My horse and me

Part 4

Elise pov:
I woke up at 8am amd got dressed into leggings, an old flannel and put on long socks. I walked down the hall and peeked into Orlas door. She was sleeping so soundly. I was worried about her after her parents died. I hoped she wouldn't feel lonely and unwelcome when she started school. I then headed downstairs and made a cup of coffee. I headed into the office and began some paperwork and paying feed bills. I was then looking at some tack to buy when I heard someone calling me. It was Orla. "I'm in here" I said hoping she heard me. She walked in. She was wearing blue jodhpurs and a white T-shirt. Her hair was tied up in a pony tail. "What are u doing up so early?" I asked her. "Elise it's 10 o' clock" she replied. I looked at the clock. She was right. My mouth formed into an O shape. Orla began to laugh. "I'm making scrambled egg and toast do u want some?" she asked me. I happily agreed. When she was done making it I ate with her and we talked. Afterwards we headed down to the stables where she went to the tack room and got Cassie's gear. I smiled at how happy she looked around Cassie. I headed over to my horse Mysty. Mysty was a grey mare and was an amazing jumper. I hoped that Orla would someday ride her. Mysty was a very gentle horse but can be quite difficult to ride, much like one of the school ponies, Rocco. Since today was my day off I decided to ride Mysty. I walked into the tack room and got Mystys grooming kit and tack. I then began to groom Mysty. After a while I heard the sound of horses hooves in the ground. Suddenly Orlas face appeared. Cassie was right beside her tacked up. Orla was wearing her back protector, hat, gloves, jodhpur boots and was carrying a crop. "Can I ride in the arena today?" she asked. "Sure I was going to ride Mysty in there anyway" I replied. "Ok, I'm going to set up a jump or two" she said. She then walked off with Cassie trailing behind her. I then tightened the girth around Mystys belly as I had already put on the bridle while talking to Orla. I then grabbed my helmet. I took Mysty out of her stall and led her over to the arena. I stopped at the gate just as Orla and Cassie cantered bye. "Can I come in?" I asked. Orla got Cassie to halt and waited for me to enter. "How are you doing?" I asked her. "Good she is going really well, I'm just trying to get her responding quicker" Orla informed me. I smiled. "I hope you will be winning first place in competitions by autumn" I told her. She just smiled and set off trotting down the centre if the arena. I had to admit Cassie was going really well. I quickly mounted Mysty making sure the girth was tight and began walking around. I then began trotting and cantering. I left Mystys smooth , long strides take me into another world. I then looked at Orla just as she was heading towards a jump. Orla kept Cassie at a steady canter making sure it wasn't to long or short. She gave Cassie an almighty kick just before the jump and Cassie went into a lively bascule , her back arching and her ears pricked forward. Orla was moving with her and not holding her back. When they landed Orla was smiling and she have Cassie a pat on the neck. "You two look really good. I can't wait to see ye jump a course" I told her. She thanked me. I then circled Mysty and kicked her to canter. I then turned her towards the jump. She pricked her ears and began to go faster. I quickly half halted her. I let her go before the jump. She surged forward and she jumped. I leant forward and back as she landed. She gave a playful buck afterwards. I laughed at how happy she was. "Wow Elise you I didn't know you were so good" Orla said. I blushed. We practiced jumping more and then we cooled down our horses. Afterwards I washed Mysty and put on her cooler rug. I have her a carrot cause she was so good. When she was cooled down I put on her New Zealand turnout rug and took her into the field. Cassie was already there. I let Mysty into the field and she galloped over to her friends. I headed back into the stable and Orla came over. "Can I do anything else?" she asked. "You can ride Star , he hasn't been ridden in a while" I answered. I the. Went back into my office to finish some paperwork. After a while I looked out the window and saw Orla jumping on Star. I thought she was a natural rider and couldn't wait for the competition season to start. Later that evening we had dinner and watched tv. I then went to bed.
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Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I had exams and been studying. I will try and update every weekend. Luv you guys. Please vote and comment. 😘😘
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