Post by velocity on Aug 28, 2011 21:27:07 GMT -5
Lady In Red
Kate chuckled as a loud whinny rang out. The morning sun seemed to just be coming up and it was looking to be a good morning for a workout. She walked to the grey filly and patted her nose softly. Lady blew out in a semi snort, misting her with snot and a horsey smell. However, the young women only chuckled and gave her another pat. " You seem rather happy this morning, Lady." She placed a sugar cube on the door before turning and getting the workout tack from the tack room. She returned in minutes to see the filly's ears perked and alert, looking for yet another treat. " No, you'll have some later." Kate placed the tack on the wooden door before getting a lead rope and hooking it onto the leather halt that was around the horse's face. She opened the door and made the filly wait a moment before allowing her to exit. She tied her to a metal loop on the door frame before getting a light saddle blanket. Kate positioned it and then got the light weight saddle. After making sure it was okay, she got the grip and tightened it into place. All the while, she was patting the filly softly and speaking kind words to her twitching ears. Carefully, she took off the halter and held it around the muscled neck of the equine. Next, she slipped the bit into the Lady's mouth and then tightened it. Doing buckles and checking over everything quickly. Lastly, she lifted the Lady's hooves and checked for heat. Smiling, satisfied. Grabbing a hold of the reins, she clicked her tongue and Lady In Red began walking behind her. Her hooves making a clip-clop sound on the cement.
Kate smiled as the dew seemed to burn in the morning sun. It sparked as Lady and her walked through it. Lady seemed to love the damp grass or at least she didn't mind it. Kate enjoyed these soft sounds of the morning. No was one about the stables yet and it made for a relaxing moment of really no sound. A deep sigh came from Kate's mouth before she shook her head and then walked out onto the track. " Easy now, Lady." She said lightly before mounting up. Katie allowed the mare to trot for a moment. She could feel her muscle's beginning to warm. The muscle power was unbelievable on any horse. It always amazed Kate on how powered these animals were. Chuckling, Lady picked up the pace into a canter. She kept her on the inner rail, seeing as no one else was on the track to avoid. Finally, she allowed the filly to gallop. The thundering of hooves filled the quiet morning. The blur of grey figure was seen blazing around a turn. Kate's smile was wide as she felt the mare pull beneath her. Oh how she wanted to let the filly run forever, but she knew her father would disagree. Kate continued to urge the mare on. Pumping her with her hands and encouraging her with every inch of her body. She felt the response in Lady's body and the mare gave another burst of speed that sent them over the nine furlong mark. Letting her run out for a moments, she eased her up to a trot. " I know, I know. You want to run. I understand. We'll get to it. I promise." She patted the mares neck before allowing her to enter a trot.