Heart of a racehorse

Chapter 12 (Raceday)

I woke up early in the morning around 5:00 a.m and got dressed and did my morning routine. I then went downstairs and left a note to my dad and jade that I was going to get horse mix and dog food for the pets. I walked to Micheals house seeing him awake. I walked over to Micheal and began the conversation. " Hi Micheal would you mind if I barrow Poncho for a bit" "sure what for" "so he could pull the wagon with 56 pounds dog food and you would not want to know how much pounds the horse food is" " sure but to be safe take one of your dogs along" "okay". I got Poncho's bridal on and tacked him up with the wagon tack.

I climbed in the wagon with Bronko and my dog and left.

Once I got there I parked the wagon in a shady spot and went inside leaving Bronko guarding the wagon and my dog with me. I picked out the dog food and brought it to the counter and got the horse mix and brought it to the counter. I payed and one of the workers helped me get the food in the wagon.

Once the food was loaded the dogs and In and we drove back home. I placed the dog and horse food in the barn and went to Micheals house to return the wagon and Poncho. Then I went home and my dad came rushing out with Jade. " Come on Mack we got to go" "where" I asked. " the race go get ready fast." I rushed to my room and put my hair in a tight braid and washed my face and brushed my teeth. I then left to the truck as my dad got Angels halter and lead rope because they have the tack and my clothes there. Then we left with Micheal.

Once we got there my dad rushed out and I did to and got Angel. everyone gave me a hug and went to the crowd. " Good luck Mack" Jade spoke. I looked at Angel and began walking to the tack area. they handed me my clothes and tacked up Angel.

After getting changed I put my other clothes in a bag and set it in the closet. After they gave me Angel and helped me on. The saddle was very different but it didn't matter. the walked Angel to the stall with me sitting on his back my hands sweating. " you are the youngest rider that has ever entered the race" one of the workers said. " but go win sweetie you got this" I got in the position and saw my dad sitting in the crowd. My hands were sweaty but I didn't care. The bell rang and the horses blasted off. All the horses were in the lead I was number 2 but in the back. Angel began to pick up speed and next thing you know I'm in second place. Then in 5 place. I held tight on the rains and my thighs were pressed against Angels ribs. I remembered all the time I have won the races and had so much fun. the race was coming to the last turn and Angel spread up to first place. He crossed the finish line and People shouted with excitement and my dad, Jade, and Micheal all came to reward Angel and I. Someone came and led Angel to the winning part and I talked and they gave us flowers.

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We were leaving and we returned the tack and clothes and we left for home. We all talked about the race and Angel and I winning. Once we got home I put Angel in his stall and went to bed knowing my horse is a champion.