Chance's Courage

Stable

Arrow above.

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"No! I don't want to ride." "Your not playing any sports right now, and you could use the exercise." My mom said, eyeing me. I wasn't fat, but I did need to build up some muscles.

"But I already do volleyball and basketball in the spring." I whined.

"I don't care. I already signed you up for it. And Ashley wants to know if you wanted to hang out today. She said to call her."

"Fine." I said. I stomped to my room, and grabbed my iPhone. It was gold, but it had a black and silver case. I dialled Ashley's phone number and hit 'Call'. She picked up after the third ring.

"Chastity!" She said. "So, do you wanna hang out?" "Sure. Just let me get changed."

A couple minutes later, I was riding my navy blue bike to Ashley's. I arrived several minutes later. Putting my bike against the house, I walked inside.

"Chastity! We're very happy to have you over. Ashley is upstairs." Her parents said. They seemed so cheerful. Unlike me. "Thanks." I said.

Heading upstairs, I heard faint music from Ashley's room. I shook my head. Of course she would have music playing. As I entered the room, the words 'This is my fight song!' Rang in the air.

"Really Ash?" I said. "Yep. I don't care." "Of course you don't." I mumbled. "Ok there's something wrong." She said, turning down the music and sitting on the bed.

"Tell me what it is." "Uh. My mom is making me ride at a stable called Misty Meadow Stables. And I really don't want to." "Oh come on Chast. Riding is fun." She grabbed my hand and dragged me out to the barn.

"What exactly are we doing?" I said. "I'm gonna teach you how to tack up a horse and ride one." She said. She whistled and Arrow, her beautiful black and white paint with blue eyes, trotted over.

"You can ride Arrow. I'll ride Citrus." She nodded towards the other paint, a chestnut with green eyes. I just shook my head. "I guess it'll be better then falling off a horse in front of everyone." I said.

"Of course it is! Now, hook this onto Arrows halter." I grabbed the light blue lead rope and hooked it to the small ring on Arrows halter. She nickered.

After waiting for Ashley, I walked to the stable and Ashley showed me how to put a halter on and take it off, and how to tack up. She also told me about polo wraps, and how you should always put them on when you put them to pasture.

Then she showed me how to mount. Soon enough, I was trotting Arrow in a perfect circle around the arena. "See? riding isn't that difficult! It's fun!" "Thanks Ash." I said. I dismounted and Ashley showed me how to clean and wash off a horse after riding.

"You always have to wipe them down after riding, or there will be plenty of sweat spots." I smiled. "Your the best, Ash." I said.

"I know." She said. "Well, I'm gonna get going. My first riding lesson is tomorrow. Hopefully I get a horse like Arrow." I patted Arrows nose.

I grabbed the lead rope and lead Arrow out to the pasture, with Ashley and Citrus close behind.

I waved bye to Ashley and started pedalling. Tomorrow would be interesting.

Hey! So hopefully you guys like the first chapter, and everyone reads this book! I'm looking for 10 reads, then I'll continue writing. This chapter is now edited. Please comment on constructive criticism, especially if you see any mistakes.

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