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Post by Gina on Apr 23, 2006 14:29:09 GMT -5
Sam jumped in, followed by Tom. "Come on Tom, cheer up."
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 10:32:03 GMT -5
Beth arrived back at Metlands Farm and started to tack up a horse who needed training still after letting the dogs out.
OOC :: Skipping forward in time.. lol
Beth went to the paddock gate and put two fingers in her mouth and whistled. Instantly a liver chestnut horse lifted it's head from grazing and started cantering over, Beth smiled as the beautiful warmblood arrived at the gate and nuzzled Beth affectionately. "Good girly." Beth whispered as she slid the halter over Gypsy's head. "Who's a good Pikums, hmm?"
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 10:49:46 GMT -5
OOC: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
"Right Tom, you go and tack up Toast, I'll do his back if you like..." "Dad I can reach I'm not three!" Tom said, disgruntled, as he made his way out to the paddocks. Sam laughed and followed him out. "Oh hey Beth." Sam said, as he saw her getting Gypsy. "She's gorgeous." Sam said, patting Gypsy. "Compared to her my Lilly looks.." Sam stopped as Lilly came trotting over. "Don't want to hurt her feelings." Sam whispered.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 10:53:55 GMT -5
Beth laughed. "Thanks, she's very posh aren't you darlin'?" Beth said. "Yeh, you fit in right at home here." Beth said, sarcastically though truthfully she knew Hampton Stables was very posh. She turned and opened the gate to lead Gypsy out, pushing it to after she left so the other horses wouldn't get out and waited for Sam and Tom on the other side.
OOC :: I so meant to put Metlands Farm in my last post.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 11:05:40 GMT -5
"If we had our two poshed up for a show, then they'd fit in." Sam grinned, slipping the halter on Lilly and leading her out of the field. Tom was in front leading Toast. "Say, you don't know any horses for Gina do you? We've been searching for ages."
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 11:14:55 GMT -5
"I'm about to put one of mine in the classifieds actually, but if you like then she could try her out before I put her in." Beth replied, walking beside Gypsy's shoulder.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 11:20:18 GMT -5
"Oh thats sounds great!" Sam grinned. "Perhaps before we go off to get ready for our date?" Sam asked, then blushed. Trust you to call it a date, I bet she doesn't see it like that!
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 11:28:19 GMT -5
"Sure, sounds good." Beth said, smiling. I told you he thought it was a date too!!
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 11:40:52 GMT -5
Sam smiled, relieved. "Okay, I'll just call Gina and tell her to come a bit earlier." Sam said, pulling his mobile out of his pocket. "Hey Gina? Yeh its me Sam, can you come earlier today? Yeh, cos Beth has a horse you might want. Yeh okay, see you then, bye." Sam nodded and lead Lilly to the cross-ties. Success! This is gonna be great, more time with Beth. Hey maybe this could be permanent? That would show Liz that I was getting on with my life! Oh no, would that be classed as 'using?' cos I like Beth! Or do I? Am I just using her to get at Liz? NO!
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 11:42:10 GMT -5
"You seem thoughtful." Beth said as she picked up a brush and started grooming Gypsy's neck.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 11:43:57 GMT -5
"Oh just thinking about how I like you." Sam said, absent-mindedly. Sam froze as he realised what he'd said. "Oh, er I mean..er.." Sam blushed furiously and shook his head, concentrating on getting the mud from Lilly's tail. YOU PLONKER!! I'M SO ANGRY WITH YOU!!'
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 11:58:24 GMT -5
Beth smiled and turned round to pick up a brush for Gypsy's tail. Bless him, so why can't I just tell him I can't stop thinking about him either?
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 13:29:58 GMT -5
Sam picked up Lilly's body brush and began to brush her down thoroughly. Thats when Tom piped up. "Dad, are you going to marry Beth? Beth do you love Dad? Mummy will be happy she's always shouting at you to get a life." Tom said, kissing Toast's nose. Why? WHY?! What have I ever done to deserve this?
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 13:33:25 GMT -5
Oh my god, what the hell am I meant to say to that!! "Maybe Tom, maybe.." Beth said, finishing Gypsy's tail and starting to comb her short mane through.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 13:35:49 GMT -5
Sam smiled to himself and secretly ruffled Tom's hair. "Right, we're done grooming, Lilz lets get your tack." Sam said, going off to the tack room with Tom.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 13:37:55 GMT -5
"Yep, I'm finished here." Beth said, chucking the comb down into the bucket and following Sam.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 13:44:01 GMT -5
Sam reached Toast's tack for Tom whilst getting Lilly's. He then reached for Gypsy's.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 13:46:42 GMT -5
Beth smiled. "Thanks." She said, taking Gypsy's tack from Sam. "Oh, almost forgot." Beth said, bending down and grabbing four brushing boots.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 14:13:10 GMT -5
Sam's already had boots on. He was organised. They returned to the horses and tacked them up. Sam lead Lilly out of the cross ties and Tom lead Toast.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 14:19:49 GMT -5
OOC :: And I'm not organised? Beth finished tacking Gypsy up and went to the tackroom to put some full chaps on over her jeans and grab her hat. She came back outside and unclipped the impatient Gypsy who was stamping at the floor, clearly annoyed with Beth for letting her friends go off without her. "Patience Gypsyphelia!" Beth said and led her to the mounting block and mounted.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 14:23:01 GMT -5
Sam gave Tom a leg up onto Toast before going round to Lilly and mounting.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 14:26:57 GMT -5
Gypsy, who was impatiently trotting on the spot and tossing her head, seemed impatient to go as Sam mounted Lilly. "Maybe her double bridle and pelham would have been a good idea today." Beth said, just as Gypsy threw a half rear. "Stand up Gypsy!" Beth said, her voice serious, almost growling. Gypsy reared up again, higher this time. "Gypsy!" Beth said, hitting her with the whip but not hard enough to hurt her.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 14:29:06 GMT -5
"Oh dear." Sam said. "Would it help if we were behind?" Tom asked.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 14:31:52 GMT -5
"No idea." Beth said, her voice clearly annoyed by Gypsy. Gypsy stood still for a while. "Now get on with it!" Beth said firmly to Gypsy who moved forward, shying and bucking.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 14:38:41 GMT -5
Toast and Lilly moved forwards, Toast kept bucking because of Gypsy. "Dad, I'm scared." Tom said.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 14:39:18 GMT -5
"Gypsy, pack it in you baby!!" Beth said, nearly shouting at Gypsy. "Do you want me to get another horse, Sam." Beth said, sitting Gypsys random tantrums, knowing it wasn't safe for Tom or Sam.
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Post by Gina on Apr 24, 2006 15:28:54 GMT -5
"No its okay, Tom can ride Lilly." Sam said, halting Lilly and dismounting. "Lilly knows all about naughty horses, dont ya Lilz?" She's learnt to live with them." Sam explained, helping Tom off and on to Lilly. He shortened the stirrups for him and went round to Toast. He lengthened the stirrups and mounted.
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Post by Beth on Apr 24, 2006 15:31:00 GMT -5
"Okay." Beth said, feeling bad still. Gypsy reared again, neighing loudly and striking out at the air. "Gypsy! Behave for gods sake!!" She said as Gypsy came down again.
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Post by Gina on Apr 25, 2006 9:26:20 GMT -5
Toast had shyed and was trying to bolt, but Sam held him fast. Lilly kept walking, paying no atnnetion to the mare behind her.
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Post by Beth on Apr 25, 2006 10:03:53 GMT -5
Gypsy trotted along behind Lilly, her head held high, legs lifting right up. Every now and again she'd half rear, or buck, or both. Just when Beth thought she might calm down, she reared up again, right up.
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