Post by ~xJustALineInASongx~ on Oct 10, 2006 20:10:22 GMT -5
Casey led the big mare into the indoor arena.Lights flickered dimmly as she rolled down her stirrups and tightened the girth.Swinging into the saddle in one easy motion, she collected her soft leather reins and nudged the bay foreward.Soft thuds were the only sound in the large, echoing building, besides the occasional spray of sand hitting the rails surrounding the arena.Casey kissed to "New York Minute" or Minnie, and the big, but classy mare slipped into a smooth, but long canter. The horse and rider treaded around the arena, as one, equitation and carriage precise and elegant. The blonde girl turned Minnie to a small crossrail. The bay gathered herself, shortened her strides into the fence, and popped neatly over it, with Casey perching perfect on top. They slowed to a gliding trot, and Casey looked towards the jumps scattered around. Making up a course in her head, she picked up a canter, and turned neatly towards a small gate. Minnie collected herself for the jump, jumping it cleanly, tucking her front legs up neatly.They turned to a three foot vertical, taking it in stride, then turned to another gate, and the bay mare lifted herself gently over, landing softly. Tunring towards a five foot oxar, Casey gave Minnie more rein, but kept her perfect position, and Minnie sailed over it cleanly, perfect carriage and legs tucked up.Turning to a stone wall, Minnie lengthened her stride and took it just right.Casey went easily with her, and as Minnie landed and got back into order, Casey slowed her, stroking her softly on her neck in thanks for a great course.The quiet girl cooled the bay out, letting her stretch her neck out and relax. After a few minutes, Casey dismounted, loosened her girth, rolled up her stirrups, and led the patient mare back to the barn for a hosedown, then to turn her out.
