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[Cavallo]

<sub>Nick Landing sat astride the massive 17.3 hand stallion. The edgy brute pawed into the turf below. They stood still having found a trail, they had diverted (to avoid running into other horses) and now sat atop a green luscious hill.

The ten year old stallion wasn't four anymore, but still had all the zest and passion of his youth, hence exercise was a must. Nick was tired of running the trails at Intrepid and had desired a change of scenery...a risky move on his part..but surely who would diverge off of a given trail...(excluding them of course).

Reve was a pure hot blooded stallion. He had inherited his sire's edgy temper, but the breeding with his dam, Rosalind, had tempered his attitude and kept him from being a pure monster. That didn't mean he was friendly.

Nick Landing was the sole person to ever handle, train and ride him. The memories came flooding in. Reve as a colt...lashing out at everyone and everything and then they had made a connection. A surreal connection and from that day forth they were inseparable. He remembered his maiden run...oh how thrilling it was. Reve was easily the most memorable ride of his life. From the back of this stallion he had bested the likes of Augusto, Fly High Silver and Xenophon. He had also tasted the sweet victory of winning the MHS Triple Crown.

He gave the stallion a fond pat...Yes, old man...you ran well. He paused and briefly gazed about...

What do you say? For old times sake...how about a little run? eh?

Auds swiveled at the word run and already he was mouthing the bit...the only thing stopping him from taking it and running was his loyal obedience to Nick. Nick grinned he sensed the old shiver in his mount...the shiver of anticipation.

There was no one about surely it would be safe enough... Finally making the commitment, he kicked the black bay into a gallop.

They plunged down the hill...it was like a roller coaster. Nick felt his stomach rise within him and he couldn't help, but release a holler of pure joy! Reve let out a roar of his own as they landed on level ground...through the valley they raced, logs jumped and ground devoured...

Surely there was nothing that could compare. He felt the stallion surge with refined grace and power and gradually reined him in as they stood resting in the slow, but cool running waters of a creek.

Ha! We still have it 'ol boy. Reve chaffed at the bit..he could have gone on, but Nick didn't want to wander too far from the trail...it wouldn't do to get lost out here...

Now um.. where exactly were they?

He peered around looking for the hill or valley, but having been enraptured with the run..he'd acted like a novice and didn't keep track of their path.

I'm an idiot. Reve half reared in the creek, Nick kept his seat and waited. Yeah... I don't need you telling me too.

HELLOOO? Nick yelled...hoping they were somewhere close enough to the trails for someone to hear..

[ooc: just a fun role play with my old boy here on GHF. Figured it'd be fun to possibly meet some of his descendents on here ! Feel free to reply anyone!]</sub>

[alicekcrose]

Cryin' Out Loud

Easy, boy, Alice soothed the stallion. Cryin' Out Loud, the big 16.3hh chestnut stallion - he was the sire of a few good horses, including some of those brilliant prospects out there. Cry trotted powerfully along the trail. The ground was soft, perfect for a little canter. Sitting in the saddle, she gave a little squeeze and be broke into a soft canter. Wow, I haven't ridden English for a while, Alice heard someone shouting. She halted cry and heard Hello?

She went from halt to canter, on the correct lead. They continued along the trail. Cry snorted and pulled at the reins, and began to gallop. Alice gripped onto his next strap and stood a tiny bit in the stirrups. These were proper stirrup lengths, not jockey stirrups, which was good. It would improve her balance. Slowing down, we approached the creek. Cry slammed his breaks on as I pulled him up, just to see a huge black stallion stood in there with a rider. Hey, Alice said, welcomingly.

[Cavallo]

<sub>Nick felt a wave of relief wash through him as he heard the approach of another rider. It was good they had been close enough to the trails for someone to hear...though he was sure that eventually he and Reve would have found their way...but this way was much more reassuring and pleasant. It would be a great opportunity to meet a new face here at GHF.

Admiral's Revenge snorted and eyes flashed as he saw the approaching stallion. He eyed the stallion, auds flattened, but Nick gave a quick correction. In Reve's younger days he might have outright challenged the other brute, but years of training and discipline had made him instantly response to Nick's demands. A good thing too...the last thing that needed to happen was a fight.

Reve received the correction and stood his ground, his aura however though was foreboding. Hello! What a relief to see another human being! He felt the stallion's tension and reined him back, walking him in a quick loop to once again face the pair..a little bit more distance between them. He gave her an apologetic smile..he couldn't help the bred temper of this War Admiral son.

Reve and I were just out and about exploring. We needed a change of scenery. We were having a grand ol'time..even stretched out legs a bit, but I'm afraid as I'm fairly new here..I lost my way from the trails. Nick smiled sheepishly. He must look the part of a fool.

He gave a reassuring smile and leaned forward in the saddle, Reve shifting his weight, but his eyes never leaving the chestnut stallion.

Sorry, I haven't introduced myself. The name is Nick Landing, he gave his most winning smile, and please pardon this old grump...it's the way he's always been...Haven't you, you brute? The black bay stallion at Nick's affectionate tone, tossed his head once and lifted a graceful foreleg, letting it splash into the creek.

Might I know the name of my rescuer? he said with a light tease, eyes and body language were all warmth...except for his mount that is...Admiral's Revenge stood proud and still once again, his eyes cold and calculating. EH, some things never changed.</sub>

[alicekcrose]

Alice squeezed Cry forward into the creek. He hesitated, and lifted one leg, before leaping in and splashing. Ah! She yelped. Oh you silly boy, She said, patting his sorrel neck. Alice smiled. It's a pleasure to meet you, Nick. She said, removing her hat and sweeping her blonde hair off her face, before putting it back on. Cry splashed the water, then shook it off him. Oh you silly thing, She said.

And this is Cry, sire of Sophie's Voice, Flyin' Out Loud, and Loud and Clear. They're all prospects from his first batch of foals from this year. She smiled at his comment about losing his way. She found it cute. Do you want me to lead you back to the barn? Or you can come for a good gallop along the sand trail if you like? It's beautiful down there! She expressed, stroking the neck of the stallion, who's ears were perked. I'm Alice Kacey... owner of Kacey Hill... well I say owner... more joint owner with my good friend and trainer, Jacey. She said. Alice sensed the warmth in his body language, and smiled, before blushing and trying to hide it. He's cute, she thought to herself.

[Cavallo]

<sub>He smiled. Another gallop sounded fun. He smiled again as he took her name in and admired her stallion. He'd heard of a few of this stallion's prospect foals on the race track. He's a beautiful stallion, his foals ran well in the prospects. Nick acknowledged the the stallion's success with a smile. He chuckled a little bit at her modesty, claiming part ownership of her stable.

You own..or uh.. joint-own a nice stable Alice. He meant it. It wasn't false flattery. I own Intrepid Racing and this cruel old brute is my crowning jewel, Admiral's Revenge. He slapped the black bay's neck with affection. It had been so long since they'd been on the tracks here at GHF. It was hard to re-establish the stable after such a long period of time having passed. But he knew that with time and work, Intrepid Racing would turn out alright...but they had a long road ahead of them. He reined in his thoughts quickly and returned to the conversation at hand. Reve himself only has two foals on the ground..One I believe Akuma Battlecry and the other...I believe is Heartless Revenge. He smiled only two foals and each had been a success in their own rights.

Shall we take that gallop? He gave her a winning smile, eager for new friends here and a reason to run.</sub>

[alicekcrose]

Alice smiled at the foals that this stallion had sired. Wow, Akuma Battlecry? He's the sire of Warrior and Solider! He's got two great grandson's on the ground, Nick. She continued to listen, whilst Cry looked around, slightly figgity, and impatiently. The stallion backed up the back, and I pushed him back down. He began to splash in the water, and play around. Hey, you, pack in. She giggled.

She continued to listen. Heartless Revenge is a nice colt. I really liked the look of him on the track a few weeks ago. She said, looking into Nick's eyes. She blinked, breaking the eye contact as it began to make her blush again. She listened to his voice, and replied without hesitation. Sure, I'd love to go for a gallop! She said. Cry spun around and leapt out of the water in the creek on command, before shaking himself off. Oh god... Cry, silly. She said. He let out a gruff and strong whinny, before pawing the ground and tossing his head.

[Cavallo]

<sub>Well then...Let's go! He gave Reve a nudge and the large stallion moved forward with all the grace of a stalking panther. Please, lead the way to this sand trail! Nick and the black bay stood in close proximity to Alice and Cry. Reve eyed the stallion ominously, he stood a whole hand higher than his new competition and the embers of a fire began to burn within Reve. He was suddenly very eager to be off...off and running.

Nick felt the temper of his mount shift, but he kept a firm hand. They would follow Alice and Cry. He turned with a raised eyebrow, waiting for her to take the lead. Ladies first.. he joked.

[ooc// sorry it isn't much, reply and I promise the next one will be better]</sub>