Disclaimer : I don't own the Mighty Ducks - Disney and the NHL do. I don't
own the horse Caliopie - the makers of 'The Derby' do. I don't own the
Characters Dorice, Sanka, Joy and Winston - Disney does. I do however own
all other horses, the ranch and other characters.
Sorry it's took so long but College has just started and unfortunately my tutor is a bit of a Miss Trunchball(Matilda) she looks the spiting image too(LOL).
Chapter 3
JULIE'S P.O.V
As soon as the music blared out, Bonnie jumped unsteadily backward then began a series of bucking and rearing just after I had quickly retrieved my stirrups. As quickly as I the music came on it went off and Bonnie settled immediately though still a little jumpy. I turned to Portman who's face was a picture, his jaw had dropped slightly and his eyes were full of fear. I fed Bonnie a few sugar lumps after all she had deserved them.
"That's why DEAN we don't have loud music around horses". I went up to him with Bonnie in tow and gently pushed Portman's jaw up. "Now, shall we go get the others on and then go for a trek". I handed him Bonnie back and walked back to the coral.
"Your telling me I have to get back on this thing after seeing her do that". Portman looked petrified.
"I'm not telling you that you HAVE to get back on her, but I can guarantee you that she won't buck or rear with you. The music simply scared her". I replied.
"Are you sure she's not going to do anything like that again". Portman looked at me.
"I am sure. She'll be just the same as she was before the music". I replied turning to see the others and who I was going to get horses for first. Whilst I had been in the school, Sanka and Dorice had tacked up each of the remaining 11 horses. "Connie, this is CJ". I brought out a small black pony and helped her mount. One by one, I brought out a horse or pony and helped them mount.
I put Fulton on an old mare called Mary and warned him she was very contrary. Dwayne had one of my favorites a big gelding called Bobby, Guy was on a black mare called Sasha, Adam was also put on a black mare but his was called Blossom, Charlie was on a black mare called Dolly, Ken was on a bay mare called Zela, Luis got on a grey mare called Misty, I put Goldberg on a blue roan mare called Blue, Russ was on Sally a black mare and Averman was on another of my favorites a piebald called Nellie.
It took my a while to teach them each the basics but once I felt comfortable in the knowledge that they were ok, I got back on Caliopie and lead them back to the outdoor school where I let them walk around for a few minutes to get the feel of the horses.
"Is this the fastest we go"? Goldberg got a boost of confidence.
"Well if you all think you can try your hand at trotting you can". I replied. Everyone thought they were ready for the next speed so I instructed them on how to ask for trot but Dwayne began trotting immediately. Eventually, they were confident enough to go out on the trails, but not before Dwayne showed of his skills by having a canter. Seeing how easy he made it look they all wanted to try.
"No way, it's harder than it looks and some of these guy's have choppy canters". I told them.
"How'd you mean choppy"? Connie asked.
"Well Bobby's got a nice smooth canter but the likes of say Misty and Mary have really bouncy canters that you'd find it hard to stay in the saddle to". As I said this I heard 11 moans. "But, depending on how you go on today and tomorrow I might let you canter in a few days". I told them seeing 11 smiles reappear.
I set off by leading them out of the main gate way and down the dirt track at the side of it. It brought many memories flooding back of the many times I had taken other guests down here. The dirt track lead us into the small woods where there were many paths to take. I knew them all and where they'd lead me to. Charlie was right behind me and was chatting idly to Adam who was behind him. Suddenly I heard the thudding of hooves and turned around immediately to see a bay horse with a rider galloping full pelt toward us. Fear struck me then, any of the horses could take off if the rider and horse galloped past us. I readied myself to take off ready to grab any if the worst thing that could happen did in fact happen. Luckily the horse slowed as it got nearer and actually stopped at the side of me, unluckily for me it was the worse person I could ever run into.
"Julie, hi"! He spoke cheerfully and as though it was complete and utter coincidence that he had run into us.
"Robbie, why am I not surprised. You and only you would gallop a horse right up behind others". I glared at him.
"Well, I see we are still jealous because I have got the better horse once again".
"What is it you want this time"? I got bored of small talk with him.
"I want to compete against you". He came to the point.
"No way".
"Why frightened you might lose". He smiled weakly at me.
"Goodbye Robbie". I turned away and carried on walking taking the ducks with me.
"So predictable Julie. You just can't admit that I'm a better horseman than you". He shouted after me.
"Don't bite Julie, Just don't bite, that's what he wants". I told myself very much under my breath.
I made it back to the ranch without any more problems. The conversation with Robbie was running clear in my mind and was very much annoying me. I so wanted to prove him wrong, but competing against him was what he wanted and all it would achieve his egotistical ness to swell in the prospect of me finally giving into him.
"What did that Robbie want Jules"? Charlie asked as I stored Caliopie's tack on the saddle rack.
"What he wants every time he sees me". I answered reaching up to put the saddle back. "He wants me to compete with him". I carried on.
"Then why don't you, just to shut him up"? Ken asked over hearing me.
"Because it wouldn't. It never ends, I could win him in show jumping but he'd still claim he was better at dressage or cross country".
"How long as he been after you to compete for"? Connie joined in.
"Years and years. Before I can even remember. See he competed against Dorice and lost and again and again he lost so now he comes after me".
After explaining the long story about Robbie, I was finally able to get them to drop the subject. It wasn't that I hated talking about it but the more I talked about him the harder it was to get him out of my head. After dinner I took them to one of the far fields on foot and showed them the foals. We had 3 foals from this spring and 4 from earlier this year.
"They are so adorable". Connie cooed over Shadow and Billy the two older ones who had, had the guts and inquisitiveness to walk over to them.
"You say that now, but I'd say this one is going to be a push over to break in". I laughed pointing to Billy who's face permanently looked gormy face. "And him, I think he'll be a tough one". I referred to Shadow.
"How can you tell"? Guy asked.
"Well you've really got to watch them from birth to now, but see Billy has always really done everything willingly like being led or groomed whereas Shadow is more of a fighter".
"Who'll be the worst to ride"? Luis asked.
"Shadow without a doubt". I replied straight away.
"Why's that"? Connie joined in but kept her eyes on Spice the last of the older foals, who was slowly edging her way over.
"Shadow's got this stubborn manner, he'll keep that all his life and riders will get on him but if they aren't good enough the rider will give into him, therefore spoiling him. He'll learn that all he has to do is one thing and the rider gives in allowing him to do what he wants". I explained.
After watching them for another half an hour or so, we began heading back, laughing as Averman shied from Portman's fists. Half way back, myself and Connie began messing around trying to give each other piggy backs but only achieving the inevitable falling over. Eventually Adam and Fulton offered and we jumped on willingly racing each other. Eventually the others sort of joined in, Portman easing Ken onto his back and Charlie pulling Averman on his. When we got back in the yard, we each retired to our own huts not to see each other again until the morning.
Well what do you think. PLEASE R&R!!!!
Sorry it's took so long but College has just started and unfortunately my tutor is a bit of a Miss Trunchball(Matilda) she looks the spiting image too(LOL).
Chapter 3
JULIE'S P.O.V
As soon as the music blared out, Bonnie jumped unsteadily backward then began a series of bucking and rearing just after I had quickly retrieved my stirrups. As quickly as I the music came on it went off and Bonnie settled immediately though still a little jumpy. I turned to Portman who's face was a picture, his jaw had dropped slightly and his eyes were full of fear. I fed Bonnie a few sugar lumps after all she had deserved them.
"That's why DEAN we don't have loud music around horses". I went up to him with Bonnie in tow and gently pushed Portman's jaw up. "Now, shall we go get the others on and then go for a trek". I handed him Bonnie back and walked back to the coral.
"Your telling me I have to get back on this thing after seeing her do that". Portman looked petrified.
"I'm not telling you that you HAVE to get back on her, but I can guarantee you that she won't buck or rear with you. The music simply scared her". I replied.
"Are you sure she's not going to do anything like that again". Portman looked at me.
"I am sure. She'll be just the same as she was before the music". I replied turning to see the others and who I was going to get horses for first. Whilst I had been in the school, Sanka and Dorice had tacked up each of the remaining 11 horses. "Connie, this is CJ". I brought out a small black pony and helped her mount. One by one, I brought out a horse or pony and helped them mount.
I put Fulton on an old mare called Mary and warned him she was very contrary. Dwayne had one of my favorites a big gelding called Bobby, Guy was on a black mare called Sasha, Adam was also put on a black mare but his was called Blossom, Charlie was on a black mare called Dolly, Ken was on a bay mare called Zela, Luis got on a grey mare called Misty, I put Goldberg on a blue roan mare called Blue, Russ was on Sally a black mare and Averman was on another of my favorites a piebald called Nellie.
It took my a while to teach them each the basics but once I felt comfortable in the knowledge that they were ok, I got back on Caliopie and lead them back to the outdoor school where I let them walk around for a few minutes to get the feel of the horses.
"Is this the fastest we go"? Goldberg got a boost of confidence.
"Well if you all think you can try your hand at trotting you can". I replied. Everyone thought they were ready for the next speed so I instructed them on how to ask for trot but Dwayne began trotting immediately. Eventually, they were confident enough to go out on the trails, but not before Dwayne showed of his skills by having a canter. Seeing how easy he made it look they all wanted to try.
"No way, it's harder than it looks and some of these guy's have choppy canters". I told them.
"How'd you mean choppy"? Connie asked.
"Well Bobby's got a nice smooth canter but the likes of say Misty and Mary have really bouncy canters that you'd find it hard to stay in the saddle to". As I said this I heard 11 moans. "But, depending on how you go on today and tomorrow I might let you canter in a few days". I told them seeing 11 smiles reappear.
I set off by leading them out of the main gate way and down the dirt track at the side of it. It brought many memories flooding back of the many times I had taken other guests down here. The dirt track lead us into the small woods where there were many paths to take. I knew them all and where they'd lead me to. Charlie was right behind me and was chatting idly to Adam who was behind him. Suddenly I heard the thudding of hooves and turned around immediately to see a bay horse with a rider galloping full pelt toward us. Fear struck me then, any of the horses could take off if the rider and horse galloped past us. I readied myself to take off ready to grab any if the worst thing that could happen did in fact happen. Luckily the horse slowed as it got nearer and actually stopped at the side of me, unluckily for me it was the worse person I could ever run into.
"Julie, hi"! He spoke cheerfully and as though it was complete and utter coincidence that he had run into us.
"Robbie, why am I not surprised. You and only you would gallop a horse right up behind others". I glared at him.
"Well, I see we are still jealous because I have got the better horse once again".
"What is it you want this time"? I got bored of small talk with him.
"I want to compete against you". He came to the point.
"No way".
"Why frightened you might lose". He smiled weakly at me.
"Goodbye Robbie". I turned away and carried on walking taking the ducks with me.
"So predictable Julie. You just can't admit that I'm a better horseman than you". He shouted after me.
"Don't bite Julie, Just don't bite, that's what he wants". I told myself very much under my breath.
I made it back to the ranch without any more problems. The conversation with Robbie was running clear in my mind and was very much annoying me. I so wanted to prove him wrong, but competing against him was what he wanted and all it would achieve his egotistical ness to swell in the prospect of me finally giving into him.
"What did that Robbie want Jules"? Charlie asked as I stored Caliopie's tack on the saddle rack.
"What he wants every time he sees me". I answered reaching up to put the saddle back. "He wants me to compete with him". I carried on.
"Then why don't you, just to shut him up"? Ken asked over hearing me.
"Because it wouldn't. It never ends, I could win him in show jumping but he'd still claim he was better at dressage or cross country".
"How long as he been after you to compete for"? Connie joined in.
"Years and years. Before I can even remember. See he competed against Dorice and lost and again and again he lost so now he comes after me".
After explaining the long story about Robbie, I was finally able to get them to drop the subject. It wasn't that I hated talking about it but the more I talked about him the harder it was to get him out of my head. After dinner I took them to one of the far fields on foot and showed them the foals. We had 3 foals from this spring and 4 from earlier this year.
"They are so adorable". Connie cooed over Shadow and Billy the two older ones who had, had the guts and inquisitiveness to walk over to them.
"You say that now, but I'd say this one is going to be a push over to break in". I laughed pointing to Billy who's face permanently looked gormy face. "And him, I think he'll be a tough one". I referred to Shadow.
"How can you tell"? Guy asked.
"Well you've really got to watch them from birth to now, but see Billy has always really done everything willingly like being led or groomed whereas Shadow is more of a fighter".
"Who'll be the worst to ride"? Luis asked.
"Shadow without a doubt". I replied straight away.
"Why's that"? Connie joined in but kept her eyes on Spice the last of the older foals, who was slowly edging her way over.
"Shadow's got this stubborn manner, he'll keep that all his life and riders will get on him but if they aren't good enough the rider will give into him, therefore spoiling him. He'll learn that all he has to do is one thing and the rider gives in allowing him to do what he wants". I explained.
After watching them for another half an hour or so, we began heading back, laughing as Averman shied from Portman's fists. Half way back, myself and Connie began messing around trying to give each other piggy backs but only achieving the inevitable falling over. Eventually Adam and Fulton offered and we jumped on willingly racing each other. Eventually the others sort of joined in, Portman easing Ken onto his back and Charlie pulling Averman on his. When we got back in the yard, we each retired to our own huts not to see each other again until the morning.
Well what do you think. PLEASE R&R!!!!