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...
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Amanda was excited to teach again. Her and Waylon had done well at the most recent competition - glad that she had such a supportive barn behind her. The stallion had a much deserved day off, though Amanda decided to give him a nice graze on some fresh grass. The two had found some nice spots during their first few months at Helping Hooves.
The woman looked down - checking her phone, realizing that it was almost time for her to teach. "Sorry, Waylon. I gotta go teach. Your P.M feed should be there though. We can go on a trail ride tomorrow for fun." She promised, pulling up gently on the lead rope, causing the dark bay stallion to lift his head and huff - as if he was disgruntled with the interruption. Amanda laughed as she led her horse back to his stall - seeing that she was correct. The stallion had his grain and hay already ready for him to eat. She led him inside his stall and took off his halter, giving him a pat on the neck before closing the stall door and clipping his halter to the stall door.
She had left a note for both Yui and Orion - saying that they would be riding outside as the sun was shining after a few days of rain. Amanda picked up her lunge line on her way outside - she had learned that this was going to be her rider's first ever lesson. It was always exciting for her to teach newbies and watch them learn and grow from the ground up. Not long after she had arrived, she saw both Yui and Orion arrive, leading one of the lesson horses behind them.
Amanda smiled and waved, excited to see how this lesson would go. She slowly walked over to the mounting block before stopping. "Hello Orion and Yui. Hope you are both doing well today. Did you need some help fixing the tack before you get on?"
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Fifty-three - riding instructor at Helping Hooves - Separated
“It's calm under the waves in the blue of my oblivion.”
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rion was nervous but excited. He finally decided he would take the leap and begin horse riding lessons. While he had ridden a few times here and there, nothing structured. Gwyn insisted a lot of pictures be taken, so Orion told Yui to get what she could. The woman laughed and obliged.
He was told that he would be riding MiMi. Yui described the mare to Orion but was happy to ride any available. Orion was guided by Yui and he could feel the change in the ground.
“Hello, Amanda. I think we should be alright,” Orion smiled, adjusting his glasses.
“Let's get you on MiMi and Amanda will explain to you how her class is run. If you need any help with your cane, let us know.”
Orion nodded and after finding the block with his cane, mounted MiMi who stood still - used to having riders like Orion.
Amanda knew MiMi aws the right choice for someone's first lesson. The mare had been around the block a few times and was a calm old timer. She smiled, realizing Orion couldn't see her happy emotions. "Alright, once you get on I'll come over and put MiMi on the lunge line. I heard you have ridden before but not in a lesson? Is that right?" She wanted to have an idea of what she was working with. There was a difference between never having being around horses and having ridden once or twice.
"So trail is a Western class, though we won't be doing any patterns or anything yet. Maybe I'll lead you and MiMi over some poles at the end but we won't do anything to crazy." She only set out a few walk poles - just in case Orion wanted to try them at the end. The dark haired woman approached the mare, clipping the lunge line to her bit. Amanda double checked his stirrups before letting a bit of lunge line go. "I'm going to ask MiMi to walk forward now. We will get you riding in a big circle. No need to steer, though we can practice holding the reins. I don't mind if you ride with two hands or one. Whatever is most comfortable." She was going to have to get used to verbally telling Orion what she was doing - not wanting to startle the man if MiMI walked forward before he was ready.
She gently pulled on the lunge line, asking MiMi to walk forward. The mare huffed and began toddling along. Amanda walked backwards to make sure Orion was comfortable before turning around and heading towards the middle of the arena.
Without a doubt, the best way to get to know me is through my music
thanks aofie!
Fifty-three - riding instructor at Helping Hooves - Separated