bethanie
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Post by bethanie on Apr 1, 2013 7:50:54 GMT -5
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Bethanie strode down the aisle of the barn. It was weirdly quiet. But then, it was like that now. Her bright green polo was tucked into smart black breeches, her helmet looped over her arm.
She stopped outside Flight's stall. The cute bay mare gave a little huff when she saw her.
Time to hit the arena and show Mr Conner our moves, thought Bethanie, opening the stall and leading Flight to a set of cross ties. She quickly groomed Flight, flicking off some dust with a goat-hair brush. Her bay coat gleamed. Then she placed the green saddle pad (with little dragonflies ♥) gently on her back, followed by her saddle. Sliding her fluffy girth sleeve into place, she carefully tightened the girth. Flight eagerly took the snaffle bit from her hand, as excited as Beth for some jumping.
Once her horse was tacked, Beth quickly buckled her helmet on and pulled on a quilted black gilet over her polo, before taking the reins over Flight's head and leading her to the mounting block. Just as she was about to swing herself into the saddle, she heard a door slam. Flight twirled round, spooked, and Beth landed flat on her face.
Ouch. Peeling herself off the floor, she touched a hand to her face. It came off red.
Great, nosebleed! she thought, grabbing Flight's reins and pulling a tissue out of her pocket. Just then she heard the door slam again - what was going on?
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Post by maddie on Apr 2, 2013 16:07:20 GMT -5
Maddie tucked a strand of her dark blonde hair behind her ear, Chester's bright blue lead-line in her hand. The tricolored gelding's ears pricked up as Maddie opened the door of the barn - Canterwood's amazing barn!
Maddie winced as the door slammed shut behind them. Gazing down the aisle she looked for Chester's stall. She spotted it and led the gelding inside. He sniffed his water bucket before turning to his hay and starting to munch. Maddie grinned, flicking a piece of hay from his blue fleece rug. She let herself out of the stall, running back over to the main doors to get her tack trunk. She grabbed it and slowly carried it over to Chester's stall. Inside was her new grooming set, some lead-lines in rainbow colours, her helmet, and Chester's plaid rug.
Hearing hoofbeats, Maddie peered round the corner to see what was going on. She saw another girl, maybe her age, holding her horse's reins and dabbing her nose with a bloody tissue.
"Omigosh, are you alright?" she asked, approaching the other girl, eyes wide.
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bethanie
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Post by bethanie on Apr 3, 2013 7:08:19 GMT -5
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Bethanie looked up to see a girl with long, dark blonde hair looking at her nervously.
"Omigosh, are you alright?" The girl asked, her eyes wide with concern. Bethanie awkwardly dabbed her nose.
"Fine, thanks - I slipped when she spooked," she replied, nodding at Flight who was doing her best 'Don't hate me' eyes. Cute.
"So I don't think I've seen you around before, have I? I'm Bethanie, by the way. I'd shake hands but mine's kinda... bloody..." she trailed off. Aaand now I sound like a murderer. Way to go, Beth! She checked her watch. Ten minutes till she had to be in the arena. Ok.
tags: new kid? ♥ |
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Post by maddie on Apr 4, 2013 4:31:18 GMT -5
Maddie let herself relax as the girl - Bethanie - replied; she obviously wasn't injured! She let her easy smile return to her face.
"Never mind - I'm Maddie. Madeleine Tait. And yes, I am the new girl!" Maddie smiled, smoothing a wrinkle out of her navy blue cable-knit sweater. Fuzzy white socks peeked out the top of her Ariat paddock boots and she wore grey breeches. Her hair hung down her back, blonde and gently wavy. Maddie took in the surroundings - the barn really was beautiful, incredibly well-kept: every surface shone, not a whisp of hay was out of place. Horses nickered in their stalls, munching sweet, fresh hay. Maddie knew she'd found the right school. She dragged her attention back to Bethanie.
"So this is your horse? She's gorgeous!" Maddie said, eying the flashy bay mare - Flight? She couldn't wait to tryout for a team and start competing with Chester for Canterwood.
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bethanie
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Post by bethanie on Apr 4, 2013 5:00:39 GMT -5
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Beth smiled, stroking a leather-gloved hand down Flight's bay neck and smoothing down her mane.
"Yeah, this is Flight - well 'First Light' but Flight for short. Since you're in the barn I'm guessing you have a horse?"
She noticed Maddie looking slightly awed by the barn - she'd been there. And Zara had been the one to help her through the first few weeks of OMG Canterwood!!. She wondered if Maddie had already trialled for a riding team...
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zarafox
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Post by zarafox on Apr 4, 2013 5:13:12 GMT -5
Zara let herself into the barn, accidentally letting the door slam behind her - oh well. She walked down the aisle to Jazz's stall, excited to see her after so long apart. Winter snow storms had forced her to stay in Italy at the ski resort, so she was late back to school. She saw the familiar dark bay face looking at her with gentle eyes.
"Hey, Jazzy!" she murmured, stroking her. She had just picked up the lead line to take her horse to the cross ties when she heard voices - and one voice in particular...
"Omigosh, hi!" Zara said, hurrying down the aisle towards Bethanie. Her dark red cashmere sweater complemented her new haircolor - a deep brown that matched her eyes. Her black breeches were spotless, as always. She hadn't seen her roommate in forever! A smile lit up her face as she approached her. And who was the other girl?
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bethanie
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Post by bethanie on Apr 5, 2013 13:49:32 GMT -5
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Bethanie twirled round when she heard Zara's voice, almost dropping Flight's reins.
"Hey, stranger! Oh, love the hair!" she squealed, superexcited to see her roomie again. Flight snorted and tossed her jet-black mane.
"Oh shoot, I have to go to my lesson now, or I won't be warmed up in time. And you know what Mr Conner's like..." she trailed off, shooting Zara an apologetic glance. Typical timing: Zara finally got back and she had to run off!!
tags: yay Zee is home! ♥ |
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