMT -5
((Okay)) lizSalena rode into camp her horse, a gray and white mare named Rain in a gracful canter. Salena pulled on the mares reigns, making her slow down, and eventually stop at a small hose in the back of the large stable Back there nobody really went, so she came there often with Rain for some peace and quiet. Salena took one last glance around before quickly undoing the mare's sadle. She then led her horse to a near by hose, which was tucked piled up neatly against the wall, a brush from last time she came back here with rain. Salena quickly picked up the hose and turned it on. She spayed it over the horse, cooling her off, and cleaning the mud off of her pelt. Rain loved water, especially rain. Though it was a hassle to take care of and dry her off after, the horse loved it! It if it made Rain happy, it made her happy too. Kurai Oliver got up and blushed from embarrassment, "right," he said with a slight laugh. He then took the reigns back, "alright Skyfire," he said sternly while looking at the mare as if he were scolding her, but his deep Hazel eyes had happiness, and love in them, "I'm stepping to the side," he said as he did so, "so move out!" He ordered half jokingly as he began to move forward. Skyfire snorted and rolled her eyes from stubborness, but followed. ashrainAlena looked at the girl challenging, "guess so," she said with a smile. She held out her hand gesturing for her to shake it, "Alena," she said, " and this here is Ari." Ari just turned his butt towards the girls and snorted along with an eye roll. "He's a grumpy horse. He thinks he's so big and tough!" She teased. Ari only turned towards his care taker and snorted at her as if he knew what she was saying.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 11, 2017 6:07:51 GMT -5
"Chloe," The blonde said shaking the hand which the other girl had outstretched. "He's a nice horse," Chloe said looking at the other girls draft horse. He was good especially for a draft horse because he had powerful shoulders which would be good for pulling hay bales.
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Post by liz on Jan 11, 2017 15:09:22 GMT -5
"Afternoon Salena!" Lily smiled, carrying her small kitten in her arms, the poor kit was exhausted. Petting him affectionately, she watched the girl hose down her beautiful mare. "How is Rain doing today? No problems I hope."
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 11, 2017 21:38:51 GMT -5
ashrainAlena smiled and patted the brown horses shoulder, "he's one of a kind! That's for sure," she said. Ari shifted restlessly where her was, shaking out his mane aswell. Lena then looked at chloe, her periwinkle blue eyes glimmering, "do you have a horse you can use? Believe it or not it looks like Ari needs to get his energy out?" She said with a smile. lizSalena jumped making the hose fall to the ground and spray Salena. Salena quickly jumoed back, now soaked. She had a shimmer of annoyance in her eye, but she quickly picked up the hose and went back to what she was doing. Salena looked back towards where the voice came from to see who it belonged to. Salena smiled when she saw that it was only Lily, "goodness Lily! You gave me a scare!" She said with a laugh. She then looked back at Rain, "nope, no problems today thankfully."
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Post by liz on Jan 11, 2017 21:59:03 GMT -5
"Oh goodness, I'm so sorry! It's just been such a slow I was ecstatic to see some sign of life at the ranch." Lily smiled widely, Tucker softly purring in her arms. "How was the trail today?"
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 12, 2017 22:00:32 GMT -5
lizSalena smiled, "good! We took the mountain trail up to that beautiful view! I still can't get used to the over look of the country!" She said half squealing. She couldn't help it! She absolutely loved the trails around here. Salena looked at the cat curled up in Lily's arms, " and hoes this little guy doing?!" She said while putting down the hose and going over to the little cat, scratching him behind the ears. KuraiOliver smiled and looked at Amelia, "looks like she may have more than one! I may not have experience with horses but I don't think she would be that big!" He said with a laugh. Skyfire snorted at the two in response and nuzzled Amelia. Skyfire looked back at Oliver and flicked her tail up making it smack into his face. Oliver let out a 'pppfft' as he dodged away from the hit. Skyfire tossed her head up and let out a small whinney of amusement.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 13, 2017 9:24:30 GMT -5
KuraiOliver nodded as he gently lead the practically waddling horse. "So, how long have you known Tarkin? Did you know his mom?" He said, he already heard how he met Tarking, but he still couldn't help but ask. Oliver undid the laches to the small fenced in area and opened it. He then led the brown Marwari mare in behind him. He was starting to get a hang of this whole 'horse' thing. He then unhook the lead connecting to the mare's chin. The mare let out a loud whinney before attempting to run forward, though it looked more like she was hopping. The mare soon gave up and retreated to a nearby fence to lean on while she grazed. Oliver let out a slight laugh as he watched the poor mare struggle, he knew this wasn't the most flattering moment for her at the moment, but it was still funny to watch.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 13, 2017 13:32:00 GMT -5
"Yeah," Chloe agreed. "She's called Fate." She paused hoping not to sound too gushing about it all as she hated it when other riders went on about their horses for hours telling her about how their horses pedigree was impeccable and was descended from the top studs and dams. In her opinion as long as the horse rode well it didn't matter how long the pedigree was.
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Post by liz on Jan 13, 2017 16:35:36 GMT -5
"Oh Tuck's good, he's just a little tired." Lily said, studying the animal fondly.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 15, 2017 21:13:03 GMT -5
KuraiOliver looked over at the horse grazing in the direction Amelia was pointing to. He smiled, "nice," he said with a smile, "is she an old horse now or?" He asked, he didn't really know what counted as old or not old for horses. Though, the mare grazing peacefully didn't seem to be as lean or energetic as the other horses around her. Oliver smiled, something about that horse made him think of his own mother, but in a happy perspective rather than a sad one. Skyfire found a nice sunny patch about dead center of the pasture, grazing happily. He was tittering and shifting her weight from side to side everyone in a while though. ashrain Alena smiled happily, "oh! What type of horse is she? I bet she's beautiful!" She said. Alena then grabbed a very large sadle hanging from nails hammered into the stable wall a long time ago. Alena looked as though she was struggling to keep the heavy peeve of equipment from falling, but she managed to bring it over to Ari and, using a step stool, put it on the big brown stallion. "Well, are you two up for a ride?" She asked Chloe, "Ari knows how to do basic riding, just not to advanced." lizSalena smiled, "aw. He needs his beauty sleep," she cooed. Rain let out an impatient grunt and shook out her mane. Salena rolled her eyes, "Queen calls!" She joked before turning to continue cooking Rain off with the hose. The fact that Rain practically lived to be either swimming, out in the rain, or getting wet in general made her unique from most other horses. That's also part of the Redon Salena chose Rain, because she was so different from the horses she grew up with.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 16, 2017 16:53:05 GMT -5
"I'm always down for a ride," Chloe said smiling. She flicked a blonde strand which had escaped from her french braid behind one ear before turning to retreive Fate's saddle and bridle which were draped on the wall. Entering the stable box Chloe quickly tacked the white mare up with deft movements and lead the mare out of the stable to see Alena and her horse Ari.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 16, 2017 17:23:52 GMT -5
Alena had pulled her wavy bling hair into a messy ponytail. A short girl like Alena I top of a giant horse like Ari made the two look like some sort of weird optical illusion. Alena smiled as Chleo came out with Fate. "Yep! I called it! What a beautiful horse!" She complimented. Ari whipped his head around to hit Alena's boot with his snout with a grunt. Alena laughed and patted the stallion, "jealous mr horse!" She said I a mummble while stroking Ari to calm him down.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 16, 2017 18:20:16 GMT -5
"Thanks," Chloe said blushing deep enough red for both her and the horse. Whilst she didn't react to compliments about herself if anyone complimented her on her horse she couldn't help but react. Her father said that her horses were like her babies and Chloe felt that he probably was true. "Ari's a looker himself," Chloe said. It was true whilst he didn't have the delicate refined beauty which Fate and other competition pedigree horses possessed he had a certain charm to him and with his broad shoulders Chloe could see how he was made for his job much like how Fate had been bred to weave in and out of jumps in tight corners. Holding the reins Chloe led the mare out of the stable pausing only at the door where she waited for Alena and Ari.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 16, 2017 20:22:54 GMT -5
Using a more Northern style of riding, Alena dug her heals into the ribs of the great horse to get him moving. The method didn't actually hurt the horse, just a slight discomfort which was used as a signal to move. Ari was trained to ride both Sounthern and Western styled riding, though when she was on his back and controlling him that way he only responded to a jab. Ari moved forward, his head bobbing gracefully. Ari began to become antsy as the sun hit his pelt, he loved to be out in the sun. Alena smiled, knowing he was ready for whatever hit him.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 18, 2017 16:11:01 GMT -5
Chloe led the white mare to a near to a mounting block before with a push of her legs she elevated herself into the seat. She adjusted her right stirrup as it was hanging a little low before squeezing Fate on. The mare was incredibly responsive which was what made her an amazing horse but it also meant she'd react to the slightest nudge. Squeezing Fate into a slightly faster walk she caught up with Alena who was mounted on Ari.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 18, 2017 16:29:09 GMT -5
Alena smiled down at the two, "which trail?" She asked. Ari did prefer flat trails, but sense he was training to pull much heavier things, up harder courses, he needed to start getting familiar with harder trails.
((Sorry it's short
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Post by ashrain on Jan 18, 2017 16:52:24 GMT -5
Chloe bit her lip slightly as she thought. She personally didn't really mind as it was good for her to challenge Fate and do different exciting stuff with her especially considering that normally they just stayed in the arena as Chloe's main even was showjumping however she wasn't sure what Alena would want to do with Ari as Chloe didn't know how confident Alena was in Ari especially considering that he wasn't a stereotypical competition horse that she was used to. "We can do a harder one," she said cautiously hoping that it was the unspoken right answer.
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 21, 2017 8:58:20 GMT -5
KuraiOliver looked at the girl with sympathetic eyes, "oh, I'm sorry to hear that," he said quietly, but firmly. He looked up, trying to change the subject and lighten the mood, "so? You live around her or?" He asked. ashrainAlena smiled, "oh, we aren't used to that type of trail. Ari and I always-" At the sound of his name, Ari let out a hunt and bobbed his head up and down. Alena then laughed, "well then I guess challenge accepted!" ((Sorry they're short! And sorry for the poof!))
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Post by ashrain on Jan 21, 2017 14:44:11 GMT -5
Chloe smiled at Ari's response before nudging Fate forward. The pretty white mare obeyed her shoes making a clacking sound against the slightly stoney uphill trail and Chloe couldn't help but allow a huge goofy gin to cross her face as she rode. Whilst she loved show jumping there was something amazing about going on hacks regardless of the weather. She paused several meters ahead before looking back, "Are you coming?"
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Post by forestpaw on Jan 25, 2017 19:59:39 GMT -5
((Hey SummerashrainSalena smiled as she dug into the stallions sides. The stallion quickly chopped over to catch up with the mare and girl. Salena looked like a natural on horseback, though she had barely any idea how to actually ride Ari like this.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 26, 2017 2:34:06 GMT -5
((Hey SummerashrainSalena smiled as she dug into the stallions sides. The stallion quickly chopped over to catch up with the mare and girl. Salena looked like a natural on horseback, though she had barely any idea how to actually ride Ari like this. Chloe smiled as the other horse reached her before nudging Fate into a slightly faster speed so that she could keep up with the much larger horse. Chloe looked around her hands light on the reins at the natural scenery she could see and she remembered exactly why she loved living in country and being out here in the nature every day. "You enjoying yourself," Chloe asked Alena curious to know how the other girl felt.
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Post by ashrain on Jan 26, 2017 17:30:44 GMT -5
((He could run into Alena and Chloe as they are also out on a hack))
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