Rodeo Hearts

Chapter 6

The days flew by and before I knew it was the day of the clinic. Aunt Beth done as she promised and made fliers and even spread the word through social media and our farm website.

Lamar Horsemanship was at its busy peak. Phone calls and emails flooded the office. We had to limit the number of participates to ensure that everyone got the help they needed.

I stood in front of the mirror in my room looking over my outfit. I wore my lilac western shirt with a silver Paisley design. My plain black cowgirl hat and my faded jeans matched the outfit perfectly. I adjusted my hat one last time before slipping on my favorite 'Justin' boots.

My makeup regimen consisted of powder, mascara, and some lip balm. It's not that I don't like makeup it's just that I feel fake with too much on.

I looked over to my wooden desk in the corner of my room. Photo albums peeked out from under a stack of papers. Walking over to the desk, I pulled out my seat and sat down. I grabbed the first album I came to and began to flip through it.

I flipped to one picture in particularly. It was a picture from the first clinic I ever held.

Someone knocked gently on my door and I told them to come in. My mother appeared from behind the door.

"You ready?"

I nodded as she walked over to me. She stood behind me with and placed her hand on my shoulder. She pointed to the picture I had been looking at earlier.

"I remember this day. Your father and I were so proud of how grown up you had became.We still are, but now it's no surprise you can do all of this and more. You're a very special girl and your the kindest and most determined person I know. I'm not saying this just because I'm your mother.I'm saying this because, it's true. You've grown into this beautiful young lady and no man will ever be good enough for you. Lord help the man that ever breaks my baby's heart again." by the end of her speech my eyes had begun to tear up.

I embraced her in a bone crushing hug.

"Don't cry, you'll mess your makeup up." She said chuckling.

"We have to get going if were going to make it to the arena on time." She motioned me to go.

We walked down the stairs and out to the truck, where Dad was loading Eagle into the truck.

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As soon as we pulled in, I jumped out and went to work getting Eagle ready. Thankfully we arrived a hour and a half before the clinic was scheduled to start. That would give me just enough time to get everything ready.

Aunt Beth already had a couple tents set up next to the arena gate. Cardboard signs are hung on the tables. One says 'Sign-In' while the other says 'Concessions'. Aunt Beth and my father has the grill sat up with a couple bags of charcoal sitting beside it.

I walk over to the arena to check the footing. I knelt down and picked up a handful of dirt. I slowly worked it through my fingers. I stood back up and shuffled my feet around. Looks Perfect not too deep and not too shallow with the right amount of give.

I walked out and shut the gate behind me. A stream of trucks and trailers started to come through the entrance. I knew by the time I tacked Eagle up everyone would be here.

I started to brush Eagle off and tack her up. When I was finished I walked her over to the arena. Aunt Beth brought a ear-piece microphone set over to me. I put it in place and turned it on.

"Hello, everyone.I'm glad you could join us here today. I'm Aurora Lamar, your instructor for today."

"If all participates could join me next to the arena we'll began."