Post by cashwithhonor on May 8, 2009 22:20:04 GMT -5
Tenacity walked out of the musky barn and out into the bright sunshine. In her hand was a drop dead gorgeous dun mare named Snazz. Cinched onto her back was a high dollar, deep seated barrel saddle. The seat was made of turquoise ostrich skin and it was trimmed with bright silver plates. The breast collar was made of the same leather of the seat and strapped tight across the mare's bulging chest. All four of her legs were wrapped tightly in white Professional's Choice medicine boots. Her coat was brushed thoroughly, making it gleam with a healthy glow, and her mane and tail were combed through and hanging freely. Tenacity stopped Snazz once they were in the arena, her horse's hooves sinking into the soft dirt that had recently been tractored. Tenacity mounted with grace and nudged Snazz forward into a smooth, collected trot. The reins were laying across Snazz's neck, Tenacity had no reason to hold them since her mare was trained with leg pressure. After they had gone around the arena a few times Tenacity moved Snazz into a tighter circle and moved her into a lope. They worked circles for a good fifteen minutes before Tenacity sat back and halted the mare. Snazz's neck was warm with a slight persperation and she was nice and warmed up. Tenacity set her up for the barrel pattern with absolute confidence. Snazz's ears pricked forward in an eager expression and she danced a little as she was set to take off. Tenacity leaned forward slightly and kissed in the mare's ears. With a leaping launch Snazz pushed herself into a breath taking gallop toward first barrel. Her legs stretched out in front of her, heading toward her "pocket" that stood just a few feet away from the tin barrel. Tenacity sat back heavily, pushing Snazz.s hindquarters beneath her as she turned the barrel perfectly and smoothly. She quickly switched leads and launched toward second barrel, it was just as perfect as the first as they raced to third. Tenacity smiled as she saw Snazz's ears prick forward as third barrel came into sight. She leaned back heavily, and within a moment of time leaned forward once more as Snazz bolted toward the "finish line". Tenacity grabbed the saddle horn and gave a good kick, causing Snazz to move even faster. As they crossed the ending point she fell back into the saddle and yelled, "Woah, Snazz." Snazz shoved her powerful hindquarters beneath her and slid across the soft ground. Her mane scattered across her thick, sweating neck and dust clouded around them. Tenacity whooped in joy and leaned down to wrap her arms around her gorgeous horse's neck.
