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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 17, 2014 8:48:12 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 17, 2014 8:48:12 GMT -5

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I woke up extra early this morning. The rest of the household is still asleep. I peek in on my brothers and they're cuddled up together on their cot. It's a funny sight to see, since they're constantly fighting when they're awake. I rummage through a drawer to find a decent pair of blue jeans and a blouse that doesn't have any holes in it. I mange to find jeans and settle on a shirt that has a barely noticeable tear on the sleeve. I still only have my one pair of shoes, so they will have to do. As I slip them on, I hear my mother start to stir so I quickly slip out the door. I wanted to make it a point to get out of the house before anyone woke up so I wouldn't be asked to do anything. No chores, no pulling apart fighting brothers. I picked out this day to dedicate to myself. I wasn't about to let anything stop that.
It's been a few days since my encounter with Poppy Wood. It was short yet pleasant. She offered to teach me how to ride a horse and I would be an idiot to let that opportunity slip away. A chance to walk onto the Redwood ranch, the chance to follow up with the making of a friend and the chance to finally get in touch with my district roots and learn how to ride a horse. As I walked down the path towards Poppy's home, I felt myself jitter with anticipation. It's somewhere between being elated and being nervous. I haven't been able to speak to Poppy since the day we met, and I think I'm taking a real chance her by just showing up at her home trying to claim the offer she gave me. But how else should I go about this? The chances of just happening to run into her again is slim to none, so I have to just take this chance. She seemed nice enough to where if I'm denied, she'd just politely say no. As opposed to kicking me out and trying to punish me for trespassing on her family's land.
The thought shivers down my spine. Hopefully I'm not doing anything wrong here. Is being excited so wrong? If she thinks this visit is unorthodox, then I'll just explain the misunderstanding. I finally reach the front gates of the Redwood ranch. It's beautiful here. I see how far the family's possession of the land runs and it's a breath taking sight. I feel myself get more and more nervous with every step I take towards her front door. My hand shaking as I reach up to knock. Even the door is beautiful, masterfully carved out of a gorgeous cherry colored wood.
I realize how early it is and start to wonder if I should go back to the woods and wait until it's a little bit later in the day. Well, they are a bonafide actual ranch. People who work real ranches are usually up this early, right? I hear rustling inside that confirms my thought. So I muster up the courage, throw my shoulders back and knock a few times against the Redwood ranch front door.

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 17, 2014 11:26:05 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 17, 2014 11:26:05 GMT -5

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My parents sat around the large kitchentable, sharing an pleasant onversation and a marvellous breakfast with their eight children when I entered the room. They all smiled marrily and greeted me with a good morning. Even my old bitter Nanna, who was still holding a gudge against our father for marrying our mother and passing on his wealth to children born from such a low class mother seemed to be surprisingly happy today. I was not. It was mine and Juniper, my one year younger sisters day to fodder. I had been forcing myself out of bed, with every piece of self-disipline still hiding in my body. We were already late, but it didn't matter as long as we worked together. This morning, I had to wake June, just like any other. But she refused moving a single centimeter. And, on top of that she hit me. Punched me right in the stomach when I tried to get her up.

This morning had been exhausting all over. My body ached from the lack of sleep and I had dirt all over my clothes. It had taken hours getting some of the horses in from the pastures, they had been so rebellious and unpleasant today. On top of that my usual morning mood took controll over my feelings and made me more rude and harder to be around.

As I sat down on my dedicated chair around the huge kitchentable, everybody knew which mood I was in and to watch themselves. Silentely, I poked my fried eggs with my fork. I wasn't in the mood for eating. Especially not eggs. Maple, my 17 year old brother turned to me. "Would you mind taking Dawn for a ride today?" Don't poke the dragon, stupid boy, I thought. "Ride your own freaking horse" I snapped at him. He just laughed, he never took me seriously. It bothered me more than necessary, and I decided to eat my breakfast in piece.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. This early, we almost never had visitors. I could see all our siblings eyes turning towards the door in excitement. Maybe it was Julia, Maples girlfriend? Maybe Summers boyfriend Jasper? They were having a child in a couple of months. I would become a aunt. I smiled proudly to myself. It was probably some of my younger siblings friends booked in for a playdate. Maybe it was.. Oriana?

My father, a big man in his 45th year went to open the door. As always, he was wearing a flanell shirt and a big cowboy hat. His brown hair had some grey influences by now, and the mustach he insisted on keeping seemed to be turning older for each day. At first sight, he could seem rather scary, but the ones who knew him often knew him for his happy chuckles and awkward jokes. He opened the door and gave off one of his happily laughters. "Good mornin' young lady. Who might you be seeking?" He asked. With five of his children reaching from the age of 13-20, it was hard for him to guess who the friend belonged to. I couldn't keep my excitement in. It must be Oriana, becase he would recognize almost all of our other guests. I almost flew out of the chair and into the kitchen. My bad mood was gone since long when I saw her. I was almost completely sure she wouldn't stop by, but it made me so glad that she did. "Hi Oriana!" My smile was practically stretching from one cheek to the other. I hugged her friendly and introduced her to my father. "This is my father, his name is Basil" I explained. He just chuckled and returned to the kitchen.

"I'll introduce you" I told her, while entering the kitchen. "Well, here is my family. This is Pam, my momma. Next to her is Summer, my oldest sister" A blonde girl who looked a lot like a prettier version of me were sitting next to her, smiling. "Reed and Maple, my older brothers" Maple raised a saluting hand, but Reed didn't bother. I sighned loudly towards him. "Juniper, Iris and Amber, my younger sisters" Three girls at the age of 13, 10 and 5 greeted her in various ways. "And last, my two lovely little brothers Atlas and Lotus" Two boys at the age of 8 and 5 kept on eating without even an reaction. "And. Well this is nanna Calla" I said, nodding against an old woman. She just rudely ignored her and turned her head around. "She's completely rude and mental, towards everyone, try not to be offended" I whispered to Oriana. "Well, this is my friend Oriana" I told them. "And I'll be taking Dawn after all" I explained to Maple. He chuckled, much alike our father and shook his head. "I knew you would" He told me. I grabbed Oriana by the arm and smiled. "You want to go riding right away?" I asked her. Maybe I was being a bit overexcited. "If you want" I added, to seem a bit more relaxed.

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 18, 2014 9:47:22 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 18, 2014 9:47:22 GMT -5

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I stood at the door, patiently waiting either being welcomed with open arms or turned away, told to never return. The few seconds it takes for someone to come answer the door felt like an eternity. I hear the doorknob rattle and start to turn and it opens up to reveal and rather large, older gentleman. He was the very definition of a district ten man. The way he dressed, presented himself and even the mustache that fittingly sat on his lip. I was at a loss for words, this mans large stature was indeed intimidating and his stone face made me unsure whether I was welcome or not. I breath a sigh of relief as the man lets out a hearty and quite contagious laugh. I find myself chuckling to myself as well and he asks who I'm here to see. Before I could open my mouth to speak, I hear footsteps hurriedly approach the door. Poppy pops out from behind her father with that large, pearly white grin of hers. I'm even more relieved seeing that she's excited to see me. So I try to return her greeting and warm hug with an equally large, although not as pearly white smile.
She introduces me to her father, Basil. He not as intimidating now knowing this he's Poppy's father and a laugh like his doesn't generally come from a mean man. She herds me into the kitchen to meet the rest of her family. I'm overwhelmed by how many people I see sitting at the colossal kitchen table. I almost don't know what to say as she's introduces bunches of brothers and sisters and an older woman, Calla. Calla doesn't seem to glance my way and the look on her face reminds me of the look of the mayor's son that has so awfully mistreated me for being poor. I try to not notice because everyone else is very warm and welcoming. I try to politely wave and acknowledge everyone who looks my way. I hear Poppy whisper a snide comment to me about Calla and I try to not noticeably laugh but it escapes and I promptly cover my mouth. I hear Poppy tell one of her brothers that she was taking one of his horses and excitedly turns towards me.

    You want to go riding right away? If you want.

    The way she hesitated between those two sentences made me realize that she was trying just as hard as me to not seem too eager. It made me feel more relaxed, knowing that I wasn't forcing anyone to do anything or that I wasn't making anyone uncomfortable, except maybe Calla. I'm honestly bursting out the seams with excitement and I've been trying this whole time to hide it but I decide to just let it out as a way of letting Poppy know that it's okay to be excited, because I am too. I giggle and it almost startles me because I haven't heard such a sound come out of me in so long. I smile and lock my arm around hers.

    Yes, most definitely! Lets go!

We practically run out of the house and again, my breath is taken away by the sheer beautiful of her families land. I wish I had something amazing and beautiful to offer her if she ever came to visit my home. Of course, I probably wouldn't allow her to see my home. From what she's told me, she's ridden past it before and thats embarrassing enough. I'd be eternally shameful for her to see the inside of our home, especially after seeing the extravagance that is her family's abode. I kick myself for thinking about this again. It shouldn't matter. We're friends, I think. And today is going to be a fun day. I'll worry about integrating my home life and new friend later. For now, I'm just ready to ride!

Where do you keep your horses? Remember I've never done this before, so take it easy on me!

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 21, 2014 17:56:31 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 21, 2014 17:56:31 GMT -5

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Oriana seemed as excited as I felt, which made me sincerely happy. She locked her arm around mine, and together we ran out to of the house. I had so much to tell her, I just didn’t know where to start. “Well, there we keep our cattle” I pointed at a huge barn painted in red. “We actually work with cattle on the farm but use the horses to herd. I’m basically the only one in our family that only works with horses” I told her, while walking across the farmyard. I turned around and nodded towards the white, smaller house next to ours. “My uncle Cliff lives there with his wife and their three children” I explained, while continuing against a smaller, but yet huge also red painted barn.

“This is the stable” The doors had always been kind of heavy, I had to use most of my strengths to burst it open. When we entered, some of the horses put their heads out from over the doors to their boxes. Some neighed, some just kept quiet. The peaceful smell of the hay hit me, and I happily smiled. This was my safety zone. “The smell takes some getting used to. After a while, you can’t even smell the poop” I explained to Oriana with a cheerful smile.

“Okay, well, here we have Frost, he’s my horse” I told her, while kissing a big, palomino colored stallion in his forehead. He pushed his mule against her cheek, satisfied as he was. “I mostly ride him, and Break that you meant yesterday. I’m schooling him for Atlas, and also Circus who I’m schooling for Iris” I nodded towards a beautiful, grey mare. She had a very delicate head, and seemed uninterested in everything that was going on around her. “Anyways, we got 19 horses, 6 of them are ponies” In the other part of the stable, I showed her our 6 little Shetland ponies. They were all very small, kind of fat with long manes. “They are so cute right?” I scratched the pony called Jam underneath his mane.“Clay and Coro are my cousins. Then there is Jam, Sky, Lollipop and Wallie.” I begun walking down the aisle of the stable. “My parents horses, Goose and Castor. Summers Doll, Reeds Knight, Break of course, Circus, Music, My cousin Lilys, Uncle Cliffs Storm. And these three are King, Candy and Dawn” I pointed to three boxes next to eachother. One contained a white mare, who seemed mostly interesting in eating. The other one was a brown stallion, who was busy chewing on my hair. I carefully pulled it out from his mouth. “They are our most calm and nice horses, I was thinking you could pick from them. King is Junipers and Dawn is Maples” I continued on to the third box, where a shy, piebald was standing. She was black and white in different spots. “Candy was my aunts but she doesn’t ride anymore. She’s kind of the teacher around here” I said with a smile on my face.

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 22, 2014 20:46:22 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 22, 2014 20:46:22 GMT -5

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My eyes widen with wonder and amazement as she introduces me to each segment of their land. Between her uncles home, the first large barn and the vast amounts of land, my eyes As we approach another barn, my mind is ramblings off possibilities of what could lie behind the doors. Poppy explains to me that this is the stable. Finally, the horses! She seems to struggle with the large wooden doors and I hear them creak as she finally pushes through the doors resistance. I see the narrow hallway with the openings looking into the horses little stalls. As we walk in, the horses poke their heads out, curious of who has come to visit them.
We walk from one stall to another as Poppy introduces me to each horse and gives me and little info on each one. It's been a long time since I've been so interested in something. Most days all I do is work and tend to our family and this is the first time I've ever been able to do something considered recreational. Poppy then shows me Candy. I understand that this would be the world I would be learning on. She had shades of black and white spotting her skin and looked gentle enough. I hesitantly place my hand on the top of her head and stroke her down to the tip of her nose. This is when the moment feels almost all too real, I'm waiting to wake up any second now. I can't bear the anticipation anymore and excitedly look at Poppy. My eyes well up and I'm trying to not embarrass myself by crying.

"Can we go now? I just can't wait anymore!"

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 23, 2014 15:53:55 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 23, 2014 15:53:55 GMT -5

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"Absolutely!" My response came immediately. I was starting to get worked up and eager like I always did once more. "So I guess you locked your eyes on Candy. Smart choice, she's the most gentle of them all" I told her while scratching Candys withers. I grabbed her halter and led her in to the aisle of the stable and fastened her in two ropes."I should teach you have to brush and saddle, but it takes to long.. I'll just,, Just.." As my eyes searched the stable for anyone to ask for help, as if she was sent from god, my cousin walked in. We were the same age, but she was a lot more well developed than I was. She had everything I didn't. Lily was tall with long brown curly hair, thick black eyelashes and beautiful jade-green eyes. She had perfect curves without being even the slightest chubby. Oh god how I envied her. Boys always turned their heads when she walked by, and whispered appreciative comments. She got very upset and hated that, but if only one person would ever notice me like that, I would be the happiest girl alive.

At least, I could comfort myself with her flaws. As any other person, she did have them. She could be incredible rude, and most of the time she was completely unhelpfull and useless on the farm. I was a far better rider than her, and the horses loved me more. Even HER horse, Music prefered me. When we are collecting them from their pastures, she comes running to me, not her. That made me feel so proud. I knew Lily hated it though, but i didn't care. I deserved to have something,.

An other thing I hate about Lily is how she always tries to steal my friends. As fast as I bring anyone to the farm, she comes running. Especially if it's a boy. Not that I have a boyfriend or anything, but still. My friends - especially the boys - lock their eyes on her and tells me 'how nice she seems to be'. I knew she would try to steal Oriana too. I think that may be why I was suddenly feeling so very jealous and recentful towards my honestly very dear cousin. "Good mornin' to you girls" Lilys voice woke me from my thoughts. "Mornin' Lill'" I answered. "I heard Juniper bailed on the morning shift. You did it all by your own?" She asked me. I just signed loudly. "Like that is really news. Almost every mornin' I'm late for breakfast thanks to that little theif!" Lily just grinned.

"Would you mind lendin' a hand? I'll need some help, just saddling Candy" The brown haired girl smiled polietely. "No not at all, I'll get on right away" We walked away together, and came back carrying one saddle each. Since we both had been doing this ever since we were children, it didn't take long for the horses to be both brushed and saddled. I grabbed both of the horses reins and led them outside.
"Okay, she's a real sweetiepie so don't you worry about anythin' dear.. I'll hold her while you get up" I pulled myself up on Frosts back as if it was as natural as walking. "You just go ahead and but your left foot through the left sirrup and pull yourself up. Grab the saddle with your hands." I held Candys reins in my hands. Patientely, she waited for her rider to get up on her back.

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 23, 2014 20:03:24 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 23, 2014 20:03:24 GMT -5

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Poppy offers to teach my how to brush and saddle first. This gets me even more excited because I get to learn every aspect of the experience. She starts to stammer a bit and I see her look to the side. My gaze follows hers and I see an intimidatingly beautiful girl walking up with brown, curly hair. My hands instinctively shoot straight to my hips, feeling how shapeless and little they were. This girl struts up and regardless of her beauty, I notice her nose is turned up to the air. I instantly figure she's another family member that I've yet to meet and I can't really tell if she's friendly or not.
Poppy and this new girl, that is apparently called Lil', exchange some casual conversation before Poppy asks her for some assistance in saddling Candy. I try to carefully watch and memorize every movement they make so I can try to replicate it one day with our horses. They finish the task off quickly and made it looks so easy at that. I can already imagine myself at home making myself look like a fool as I try to saddle one of our horses. It'd probably take up to an hour and I still wouldn't do it right. End up getting thrown off the horse in the first two minutes. This thought crosses my mind and I immediately start praying that I don't fall off this horse with these pretty much horse experts watching. They'd probably laugh so hard I wouldn't have a choice but to run off and hope I never run into them again. I watch as Poppy expertly pulls herself onto Frost's back.

"You just go ahead and put your left foot through the left stirrup and pull yourself up. Grab the saddle with your hands."

I take a deep breath and look up at the horse. I'm trying my best not to be nervous because I know animals can sense that sort of thing. But the size of this animal is majestically huge. It's difficult to not be intimidated. I tuck my left food into the corresponding stirrup and take another deep breath. I place my left hand on the horn of the saddle and my right towards the end of it. I start to hoist myself up, holding my breath as I try to pick myself up as smoothly as Poppy made it look. My feeble arms almost immediately give up and I fall backwards right onto my behind. My foot was still stuck in the stirrup and I'm sure I must be a sight. Sure enough, my lesson hasn't even officially started and I've already fallen off the horse. I pick myself up so quick, trying to block out any background noises, in case someone is making fun of me. I reenact my actions but this time successfully pull myself up and swing my leg around to the other side of the horse. I let out a large sigh of relief and hesitantly look back over at Poppy who's still patiently waiting next to me.

"Sorry about that... I guess I'm pretty weak. I've made myself look like a fool already, huh?"

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 25, 2014 10:54:30 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 25, 2014 10:54:30 GMT -5

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As she excused herself for her lack of experience, I just shake my head and give her a friendly smile. "Don't you worry about it dear, it takes a while to learn. I think you did great, for most it takes at least five tries the first time. Some you even have to throw up" I told her. A few years ago, I had some of the kids from the neighborhood comming over to learn how to ride on our ponys. Most of them were spoiled little brats whos parents didn't have time to teach them themselves. It was a good way to make some money on the side, and in the beginning i had quite enjoyed it. As fast as those little devils stopped being scared of me, they had become just that, little devils. Each week had been a new adventure, and not a fun one. They had no respect at all, neither for me or the horses. I actually even expelled one of them for treating our pony Jam so roughly. Even my father had reacted to it, and he doesn't have the most sensitive hand himself.

"Okay, let's go then! To make her walk, simply lift your hand forward like this and make a clicking sound" I raised my my hand towards Frosts head and used my touge to give off the clicking sound. He raised his head a bit, and started walking in an excited speed. "We ride in western style here, as it's called.. It's more directed to sound and handmovements then the other one. The saddles look different to" Our saddles were big, stabil and made in beautiful embossed leather.

As we crossed the little steam over a creaking river, the forest grew infront of us. At night, the forest seemed dark and scary but when the sun was shining as it was today, the sunrays pierced though the tree crowns and lighted up the otherwise so dark woods. The view was almost magical. This was really one of the reasons why I had been so blessed in the lottery of life. I didn't have to worry about starving, instead I could spend my days exercising our horses in the beautiful woods of District 10. I couldn't have been much luckier. To me, the luxuries of the capitol didn't seem very tempting. I had always been very down to earth, and prefered to spend the day in close to mother nature rather than attending some glamorous party.

A large trail opened up infront of us, and I let Frost follow it. He knew the way to the meadow, so I barely had to move a finger. He had always been kind of jumpy though, so I had to stay on my guard. His long ears moved back and forth, seaching for every little sound the creaking wood possibly could make. I turned my head towards Oriana. "Are you okay? It can seem a bit bumpy at the beginning but you'll get used to it. I'm thinking that we should head up to the meadows?"

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 25, 2014 13:39:51 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 25, 2014 13:39:51 GMT -5

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It didn't seem to take me very long to get Candy to follow behind Poppy and Frost. It might have been me or it might have just been Candy instinctively knowing to follow. The ride was pretty bumpy, but I soon grew used to it. The view seemed even more enjoyable from the view from atop a horse. We casually walked through a stream and into the woods. A walk that would normally take ten minutes went by in just a few. The way the sun glistened upon everything reflected upon Candy's skin so beautifully. I was really doing it. I was handling this a lot better than I thought! Of course, I wouldn't be anywhere near this point if it wasn't for Poppy. I don't know what I did that was so good to deserve this opportunity but I'm glad I'm here.

"Are you okay? It can seem a bit bumpy at the beginning but you'll get used to it. I'm thinking that we should head up to the meadows?"

"I'm doing great! The meadows sounds perfect."

I smile and try to push my hair back behind my ear but end up losing my balance and almost falling off the horse, once again. I catch myself in time but I must have kicked or learned on Candy the wrong way because she takes off running. I don't know what else to do so I learn forward and wrap my arms around Candy's neck to keep myself from flying off the saddle. We're barreling through the forest path at what seems like a breakneck speed. I turn my glance back behind us and see Poppy and Frost getting farther and farther away. I have no clue what to do at this point. Just hold on until Candy tires herself out? Jump off, tuck and roll and hope I don't break my neck? I squeeze my eyes closed and tighten my grip around Candy's neck. Just hold on, Poppy will handle this, I'm sure.

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 25, 2014 14:00:44 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 25, 2014 14:00:44 GMT -5

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The unexpected just happened. Candy, Candy, Candy of all horses flipped out. That doesn't happen, it just doesn't. Oh the shame I felt when I saw the piebalds behind race infront of me. I couldn't say I was very surprised when my jumpy, cowardly horse set off after her. After all, they are herd animals. I'm used to Frost doing that, but Candy, such a surprise. I leaned down deep into the saddle and followed Frosts moves. I even encouraged him to go faster, so I'll catch up with with Oriana. I knew where we were, the problem was that I also knew that the trail soon will open up into a meadow. Those news were absolutely horrible, because that would make it more or less impossible to stop Candy. Luckily, Candy was an old horse. She didn't have the strength to run as fast as Frost. I managed passing them by.

"Okay Oriana I'm sorry. I've got to do this and you just got to hold on has hard as you can. Grab the horn of the saddle and the main. NOT the rains. Okay? You think you can do that?" My pulse was racing even faster than the horses. I honestly wasn't scared for Candy, or for what I'm about to do. If Oriana didn't hold on properly, she could hurt herself badly. I forced Frost to stop. At first, he made a few jumps straight up in the air and started bucking. Since I've been training rodeo riding since I was a little girl, this was no match. I petted him on his neck before sliding out of the saddle. I tied his reins to his saddle horn and allowed him to go graze by himself. I trusted him not to escape, as well as he trusted me to alarm him of any danger. We were a pack, me and him. I stood in the middle of the trail, with Candy galloping in full speed towards me. "HOLD ON; HOLD ON HARD" I yelled to Oriana, while flapping my arms up and down. Candy would never run me over, it was against their natural instincts. She would stop, the question is if Oriana would keep going when she did. I hold my breath as Candy was getting closer. "Eeeeeeasyyyy giiiirl.. Gooood giiiiirl.. "

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 25, 2014 14:29:05 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 25, 2014 14:29:05 GMT -5

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I'm concentrating so hard on just trying to stay on the horse that I almost don't notice Poppy and Frost fly up and even out with us. She gives me some instructions and I nod nervously. I thought we were going fast, but they just zoomed past us with ease. I'm honestly thankful that Candy can't run that fast or else I'd be in even more trouble than I already am. Poppy and Frost disappear a good distance ahead of us and I wrap my hands around the horn of the saddle as Poppy told me to. I brace myself, not knowing what is about to happen and just hoping I stay alive long enough for a second lesson.
I finally see Poppy come into view. She's not on Frost anymore. Instead she's standing in the middle of the trail, waving her arms and shouting for me to hold on. What could she possibly be doing? Is she crazy!? What am I going to do when this enormous horse tramples this girl? I'm panicking. But just hold on like she keeps telling me to.
Suddenly, Candy comes to a screeching halt not even feet away from Poppy. My body is thrown forward dramatically but I manage to hold on with all my might and keep my place on the saddle. I take a few deep, fast breathes. I'm sure my face is riddled with fear. I immediately jump off of Candy and practically sprint over to where Poppy stands. She almost seems unfazed, like she knew Candy would stop. I can't believe she took that chance for me. All I could think to do was encase her in a tight hug. I back up and try to laugh the whole situation off, seeing as Poppy seems to be pretty calm about it.

"Does that uh, heh, does that happen a lot?"

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 25, 2014 18:44:18 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 25, 2014 18:44:18 GMT -5

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I could feel the dirt on the ground splashing up on my legs as Candy suddenly halts just a few feet away from me. I carefully reach out my hand and grab her bridle. "Easy now hun'" My voice is calm and gathered as I let my fingers slide down her nose. My heart is still beating like crazy, but I manage collecting my breath. When a horse freaks out and it is one of my older siblings or cousins riding, I mostly just laugh. It's very different for a beginner. Oriana had never ridden before, and Candy decides this is the appropriate time to rush. She could have harmed herself seriously today. "oh my god. You scared me" I told her, still chasing my breath. "Are you okay? I'm so sorry you have to be terrified"

"I don't know what happened. I never seen her like that. She usually never freaks out" I grabbed Candys reins and tied them into a knot on her neck. "I'll just have to check if she's okay" I told her. I grabbed the saddle and released it from her back. Carefully, I let my finger slide along her backbone, I pushed her on the stomach and on her back to check if she had harmed herself, but nothing. "Nothing weird so far" I murmured to myself, confused as I was. Easily, I took a little jump in the air and suddenly lay on my stomach across her back. I pulled myself up, sitting on her back without the saddle. "I'm just going to check if she can handle all the gaits properly" I explained to oriana, who must think I am a freak who's actually worried about that monster. At first, I walk her through the meadow. I try her in trot and gallop aswell. Her movements are soft and calm, and she doesn't seem to be disturbed at all, which worries me even more.

As I get back, I slide of her back and onto my feet next to Oriana. "I have no idea what got into her. I'm so sorry" I shook my head and signed loudly. As I picked up the saddle, just to lay it on her back so she could carry it back home i felt something pointy. As my fingers searched underneath it I found the source. "I'ts a rock" I told her, while i lay the saddle upside down and picked up a big, pointy rock stuck underneath it. "Oh that explains it. You must have pressured the rock into her back.. Poor girl. How could this have gotten here?" I throw it away, into the forest. "I'm so sorry for this day. It wasn't supposed to be this way." I told her. Could it have been..? No, it couldn't. Lily wouldn't do that. She couldn't have put it there on purpose to scare of Oriana? I didn't want to believe it, but still.. all of our saddles hung on pipes in a seperate room. We never put them on the ground. It seemed like her wanting to sabatage for me, but this was a step over the line, wasn't it?

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 26, 2014 17:30:40 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 26, 2014 17:30:40 GMT -5

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I watch as Poppy checks Candy out to make sure she's okay. Honestly, I'm worried as well. She seemed like a completely different horse whenever she took off. Poppy reveals a sharp rock lodged into the bottom of Candy's saddle. I see the look of worry on Poppy's face and assume that this isn't a normal thing that goes on. I laugh in an attempt to lighten up the mood.

"How about we go get some lunch and continue this lesson on another day? My butt is sore already!"

We take the horses reigns and begin to just walk back to the barn through the train. Poppy and I exchange stories on the way, talking as if we'd be friends for years. It feels so comfortable. I don't remember the last time I had a friend that I could just talk to and have a genuinely good time. A thought kind of runs through my head and I think about just overlooking it but on a second though, I bring it up.

"So, Lily, your cousin, right? She seems nice but I could sense something up. Is everything alright with you two?"

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 28, 2014 4:02:22 GMT -5

Post by arya on Jun 28, 2014 4:02:22 GMT -5

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When Oriana asked about the situation between me and Lily, an awkward silence suddenly fell upon us. I had been raised that family was the one and most important thing in the world. Never turn your back on family, I could almost hear my fathers voice repeating those words in my head. But was it really such a betrayal? I mean, I would just be telling her about what Lily had done and how she actually acted. it wasn't like I was lying. "I don't know. We fight a lot. We all grew up like siblings more than family, since we live together. Me and Lily used to be like best friends"

I kept staring at my feet, since I wouldn't want them to lock with Orianas. Maybe she thought I was horrible, trashtalking my cousin? Especially whom I just explained being like a sister to me. "We just grew up to be so different. She's that popular girl who just eeeverybody loves. I'm the complete difference. I'm Poppy with her horses you know. But, you know it's not like I'm complaining, I mean I like it this way. We just grew apart I guess, and it creates tention between us, I guess thats what you picked up on." It just blurred out of me, but it wasn't all to bad was it?

As we got back to the ranch, I tied both of the horses to a fence and just showered them of real quickly. It hadn't been much of a ride, but the summer heat was burning like never before. I lifted up each and every one of their hooves and scrubbed them clean, but that had to do. No polishing was needed, I just picked of the riding equipment and led them straight to the pastures. After all, this was no day to force them to stay in.

As my father came walking, I grabbed him by the arm. "Dad, I found a stone in Candys saddle. She freaked out and almost throw Oriana in the dirt." His normally so careless facial expression turned harsh. "How could that be? There is no way it could have just gotten stuck there. Who is not handling the equipment right? Poppy, those are expensive saddles made of the finest leather, I won't accept having them thrown on the ground." It felt as if he was accusing me. Me of all people! I was always the one taking care of everything in that darn stable, how dared he? "You know it wasn't me! I'm the only one who ever scrubs those saddles, I even exercise all the horses at least one time a week because their owners 'doesn't have time'" He chuckled and petted me on my head. I hated when he did that. "No honey I know. I'll make sure it doesn't happen again. I'm terrible sorry for our horses manners, Oriana. I hope she didn't scare you off to bad" He chuckled happily, once again before lifting his hat and sneaking away.

As I entered the kitchen, I noticed that not only my siblings had shown up for lunch but also my cousins. Lily sat next to Maple, probably discussing some boy she had been hitting it off with in his class. He was two years older, but she knew them all anyways. I was so jealous, even if I'd never admit it. "Lily. I found a stone in Candys saddle" My voice was harsh and upfront, and she looked so busted. I knew she had but it there, and even if she wanted to mess with me, to endanger both Candy and Oriana was a step to far. "A-a-are you accusing me of putting it there?" She suddenly looked angry. Did I? "No, I'm just asking how it got stuck there." I was accusing her, but I couldn't admit it. I filled two bowls with soup and sat down next to Atlas, my little brother, and offered a seat and a bowl in the seat on the other side to Oriana.

[OCC - Hehe sorry that all my posts are supermessy and rather boring.. My imagination doesn't seem to want to co-operate.. ]

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an equestrian lesson || oriana & poppy || [arya] Jun 28, 2014 12:00:25 GMT -5

Post by ミSailor彡 on Jun 28, 2014 12:00:25 GMT -5

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As Poppy explains her relationship with Lily, I slowly start to understand. It seems kind of like a,
"we don't really get along but we're family so we have to deal with each other" kind of relationship. It's a classic rule of thumb when it comes to growing up together. All kids get along at a young age and they just grow to be different people.
When we got back to the ranch, I stood idly by and watched as Poppy cleaned and cared for the horses in such a way that I envied. Poppy's father came walking by and Poppy stopped him to explain the stone situation. They both took on a serious look and I then knew that it really was an odd occurrence. He apologizes to me and I want to tell him that it's really no problem but he's off before I get a chance to speak. I turn to smile at Poppy to at least let her know, once again, that it really wasn't too big of a deal and that it didn't scare me off.
When return to Poppy's home and make our way to the kitchen to have lunch. I see her brothers and sisters, as well as Lily. I see Poppy take on a stern look and they nonchalantly argue about where Lily placed the rock in the in the saddle. They go back and forth until Poppy just decides to drop it. She grabs some soup and invites me to sit next to her. I politely accept and take a few sips of soup. It's absolutely delectable. In our home, we don't have food so readily available like that. The seasonings, the chunks of vegetables and meat. I can't help myself and start hastily stuffing as much soup into myself as I can bear, hardly taking a breath between each bite. I look up and see that everyone has stopped eating and taken notice to my barbaric eating habits. I feel my face turn red and slowly put my spoon down. I clear my throat and reposition myself in my seat and everyone seems to go back to eating.

"I had a lot of fun today, Poppy. It's too bad we had to cut our lesson short because of the accident. I really hope Candy will be okay."

As I say there, I slowly look up at Lily and she's staring at me, with a look that could almost come off as guilt.

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