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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 24, 2006 20:37:43 GMT -5
Shannon walked into the stable. She was bored and had nothing to do. Her dad didn't really care what she did during the day, as long as she was home by 8 for some reason. She hoped that nobody would mind the fact that she was walking through the stable when she didn't have a horse there or take lessons there. She loved horses and desperately wanted to take lessons but her dad would never let her so she didn't even bother asking him. She really hated him. Because of him she didn't have any friends. She walked from stall to stall petting all the horses. She hadn't seen any people yet, and hoped that she would see any incase she got in trouble for being there. She reached a stall and the name on it said Rocky. Hey there Rocky. She said, petting the horse softly. He was a beautiful horse, but she had no idea what breed, and the name sounded like it was a guy. You're so beautiful. She said softly, continuing to pet him.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 24, 2006 20:45:55 GMT -5
Josh walked out of the tack room, holding Rocky's saddle. He walked over to the bay and smiled. "Thanks." he said with a smile. "He really is isn't he? I'm Joshua Graves by the way." he told the skrawny girl standing by Rocky's stall.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 24, 2006 20:49:17 GMT -5
Oh, hi. Do you own him? Shannon asked, tucking her hair behind her ears awkwardly. I'm Shannon Campbell She said.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 24, 2006 20:58:22 GMT -5
"Well, nice to meet you Shannon. Yep. He's mine." said Josh, patting the horse's neck. "So do you own a horse or do you just ride here?" he asked with a smile.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 24, 2006 21:02:32 GMT -5
It's nice to meet you too. Shannon said. Well, neither. I want to take lessons but my dad'll just say it's a waste of time and money and won't let me, there's no use in asking. Shannon replied.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 24, 2006 21:08:27 GMT -5
"Oh." Josh said. "Well, you can ride Rocky if you'd like. I have to exercise him now anyway, and that's just like a chore for me now. Wanna take him out in the arena for a spin?" he asked. Rocky obviously liked Shannon the way he was nuzzling and nipping her.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 24, 2006 21:12:03 GMT -5
I have only ridden once and that was when I was 8. Shannon said, there was no way she was riding that horse if he was like a chore to ride.
((Ooh. Shannon's gonna need a few bdays. lol. I'll make her 16 I guess. lol))
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 24, 2006 21:16:00 GMT -5
((lmao! kk)) Josh smiled. "He's pretty well behaved. It's just, some days after mucking the stall, grooming him, feeding him, working, and everything else, I don't feel like riding him for an hour. I love riding him mind you, but some days I just don't feel like it." he said with a smile.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 25, 2006 8:56:38 GMT -5
((Cuz I think 15 and 18 is too much of a difference. lol))
He looks like he would be fun to ride, but the most I've ever done is walked and a little bit of trotting on a lead rope, and I was like 8 Shannon said. She wouldn't be able to ride him, she didn't even know how to hold the reins.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 25, 2006 13:01:45 GMT -5
((lol yeah it is. i thot she was 16 at first )) Josh smiled. "I can show you how to ride if you'd like. Rocky seems to like you and he's pretty well-behaved. You can start off slow and stuff." he told her. He felt bad for her. She didn't know how to ride and she obviously loved horses.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 25, 2006 13:10:15 GMT -5
((lol, I think when I created her I made her 16 and then I changed it when I added her to the table. Idk. lol. I have to change that still.. lol))
Shannon smiled slightly. More than she usually did. That would be nice, as long as you don't mind. She said.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 25, 2006 13:26:26 GMT -5
((lol!))
"I don't mind at all." he said with a smile. Josh quickly put on Rocky's bridle and saddle. He then lead him out to the outdoor arena and stopped him in the centre. "Do you know how to mount him?" he asked.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 25, 2006 13:28:21 GMT -5
Shannon watched as Josh tacked up Rocky and followed him outside. When he asked if she knew how to mount, she shook her head no. She had no idea how to get on.
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Post by Chelsea on Aug 25, 2006 13:35:43 GMT -5
"Alright." Josh said with a smile. He put the reins over Rocky's head and tightened the girth. He also adjusted the stirrups. He didn't feel like teaching her all of that. She could learn by watching. He then gathered the reins in his left hand. "Stand here next to me and take the reins in your left hand. If you need some extra balance, put your right hand on the back of the saddle. Put your left foot in the stirrup and pull yourself up." he told her.
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Post by Jacqueline on Aug 25, 2006 13:57:14 GMT -5
Shannon picked up the reins, careful not to hold them too tight so she wouldn't pull on Rocky's mouth. She didn't know that she was supposed to have a bit of pressure on his face so he wouldn't walk away. She put her foot in the stirrup and pulled herself up. She landed pretty heavilly on his back.
((ooh, Lori would be gasping at her telling her to get on softer. I had a problem with that for a few days. lol))
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