Trying out Jack

[kelsey]

Early on Saturday morning, Kelsey called up Jessica to let her know what time to come down and have Taylee try out Jack.

"Alright. I have lessons most of the afternoon, so is 8:00 okay for you? .... Great! See you then" she said, then hung up the office phone.

A few minutes later, Chloe came driving down to the barn. She stepped out of the LF golf cart and walked into the main barn. She spotted her mom in the office and walked over.

"Hey, Mom. What's up? Oh, I heard you're gonna lease out Jack. Want me to get him ready for those people to try him out?" she asked.

"That would be great. Just use the spare Pessoa pony saddle and all of Jack's tack. Don't bother with the martingale; he doesn't really need it. Just put the halter over his bridle. Thanks so much, hon" she said. Chloe nodded and went to go bring Jack in.

She went out to the gelding pasture and caught the dirty, chestnut pony. She slipped the halter on and led him back to the main barn. She put a set of crossties on him and groomed him real good. She braided his tail, then tacked up. She left her GPA out near him along with her full shcooling chaps and a little jumping bat. After that, she wrapped his front legs in white pony polos, to match his white Dover schooling pad. The whole process took about 30 minutes. Chloe was quick at tacking up, but she took her time to really make her pony look great. Plus, she was used to making a horse look spotless ever since she got Steamy, her new grey, show pony. She only used him for fun shows and hunt team classes with her friends. Her new show horse was Hal, a Paint X Thoroughbred with a gorgeous coat.

After tacking up, she slipped the halter back over Jack's pony bridle with a fancy raised noseband and Dee ring bit and put the crossties back on. "Good boy. You're so paitient!!" she said, patting Jack's gleaming, copper neck.

"Okay. I'm done. I left my helmet, chaps, and a crop out incase you wanted me to warm him up and give the people a look at him ... " Chloe said, her voice trailing off. She was trying to give her mom the hint that she wanted to show off to the new people coming. That was her specialty; that and winning all over the Junior Hunter Jumper A circuit.

Kelsey smiled, taking the hint. She nodded. Chloe smiled wide, showing off her rainbow color braces. The mother/daughter team sat in the office and waited for the Hunter family to arrive.

[Kenzzz ♥]

Jessica Hunter pulled into the driveway of Lionshare Farms. They boarded here, so they new their way around. Taylee opened the passenger seat door, and stepped out. She couldn't wait to see Jack.

Taylee stepped into the office, and saw Kelsey and Chloe waiting for them.

"Sorry we're late. You know how it is with daughters." Jessica said, smiling. "This is my middle child, Taylee." she pointed to Taylee, and Taylee flashed a perfect, white smile.

"Hi, where's the pony?" Taylee asked eagerly. She already had a paint pony, but she wanted another one to do the jumpers and A circuit on.

Jessica smiled, and she knew that Taylee was so excited. "Tay why dont you go get your helmet out of the car, while I discuss Jack with Mrs. Breen." she suggested, and Taylee walked off.
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Taylee walked to the red jeep, and grabbed her GPA helmet and walked back to the crossties. She rubbed the pony's head and then scratched behind his ears.
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Jessica smiled, and then began to speak." Alright, does Chloe want to get on him first? I know she and Taylee are about the same level." she said, suggesting Taylee ride first.

[kelsey]

Chloe heard a car door and poked her head out the office door.

"They're here, finally" Chloe said, under her breath. Kelsey shot her a "be nice" look. Chloe just shrugged.

Kelsey sat the the offce desk and listened to Jessica.

"Hi, nice to meet you. I'm Kelsey, and this is Chloe, my youngest of four. I think I'd prefer Chloe get on him first, just to be sure. Jack's a fine pony, but you know horses; consistantly inconsistant," she turned her attention to Chloe, who was doing the Napoleon Dynamite "yesssss" in her head, "Chloe, why don't you go get your helmet and chaps on and take Jack out. Just warm him up; walk, trot, canter and a few cross rails. Thanks dear" Kelsey finished.

Chloe nodded and went to the crossties, where Taylee was petting Jack.

"I'm gonna get on him first, then you can jump him or whatever" she said flatly. Chloe bent down and picked up her GPA, putting it on and snapping it, then she put on her custom chaps. After zipping the second leg up, she grabbed her crop and stuck it in the back pocket of her A&F jeans. She undid the crossties, took off the halter, and led Jack out to the mounting block. She ran down her Herm Sprenger irons and tightened the girth. She patted Jack, then mounted. She just stood and waited for the adults to come out.

[Kenzzz ♥]

Jessica nodded. "That's fine. You know him better than we do" She walked over to the ring and watched Chloe warm the pony up.

Taylee stood watching Jack warm up. He was a beautiful hunter, and Taylee knew for sure he was going to work out.

"Mom he's gorgeous!" Taylee said. She felt a vibrate in her back pocket, and pulled out her silver Motorola Razr Phone.

"Hello?" she said. "Dad I can't talk, we're trying out a pony for lease. Can I call you back?" she asked politley. She paused and waited for an answer. "Okay, love you bye daddy!"

She went back to watching the pony.

[kelsey]

Kelsey led the way out to the ring, signaling to Chloe that she could get started. The pony cantered effortlessly around the big outdoor arena. She opened her inside rein, steering him to a little cross rail set up on the diagonal. Jack got a perfect distance, tucked his knees, and trailed her hocks evenly behind. Once they landed, Chloe slowed to a walk and went over to Taylee.

"Alright. He's all warmed up. You can get on him" she said, dismounting and handing the reins to Taylee. She gave the small girl a leg up onto the large pony.

[shybootsrox]

Morgan strolled down the long drive way of Lionshare Farms. She continued strolling humming a tune and all, she finally arrived at the parking lot and slipped under the white fence. She saw Jack in the arena and strolled up. "Morning mom" Morgan joked to Mrs. Breen.But saw she was doing buisness with a middle age women as a younger girl sat astride Jack. she then walked over to her younger best friend and looked at her. "Hey Chloe! what's up? why you down in the dumps and why is she riding Jack, i thought he was yours?" Morgan asked.

[kelsey]

Kelsey turned and smiled at Morgan. She was practically family. Morgan would always come down to see Vicki, Summer, and Chloe; even Chase came down. Even though she hadn't figured out why he was always with Vicki.

"Morning, dear. Chloe's right over there" she said, pointing to where Chloe was perched up on the white fence board.

Chloe turned to Morgan. She let out a heavy sigh before talking.

"Well, I'm outgrowing him, so my mom thought that leasing him out would be better than selling him. Like he could still stay on the farm. Sooo ... that girl is gonna try out my pony. I hope she falls off ... just kidding. I'm not that mean" Chloe said, laughing at her own remark.

Truth was, she was a little uspet that someone else would be showing her pony that she had ridded and shown since she could ride; but she would soon get over that now that she had a new horse and pony to show and ride whenever she wanted.

"So. Want to go for a ride?" she asked Morgan.

[shybootsrox]

Morgan gave a smile to 'mom' and turned back to Chloe. "oooohhh i get it.... we can always throw something out there spooking Jack... naw im just kidding" Morgan laughed. "Sure I'm bored out of my mind anyway and i'm trying to avoid Chase. he said he was going to the Starbucks place last night i waited for him it closed he never showed. i searched around town but couldn't find him. This morning i woke up around three and he was tip toeing into his room. so yeah let's go riding!" Morgan said happily.

[Kenzzz ♥]

ooc: you guys are SO nice lol

Taylee sat atop the chestnut pony. She asked him to trot and she took her sitting trot. She made her way around the arena, and then halted. Jack's transition was smooth and quick. She asked for the canter, and Jack took the cue right away. She saw Chloe and someone else talking. She thought the girl's name was Morgan, but she hadn't really met her yet. She walked over to Mrs. Breen

I'm going to take him over an equitation course. she said sweetly.

"He's a dream to ride." she said turning to Mrs. Hunter "He could use some work on his headset, but hes perfect for pony medals on the A circuit."

Mrs. Hunter nodded. "Great Taylee! You finally might have an equitation pony!!" she said, smiling. She knew with the right horse, her daughter could become "the one to beat".

Taylee smiled, and began to canter. She took Jack over the oxer single, and then around to a 2'6" outside line. She did a broken line to the diagonals, and then a smooth rollback to the 2'9 outside. She asked Jack to halt, and then walk on. She loved this pony already. She would be the perfect leasee.

Taylee walked over to her mom. "Okay. He's an awesome mover, jumps wonderful, and is so perfect for equitation. I love him." she said normally. She was trying so hard to keep her excitment in.

[kelsey]

Chloe laughed. "Great!! I'll take Steamy!! Ha, he's my hunt team pony. I love him!! Let's go." With that, Chloe hopped off the fence and her and Morgan made their ways down to the main barn.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Breen watched the impeccable equitation display from Taylee. "He was made for, Tay!! You look wonderful on him. You'll deffinetley be the ones to beat on the A circuit!!" she smiled as Taylee walked Jack, patting him on the neck. She turned her attention to Mrs. Hunter. "I have the feeling you'll end up leasing him. It's 300 a month for our best plan. You can choose your plan though."

[~xJustALineInASongx~]

Maria Schaub, a champion equitation rider whom won the Maclay Championships the year before last, led her horse, Whimsey, out towards the arena.He had been injured a few months ago, and she could now take him for a light ride.She buckled her GPA helmet and finished putting on her half chaps, then grabbed her crop and swung onto her beautiful gelding's back.She stuck the crop into her back pocket, then putting her feet in the stirrups and gathering her reins in her hands, she clicked Whimsey forward.Her position was impeccable, not a mistake could be seen.She rode Whimsey towards the arena and towards the two girls on the fence.

[Kenzzz ♥]

"Wonderful!" Mrs. Hunter said excitedly. She turned her attention to Taylee, but could tell she wasn't paying attention. Taylee's mouth was wide open.

"OH MY GAWD! It's Maria Schaub!" Taylee said under her breath. She led Jack over to the big gelding. "Hi, I'm Taylee Hunter. This is Jack." she said nodding to the pony. "I love your horse, hes beautiful!"

[~xJustALineInASongx~]

Maria smiled at the young girl and halted Whimsey.Thanks, he's just getting over an injury.His name's Whimsey.She looked at Jack.He's cute!Are you planning on showing him?she asked, knowing he belonged to one of the girls on the fence, but not sure if they were selling him or what.Whimsey pawed the ground excitedly, and Maria turned him in a circle before halting him again.

[kelsey]

Chloe elbowed Morgan and nodded her head in Maria's direction.

"Are you seeing what I'm seeing?! Maria Schaub and Whimsey on OUR FARM!!" Chloe said excitedlely. She pulled Morgan over to Maria.

"Hi!! I'm Chloe! Thats my pony, Jack. We're gonna lease him out to Taylee. This is my BEST friend, Morgan! We were just gonna go for a ride. Wanna come with us?" she asked, hoping she would say yes.

[~xJustALineInASongx~]

Maria smiled at the girls, trying to contain a laugh at Chloe's enthusiasm.Sure, Whimsey is just getting off an injury, so I don't want to upset it, so I'll just get Amigo and then we can go out. She trotted Whimsey back to her trailer and tied him up, letting him eat hay.She tacked Amigo up quickly, then mounting, she trotted the huge chestnut gelding over to the girls.