Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2013 13:55:28 GMT -8
Nina ran a hand through Ratio's mane as she clipped on the Biege lead rope to the matching halter. The mare let out a warm breath through her nostrils towards the girl's hand and added a nicker. She let out a light smile as she lead the horse our of her stall and into cross ties before she got started on grooming the horse down.
She ran a soft brush through the mare's white coat and grabbed some fly spray and sprayed the horse down. Once all was done, she closed the grooming kit and went to get started on the tack. Slipping on the saddle pad first, (as always) she smoothed out any of the wrinkles or bumps on Ratio's back before putting on the saddle. Shifting the saddle until she was satisfied, the girl then fiddled with the girth and secured the specific notch. She straightened up and looked over at the mare. She was as content as can be. She grinned as she got the the horse to accept the bit the first time.
Swinging the reins over the the Arabian's head, she untied the cross ties and lead the horse out. Once they have passed the entrance of the White Oak barn, she halted Ratio and mounted the mare up. Putting her foot in one of the stirrup's that is visible, as well as grabbing some reins and saddle, she lifted herself off the ground and swung her other leg on the other side. After one last check to make sure everything was secured and both feet were in the sitrrups, she patted the mare's shoulder and clucked her forward towards the campus trails.
Deciding that they take the Rocky Ridge trail today on this afternoon, she noticed a new trail she has never experienced. (At least it was new to her, unsure about the others.) Leading her mount towards the bay trail, she glanced around as it lead to a beautiful bay. Obviously, that was the name of the trail. She sniffed in the smell of the tides and as well the small scent of spring in the air. Today was the perfect day to go on a trail ride.
She ran a soft brush through the mare's white coat and grabbed some fly spray and sprayed the horse down. Once all was done, she closed the grooming kit and went to get started on the tack. Slipping on the saddle pad first, (as always) she smoothed out any of the wrinkles or bumps on Ratio's back before putting on the saddle. Shifting the saddle until she was satisfied, the girl then fiddled with the girth and secured the specific notch. She straightened up and looked over at the mare. She was as content as can be. She grinned as she got the the horse to accept the bit the first time.
Swinging the reins over the the Arabian's head, she untied the cross ties and lead the horse out. Once they have passed the entrance of the White Oak barn, she halted Ratio and mounted the mare up. Putting her foot in one of the stirrup's that is visible, as well as grabbing some reins and saddle, she lifted herself off the ground and swung her other leg on the other side. After one last check to make sure everything was secured and both feet were in the sitrrups, she patted the mare's shoulder and clucked her forward towards the campus trails.
Deciding that they take the Rocky Ridge trail today on this afternoon, she noticed a new trail she has never experienced. (At least it was new to her, unsure about the others.) Leading her mount towards the bay trail, she glanced around as it lead to a beautiful bay. Obviously, that was the name of the trail. She sniffed in the smell of the tides and as well the small scent of spring in the air. Today was the perfect day to go on a trail ride.