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| Subject: ~Bareback Trail Ride to the Lake!~ | |
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Author: Mel & Cassidy |
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Date Posted: 18:37:51 06/17/02 Mon It was a hot June afternoon. Melanie and her sister Cassidy were feeling sluggish, and so were their horses. "No lessons today," Melanie said to Cassidy. "Want to go for a trail ride?" "Only if it's to the lake. OMG, it must be a 100 degrees out there!" The scorching hot sunshine shone down on them. Most of the horses were inside the cool barn or out dozing beneath shady trees in their pasture. The girls changed into bathing suits, grabbed their towls & some snacks, and then groomed their horses. Princess was sleeping in her stall. "C'mere girl," Melanie said softly, drawing back the bolt and stepping inside. The gray mare swung around and nickered. Melanie groomed her and then soaked her in fly spray. Then the 12 y/o pulled on the bridle and led Princess outside. Meanwhile, Cassidy had brought Gent up from the paddock and bridled him. Riding a Tennessee Walker bareback was a treat - they were silky smooth. Princess had smooth, floaty gaits too - but she wasn't gaited like Gent. "Bye mom!" Melanie called as she and Cassidy mounted their horses bareback. "We're going to the lake!" "Have fun!" Jenny called back. She was hosing off Gamble after a dressage session. Melanie felt a bit silly. Princess was 14.3 hands high and Southern Gent loomed over them, 16.2 hands high. Cassidy giggled. "C'mon, let's trot." She urged Gent into a smooth rack and Princess picked up a steady, flowing canter to keep up. They rode their horses over the peaceful, shady trail, talking and laughing. Eventually they cantered across a pasture to a crystal clear lake. Princess spotted it and put on a burst of speed. She galloped to the water, splashing in and dropping her head for a drink. Gent galloped in also, pawing at the pebbly bottom. They rode their horses into the deep, cold, clear water. They had races and played tag. Melanie jumped off of Princess's back like it was a diving board. She came up laughing and spitting out water. Princess swam over to her, her hooves hardly touching the lake bottom. Melanie reached forwards, grabbed the reins, and pulled herself up onto the Arabian's slippery back. Gent was swimming too, tossing his head and sending up a wave of water. The deep water was up to Cassidy's chest. She let go of the reins and slid off of the black Tennesse Walker. She swam over to Mel and pulled her off Princess. "C'mon!" she said and they swam into the deep water, having diving contests. The horses weren't going to go anywere. They were content to swim around. After swimming for a long time, Melanie and Cassidy mounted their soaking horses again and turned them to the shore. All of a sudden, Princess shook her head, her knees buckled, and she dropped. She was going to roll. "No!" Melanie yanked on the reins but it was too late. Princess shifted and Melanie leaped off of her, quickly backing away. The mare rolled thoroughly in the sand and then jumped up and shook off, pleased with herself. Melanie was furious but Cassidy laughed and calmed her down. She took Princess's reins, led her back into the water, and washed all the dirt off. Then she led her back to her sister, who mounted. "Thanks Cass." Melanie glared down at Princess. They walked their horses back to the barn. :-) [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |