Post by Millie Daveys on Dec 5, 2008 10:08:22 GMT -5
out for a run 'Ox
Millie was hoisted into the recently polished racing saddle. The filly under the saddle stood patiently, her mind focused on what was ahead. Millie shortened up her reins, and perfected her position. Then she asked for a walk. Kiss responded, she began to walk briskly up the dirt splattered inner rail. The dirt moved under delicate hooves. She took long, springy steps down the track. Eventually when Millie was sure that the fragile young filly’s muscles were warmed up, Millie pushed she gently into a nice working trot. Her strides flowed nicely, along the cold dirt underfoot. Millie posted in time to Kiss’ beats. Millie circled Kiss, keeping her focused and amused. Then she directed her in a figure of eight. Kiss was keen to canter, Millie held her back in trot until she had settled down. Then she sat for a few beats, half halted and squeezed for a canter. Kiss gladly set off into a canter. Millie held her back, stopping her from going too quick, and allowing her to collect herself together. After a few furlongs of canter Millie would allow Kiss to have a quick blast. Millie readied herself for a gallop, shortening her reins, she squeezed Kiss' sides. Again Kiss gladly quickened to a gallop. She set off down the inner rail. The dirt splatterd up as they sped down the track. Kiss was running great. She had loads of energy! Millie allowed her to gallop for a few furlongs. Then she brought Kiss back down to a canter. Kiss cantered for a few minutes, before gradually slowing to a trot. Millie circled Kiss again. Then Millie brought her to a walk, she walked her down the rail. Then when Kiss was cooled down Millie dismounted her and led her off the track, happy with their workout.