[GhiraWar]

♥ 6. -First time with saddle (how they react to having the saddle)

I snort as Legend wanders angrily up to me. He looks so angry at the fact I put a bareback saddle on his back it was comical. He snorts angrily and paws the ground. "You don't like it? Is that why you're pouting, big baby boo?" I ask, crossing my arms and raising an eyebrow at him. He nods and pins his ears back, trying to bite at it. "No!" I say firmly. "Leave it alone." He looks at me like he was going to spit on me, before turning his back on me. Stallions.


♥ 7. -Ground work (work done without someone in the saddle)

I sigh angrily at Legend as he refuses to come to me. "Come on! You've done this many times without the leadrope!" I say and he just looks at me, amused. I bite my lip, inhale, and try to calm down. "Come on, Legend," I say and cluck my tongue. He refuses to come to me before I grit my teeth and walk over, grabbing the leadrope right under his halter and making him come with me. After a few more hours, he gets the hand of that and circle work, as well as he's letting me touch his body everywhere. I see his eyes soften every time I scratch his neck. Sweet spots!


♥ 8. -First ride

Shuddering slightly with excitement, I tap my heels on his sides gently. It takes a few more gentle kicks before Legend takes off at a brisk trot. "Slow down!" I say and pull on the reins and then release the pressure as soon as he slows. "Good boy!" I praise him and scratch his neck. He snorts, clearly wondering why I am on his back in the first place. "This is called riding," I tell him. "We humans and horses, once we have a special bond, do this. It allows us to become one." I know it sounded silly, but..Oh well. Legend suddenly balks as a bright yellow butterfly flutters suddenly in front of his face. I freeze, then force myself to relax. "It's okay!" I call to him and steer him off in a different direction. Before I know what is happening, he's galloping uncontrollably in fear. I suddenly saw the sky, then pain. I couldn't breathe.. yes I could. I was okay.. Where was Legend? I sit up, gasping for breath, and see that he's grazing nearby. Sigh.


♥ 9. -Free spot (you may choose your own topic for this last one. It can be placed anywhere in the order above or it can be the last piece you do. up to you ^.^ )


I gently stroke Legend's cheek whilst gazing out to the mountains and lakes. "Beautiful here, isn't it?" I ask, kissing his neck. He nickers softly and nudges me with his head. I grin and gently hug him, before grabbing a handful of his mane, standing by his shoulder and facing his back end, and skipping slightly and swinging myself up bareback. He twitches slightly. He knows what is coming. The long run. The run that makes us feel..free. I grin, then whisper, "Let 'er buck."

[Cinque]

This piece is lovely! Well done.

[GhiraWar]

Thank you!