Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North]

Bryya
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Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North] Apr 27, 2012 11:21:04 GMT -5

Post by Bryya on Apr 27, 2012 11:21:04 GMT -5

Does, Says, Thinks, Hears

Thud. Nearly 50 pound bags of grain made a nasty thud as I dropped them on top of each other in our loft. Yesterday I had traveled to and from the market square ten times; I was riding one horse and ponying two others. I managed to get 21 sacks of grain back to the barn before nightfall and there was not enough time to put them in the loft before I had sleep. So today, in the sweltering heat, I had to take a pause from training again and move every bag up the stairs, into the loft.

Thud. The fifth bag was plopped down with another thud, but another noise followed after it that made me race downstairs. Hooves were pounding against the ground right outside the wall that separated the barn from the great pasture. I stuck my head out the door connected directly to the pasture and saw five of our mares, two with foals, looking carefully a way in the distance. I followed their gaze and saw a little pony with an even smaller rider approaching the barn. "Who is coming out here so early in the morning? Hell, who is coming out here at all?"

My answer come in the next moment when the pony picked up a jog and brought the rider into view. Oh, Fawn! A while back, I had offered a younger girl to come out and help with the horses, she said she had always wanted to work with them. Today was the best day she could have come out. Hope swirled through me and I smiled, moving around to the front of the barn. Hopefully I can just tell her what to do and she will be on her way. I can get all my work done today and the horses taken care of. As Fawn got within hearing range I called out a greeting, "Hey Fawn. We can put your pony in a stall in the side-barn, if you'd like."

Listening To: Kingdom Come - The Civil Wars | Words: 354
Other: I got it to be a semi-blitz; yay.

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So, I've been sick and finals are next week
so I would appreciate a little patience
for the next 2-3 weeks. Dx

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Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North] Apr 27, 2012 12:00:49 GMT -5

Post by School is the bane of my life on Apr 27, 2012 12:00:49 GMT -5

This was going to be one of the best days ever! First this morning I get extra food from the farmer and now I get to go and help one of my newest friends train horses. I have met Irafine a few days ago. She was standing by the fence near the farm I worked at and I bravely walked over and talked to her. My braveness got me a new friend, maybe if I get a bit braver I can get more friends?

I held onto the mane of my beautiful chestnut horse Aurora. The soft trot of hers made it easy to ride her barebacked, just the way I liked it. “You are doing good Aurora, just keep going straight,” I urged her on. She whipped her head up and down and kept trotting straight, just like she knew what I was saying. The smell of fresh cow poop filled my nostrils as Aurora passed a huge farm filled with many cows. You get use to the smell after living with it your whole life.
I have been practicing a small bit with Aurora about training horses. The nice old farmer had gave me a book just a few days ago about how to train horses. It was filled with hand printed drawings and notes that I used to train Aurora more. I saw the farm Irafine worked at in the distance and galloped towards her.

A figure poked out of the doorway and waved over to me. Yay it was her, now I can use all I learned. The excitement built up inside me as I slowed Aurora down and took her to the area where she was directing us. A small stable, a perfect fit for a Aurora. “Okay Aurora, just be good as I help,” I pat her chestnut colored back as she whipped her head back and forth.
My feet almost slipped in the ground as I hurried over to Irafine.

“So what would you like me to do?”

Last Edit: Apr 27, 2012 12:02:29 GMT -5 by School is the bane of my life

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Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North] Apr 27, 2012 12:30:31 GMT -5

Post by Bryya on Apr 27, 2012 12:30:31 GMT -5

Does, Says, Thinks, Hears

Fawn's pony fit right into her stall and when Fawn shut her door, she came racing over to me. She nearly fell in her hurry and I chuckled. “So what would you like me to do?” I wasn't quite sure what Fawn was able to do with horses, so I figured I could take a little bit of time out of my day to see what she knew how to do before I turned her loose on my babies. With a motion for her to follow me, I led her back to the pasture connected to the barn I was originally in. "I am going to give you a simple job for now, okay? But first, you need to be able to catch whatever horse I tell you from the field," I gestured towards the large group of horses in front of us.

My eyes scanned the group as my brain picked through what I needed done. The foals required daily human attention but they were a handful. Then again, I think a foal would be a good first challenge, because she doesn't actually have to catch the foal. I nodded my head and, with the use of my hands, began to explain to Fawn what to do. "See that little bay filly, right by the black mare with a white face? I need to you give her a little attention today," I grabbed a large halter and handed to to Fawn, "Don't worry about catching the baby. Get her mama and she will follow you, okay?" I shooed Fawn into the gate and closed it with a click. Thoughts of how this would go swirled through my head as I leaned against the fence and watched Fawn carefully.

Listening To: Come Away To The Water - Maroon 5 | Words: 304
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So, I've been sick and finals are next week
so I would appreciate a little patience
for the next 2-3 weeks. Dx

School is the bane of my life
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Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North] Apr 29, 2012 3:15:16 GMT -5

Post by School is the bane of my life on Apr 29, 2012 3:15:16 GMT -5

I look over to the field that lrafine had pointed to, it was filled with lots of horses running around and playing with eachother. I looked around for the little fally that she wanted me to be with, it was right by the black mare like she had said. I took the halter and sallowed quickly. I really do hope this works out.

I took a step infront of the gate and heard it click behind me. Slowly, I started to walk, trying not to get behind any of the horses. They were all so tall and beautiful, but they coukd hurt me if they wanted to. I thought as I passed a huge male horse that was looming over me.

I made the way to the mother and stopped before her. I closed one eye and reached out my hand towards her head. I gently patted her and carefully slipped the halter on.

"There we go, There we go," I cooted as I took hold of the halter and lead her towards the gate, the little filly following eagerly behind. I sighed as I made it to the fence and handed Irafine the hold of the halter.

"Did I do good?"

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Helper For A Day ~ Blitzy [North] Apr 29, 2012 9:29:04 GMT -5

Post by Bryya on Apr 29, 2012 9:29:04 GMT -5

Does, Says, Thinks, Hears

Fawn handed me hold of the mares head after she caught her. None of the horses were hard to catch, but she did rather good. "Did I do good?" She questioned me and I chuckled. "Yea, you did," smiling, I openned the gate and pulled the mare out with her little filly. Handing the mare off to Fawn, I clicked the gate shut again. The safest place for her to take care of them was in the barn connected to the pasture and that way I could keep an eye on them as I moved the bags of grain. So, I started towards the large front door and dragged it open, gesturing Fawn inside.

Once she was inside, I slammed the door shut, making sure it clicked. A large, brown box sat along the wall and I walked over to it, openning it up. "Alright, this box has everything you need. Just go over both of their bodies with the big, soft brush. Once you do that, pick up each of their feet and make sure there ain't no rocks in them. If there is, then you use this," I picked up the pointed, metal pick and showed it to Fawn. "Once you're done with that you come get me upstairs, alright?" I said.