Post by fireyhorse107 on Jun 24, 2007 17:05:10 GMT -5
It was time for Kylie's turn. She cantered Skittles into the ring. As she did her circle, she nodded towards the judges, signaling she was ready. As the pair approached the first jump, Kylie clucked to Skittles. Kylie counted the stides, " 1, 2, 3, squeeze...." Skittles popped into the air and landed on the other side. Kylie smiled, but concentrated on the next fence, an upright. Kylie squeezed again and Skittles flew over it. Next, the combination. Kylie prepared Skittles for the fence. "1, 2, 3...." Again, Skittles came clear. Kylie sat deeper in the saddle, counting the 2 strides. Then, takeoff! Kylie felt Skittles land crooked. Kylie quickly corrected him and set off for the next jump. The came clean except for the last jump. Kylie felt Skittles rush forward. She steadied him, but new they had taken off to close. She felt Skittles back hooves click against the pole. Kylie swallowed her disappointment, waiting for the pole to fall. Surprisingly, it didn't. They had gone clean! Kylie patted Skittles on the neck as the did there finishing circle. Kylie and The Only Black Skittle had done well. Kylie headed back to the show grounds stable to cool off Skittles.