Welcome to Hickstead, home to both Seven Oak Stables, and Blue Acre - two rival stables. Both offer opportunities for their clients to reach the highest level of excellence. Each stable differs from the other, so choose wisely and never forget, loyalty is everything... Meanwhile as the stables battle it out, there's trouble brewing at the university. Be careful, if you don't pick a side you may get caught in the cross-fire...
This is an chilled out rpg with a super friendly and relaxed atmosphere! Remember to sign up with your characters full name in all caps and don't forget to do your claims! Thank you and Welcome, we've been established since 10th March 2009 but unfortunately have had to close guest view of our boards due to multiple sites ripping off our hard work, such a shame! Come chat to us in Discord before joining if you like!.
"Be somebody who makes everyone feel like a somebody!"
Kayleigh had locked up the tack store for the night after making sure everything was in it's place for the next morning. It had been a day full of people wanting to schedule saddle fittings, especially those with younger horses. She was glad she had staff she could rely on while off doing fittings - so that the store could be open during those times.
It was Boss's day off from being ridden, which meant Kayleigh was going to do her weekly walk down High Street for a new book to read at night. The blonde wandered off towards the store, stuffing her keys in the pocket of her jeans. Most of the stores, including her own had decorated for Fall. She glanced and admired the various window decorations, walking inside the bookstore once she reached it.
The store seemed to be quiet, which was perfect for her to find a new book in peace. Kayleigh turned and headed toward the mystery section, knowing her favourite author had just released a new book. She saw the back of a familiar person as she approached the nearest shelf.
"Hey Wendell, long time no see. Looking for a book are we?" It was apparent, but the store also sold other things as well.
Wendell wasn't expecting himself to be at the bookstore tonight. He had finished his shift at the hotel and decided he would take public transport. Mainly because the driver was busy with his parents. And he also had a white lie about going to study for a test. Which was kind of true. Anything to not be at home right away.
He was running a finger along the spine, not looking for anything when a voice called out. “Ah, hey Kayleigh. Eh, kind of. Just trying to find something to occupy myself before I meet up with some friends.”
"Be somebody who makes everyone feel like a somebody!"
Kayleigh started looking at the books on the shelf in front of her. She hoped she didn't startle Wendell - he seemed to be busy looking at books himself. "I hope I didn't startle you. What kind of book are you looking for?" She knew she didn't work at the bookstore, but her shelves at home were starting to get pretty full.
The blonde wanted to start steering clear of books having to do with horses. Boss was starting to get frustrated with the new flat work training that she was incorporating into their training. "How is riding going for you? Your horse still doing well?" She felt terrible for not remembering his horse's name but she was starting to get more and more clients coming into the tack store. "I do apologize that I forgot their name. There are far too many horse names to keep track of."
A book caught her eye as her hand reached out towards the spine of it, pulling it off of the shelf. It had bright font on the side and the title caught her eye. She flipped the book over to the back and began reading the synopsis.
He gave a soft smile. “I read anything and everything, though I'm currently in my Sci-fi botanical era. Also light fantasy.” Wendell had finished Moss Heart by Rebecca Mix and enjoyed it. Some would call him too old, but he was reading - wasn't he? A friend from school recommended Emily Wildes's Encyclopedia of Fairies, but the book was still too popular for him to consider purchasing it. Unlike his sister, Wendell was careful with his purchases. Sure, he would allow himself to splurge - but often read a book at the library first before purchasing. Thankfully, the Book Nook was a small business so he wasn't going to be too angry about spending money here.
“Well, there are plenty out here to kind of keep track of…” Wendell honestly was surprised he had managed to keep track of his one, but soon-to-be two. He had fallen in love with a rescue and had given the mare a test ride a few times. “Mozz? Yeah, we’ve been doing well! There’s a new clinic coming through, so we’ll probably join that for a week.”
