Lets Go (Flat)

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon It was early when Lee decided to take Die out, he’d been cooped up since his retirement and she was sure he was going stir crazy. With her cup of coffee in hand, Lee headed out to the stud barn and snagged Dies shank off the wall beside his stall. Morning boy, wanna go for a ride? Die whickered and bobbed his head, causing Lee to chuckle. She found it amusing how everyone seemed to fear Die, when he was such a big baby for her. Setting her coffee down on the table outside his stall, she slipped the halter over his head before opening the door and leading him to the cross ties. It didn’t take long before she had his coat shining - after a bath - and he was all tacked. Lee finished her cup of coffee before swinging up onto the large stallions back. Ready to go boy? Die pranced forward a few steps, before half rearing. Lee chuckled at this before nudging him into a canter, heading out of the barns yard and towards one of the old trails. Once they were on the trail she loosened her hold on the reins and nudged him into a gallop, to which he whickered. Lee hunched down slightly, her arms moving with his stride as he weaved between trees just off the side of the trail. It was the best way for him to avoid other horses after all. As the approached a log she clicked her tongue and Die snorted, his leads changing as his stride ate up the ground. Lee tried to urge him around the log, but Die was having none of that. He leapt over it effortlessly and continued charging through the woods, his sides heaving with each breath. Lee urged him onto the trail and began pulling the reins back, slowing him first to a canter and then to a trot and finally a walk. Her gaze shifted downwards, watching as he walked to make sure he didn’t injure himself before they continued along their way.

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Sarah & Challenger

Sarah headed to the stallion barn at a near sprint. She wasn't supposed to work any of her horses today, since they were racing this afternoon. John had sent her to take Rocket on a trail ride. The black stallion hadn't been for a good run since his retirement. He was getting hard to handle-for anyone except Sarah, that is. She headed towards Rocket's stall, giving Charlie and AJ pats as she walked past their stalls. When she reached Rocket's stall, she clucked to him, then walked into the stall with his halter.

The black nickered at her and pricked his ears, almost shoving his head into the leather halter. Sarah led him out of his stall and to the cross ties. He was fairly clean, since he had gotten a bath yesterday after his turnout time, but she still had to brush some dust off of his coat. Once he was clean, Sarah grabbed his saddle and bridle and soon had him tacked up. She led him out into the early morning air, mounted, and tood off at a jog towards the trails. Once on the trail, she asked Rocket to speed up, thrilled at the feeling that riding her favorite horse gave her.

After a couple of minutes of galloping, Sarah saw a horse-shaped object in the distance. She slowed Rocket down to a walk. As she neared, she reconized Lee from Ferndale and Rocket enemy, Daemon. Sarah tightened up her reins as Rocket saw Die. He pinned his ears and tossed his head at the other stallion, but didn't do anything else. "Hey, Lee. Nice to see you here," called Sarah, giving the other rider a heads up.

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon They hadn’t been walking along the trail calmly for long, before a voice came from behind them. Lee turned to glance back and noticed it was Sarah, and Dies rival. Tightening the reins she urged him to the edge of the trail - in case they wanted to pass - before returning her attention to Sarah. Morning Sarah. Out exercising Rocket too I see? She knew that the stallions rep was nearly as bad as Dies, and that Die had become even more ornery since his retirement. When Die turned to see who was behind him, his frame wheeled around and an angry squeal ripped from vocals as he lunged forth. Lee pulled back on the reins before tightening the one on the inside, forcing Die to move into a circle. Once she had him facing sideways she released the turn but kept the reins tight. They really hate each other. She commented, nodding towards Rockets pinned ears and Dies wild eyes, and pinned ears. Lee shifted in the saddle before wheeling Die around the rest of the way an forcing him to walk. He tossed his head and danced to the side, clearly he was not pleased with being so close to Rocket. Lee shook her head and checked the reins again. Die, knock it off. How those two had ever been in the same race was beyond her.

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Sarah Mutain & Challenger

Rocket tossed his head, fighting to break loose from Sarah's hold as Daemon threw his fit. He tried to charge forward, but she didn't let him get away with it. Once both stallions were under control, she replied to Lee, "Yeah, he's been going stir crazy. I don't have anything to work today, since they're all racing, and thought I'd take him out for a ride."

Sarah kept a tight hold on the stallion, keeping him away from Die. "Yeah, they do. How did we ever have them race each other without them killing themselves?" She commented, pulling Rocket's head around as he tried to go for Die. He was clearly not happy at being so close to Die, wanting to attack his foe. "How are your Die babies looking?" she asked, keeping Rocket on the other side of the trail and back a little ways, out of kicking range. "Our Rocket babies are shaping up pretty well, I think." She thought back to Apollo, her latest love. The sooty bay colt was almost exactly like his sire, only slightly better behaved.

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon Lee kept a tight hold on Die, forcing him to face forward and walk on. Of course it was obvious he was not happy, as he tossed his head trying to yank the reins from her hands. Lee saw that Sarah had a tight hold on Challenger as well, and shook her head slightly. Yeah, they do. How did we ever have them race each other without them killing themselves? I honestly don’t know. Maybe their competitive personalities over rode their desire to kill each other. When Die hopped again she pulled back on the reins, halting him for a brief moment before urging him for a walk again. How are your Die babies looking? She glanced back at Sarah and saw the fond look on her face as she spoke. Our Rocket babies are shaping up pretty well, I think. Lee smiled and glanced down at the big black stallion. They’re shaping up good. We have a colt named He’s A Pirate, out of Holly. He looks a lot like his sire but is the total opposite. He’s a complete clown. Neith his half sister is out of War Drums, She however takes after Die. I’m hopeful those two will live up to Dies rep. She commented. Which Rocket foal do you have high hopes for?

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Sarah Mutain & Challenger

Sarah watched as Lee tried to keep Die under control, meanwhile doing the same with her black stallion. Rocket still had his ears pinned and eyes rolling, fighting for his head. "I don't know. I guess that's the best explanation we have." When Rocket quited down for a second, she gave him a quick pat as a reward.

Sarah nodded as Lee talked about her Die babies. "Die and Holly, I figured that you'd end up breeding them." She smiled as the conversation turned to Rocket. "My favorite is Conquistador, out of Autumn Fun. He's going to be my main ride once he hits the track. Austin will tell you Rocket Away, or Jenna, as she's know. Jenna's out of Laugh It Off and acts just like her dam. Devil's Food, the dam of Skyward, is expecting twins, so it'll be interesting to see them, providing everything goes well." She paused to take a breath. "We've also got two Die yearlings, Devil I Am, out of Watch The Clock, lives up to his name. Then we have Evil Essence, out of Eastern Essence. She's looking promising, too." She pulled on the reins as Rocket threw his head. "Quit it!"

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon Lee could only nod in agreement about that being the only reasoning they had, no one really knew beside the horses and well they weren’t gonna tell. When Die snorted and quit jerking at the reins in favor of sniffing at a bush as they walked past it she offered a soft Good Die. and urged him forward to keep the distance between him and Rocket. When Sarah commented about figuring she’d breed Holly and Die she chuckled. Course I would, they were the best racers of that group. Holly is actually in foal to Rocket now. It’ll prove interesting to see how that foal turns out. She commented, watching as Rocket resumed his struggles to get at Die. Challenger and Autumn fun, yea that’ll be a foal to keep an eye on. Might even give Will or Goddess a run for their money. She teased, smirking back at Sarah. To be honest she didn’t really mind how her horses did on the track, she was rich enough as it was. As long as they came home sound, it was all she cared about. She raced simply because she liked watching her horses run, and if they won well it was an added bonus. Oh? Kings Park sold her huh? She commented about Evil Essence. Devil I Am sounds like a interesting horse if he matches his name. When Sarah shouted at Rocket to quit it, Die half reared and released an angry squeal. Lee leaned forward on the rear and pulled back on the reins once the stallion landed again. Easy boy, behave yourself. She scolded, keeping a tight hold on her reins but giving him some head so he could speed up if he wished. Die took this chance to move into a slow trot, his ears flicked forth slightly before pinning back once more when he realized Rocket was still close by.

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Sarah Mutain & Challenger

She smiled as Lee mentioned that Holly was in foal to Rocket. "Yeah, I remember John talking about that. He was slightly excited, since Rocket was his first big horse. It'll sure be intresting, just don't let Die know." She laughed. "He probably wouldn't like it if he found out that 'his' mare was in foal to Rocket." She flicked some of Rocket's mane over to the other side. "Well, there's two Rocket and Autumn Fun babies, you know. His full sis, Vanquished, is over at King's Park. You'll have two to contend with!"

She knew that Ferndale was still getting off the ground after missing a few seasons. It looked they were getting everything going well, though, with Magneta and several other horses. "Yeah, they sold her. I though it was a good deal, seeing how well her first foal has been doing. I'm not sure who's going to ride her yet, but I think John's thinking about having me ride her some." She smiled. "Dev's a handful, that's for sure. I think he's possibly worse than these two, temperment wise."

Sarah watched as Die half-reared, then felt Rocket do the same. When he came down, she gave him more rein to keep with Die. She felt the black start to relax, the tense up again when Die did. "Sorry about that, Rocket's being nasty today." She took a deep breath, collecting herself. "Chad still giving everyone there hell?" she asked, refering to the jockey that had run his yearling filly into another a few weeks back.

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon Lee groaned when she was informed of the other Rocket and Autumn foal. Oh my poor babies are gonna have to work hard. She teased, shaking her head slightly. No, No he wouldn’t like it if he knew. We’ve been keeping it secret. Die snorted and shook his head, well aware of the fact that Rocket was keeping pace with him. Lee didn’t let him got much faster as they were both talking. It was rather hard to talk if you had wind whipping by you though it was possible. Aye, it was a good deal. I saw they had her up for sale and would have purchased her but we have our hands full with the four we have now, and the three on the way. She shook her head. I almost pity my staff. She murmured, patting Dies neck. As ornery as he is, he was a good racer and makes good foals if the yearlings are anything to go by. I cant wait till they start racing, to see if any got his competitive nature. When she commented about Dev beating these two on personality she raised a brow. I take that back, I feel sorry for y’all. While Neith and Deirdre could be ornery, they didn’t really pass Dies personality. At the question about Chad she grinned rather evilly. Not really, course he was suspended from riding…races or exercise, and stuck with grunt work. We assigned him to Neith and Deirdre…two Die foals who are rather aggressive. She shook her head at the apology though Its fine, Dies just being ornery cause Rockets near. What do ya say we run these guys and get some their energy out of em?

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Sarah Mutain & Challenger

Sarah laughed at Lee. "Oh, your poor babies." She shook her head. "Let's hope Rocket doesn't start bragging, then. You know he's a major show off, right?" She pulled back on the reins, as Rocket was starting to pick up some speed. "Easy, boy. Easy, now." He shook his head, wanting to go faster, but listening to Sarah.

"Yeah, I'm glad that we were able to pick her up, since Dev's so crazy and she's so well-bred. Apollo's still my love, though." She smiled. "Yeah, I pity them, too. I'm pretty much the only one that gets along with Rocket, except for John, who he tolerates." She shook her head. "The colt's crazy. I have no clue how we are going to get a halter on him, let alone a rider on his back. He was even biting at us when he was a few hours old! I have no intention of going near that colt."

Sarah smiled at the grin on Lee's face. "If you ever need to give him a punishment, send him over. He can take care of Dev for a while. We can't say that he'll come back in one piece, but it would take care of you problem." She gave an evil laugh. Dev wanted to tear everybody around him apart. There was talk of skipping the track with him, since he was so hard to handle, though, Sarah knew that he would at least run-providing there were still people left in the barn. She nodded when Lee mention running the two stallions. "Sure, there's a good, flat place to run right around this curve in the trail. Let's see if these two still have it."

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[bg=black][atrb=border,0,true][atrb=width,400,true] Lee & Daemon Lee chuckled when Sarah replied in what she took as a joking way, shaking her head slightly. Ya never know, might be y’alls who gotta work their asses off. She joked. Her two year olds had been doing well thus far, Animal Kingdom breaking his Maiden in his first race. Eastern Elements broke her maiden in her first race as well, which made Lee glad she’d bought the filly from Kings Park. It added fresh blood as well. Of course, I think everyone knows that. At least everyone at Ferndale knew Rocket was a show off, as they’d kept a close eye on him during their racing careers. She nodded when Sarah mentioned about how Dev behaved. Sounds like he’s worse than his daddy. Die didn’t try biting us until he was one. I often refer to Die as Ferndales own HardTack. Ya know, Man O’ Wars sire? She laughed out right when Sarah offered working Chad with the Dev. I may just take up that offer, if Deir and Neith don’t straighten him up that is. Lee gave Die more head when Sarah agreed, commenting on seeing if the boys still had it. Be glad Die doesn’t understand that, he’d take that as a challenge. Patting Die on the neck she rounded the corner. Ready? Set. Go. Lee urged Die faster, he snorted before moving into a gallop with ease as Lee hunched close to his neck. Die didn’t care how far back or where Rocket was, not at the moment at least. Of course he kept an ear flicked back in at direction, listening to the sounds behind him. Lee smiled as she felt the wind whip through her hair, and across her face - which was being covered by Dies mane - as his stride ate up the ground.

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Sarah Mutian & Challenger

Sarah smiled as Lee replied that the other stables may have to work harder. "Hey, we had Wild break her maiden this week. There's a different crop next year, so you might be suprised." She grinned at Lee. "True. I'll tell you what, though. The day that Laugh tried to fight him over the pasture fence was the funniest day. The look on his face that a mare could stand up to him was so funny." She shook her head. The two horses hadn't been put in pastures next to each other since.

She grimced. The colt was just nasty. "Thanks." she said, dryly. "That makes me really look forward to handling him in the future." She smiled at Lee's next comment. "If he doesn't figure it out, send him over. Everyone will be glad for a day away from Dev."

Sarah laughed. "Rocket probably would, too. I don't want two nasty black horses trying to attack me," she joked. As they rounded the corner, she moved Rocket into a gallop. The black was a good length behind Die, so he would have to run all that much harder to beat his foe. Rocket pinned his ears and sprang forwards, ready to catch Die.