Post by Millie Daveys on Jan 28, 2012 18:46:26 GMT -5
Millie Daveys & This Means War
Millie was hoisted into the recently polished racing saddle. The colt under the saddle stood patiently, his mind focused on what was ahead. Millie shortened up her reins, and perfected her position. Then she asked for a walk. Ans responded, he began to walk briskly up the dirt splattered inner rail. The dirt moved under delicate hooves. He took long, springy steps down the track. Eventually when Millie was sure that the fine young colt’s muscles were warmed up, Millie pushed him gently into a nice working trot. His strides flowed nicely, along the cold dirt underfoot. Millie posted in time to Ans’ beats. Millie circled Ans, keeping him focused and amused. Then she directed him in a figure of eight. Ans was keen to canter, Millie held him back in trot until he had settled down. Then she sat for a few beats, half halted and squeezed for a canter. Ans gladly set off into a canter. Millie held him back, stopping him from going too quick, and allowing him to collect his self together. After a few furlongs of canter Millie would allow Ans to have a quick blast. Millie readied herself for a gallop, shortening her reins, she squeezed Ans' sides. Again Ans gladly quickened to a gallop. He set off down the inner rail. The dirt splatterd up as they sped down the track. Ans was running great. He had loads of energy! Millie allowed him to gallop for a few furlongs. Then she brought Ans back down to a canter. Ans cantered for a few minutes, before gradually slowing to a trot. Millie circled Ans again. Then Millie brought him to a walk, she walked him down the rail. Then when Ans was cooled down Millie dismounted him and led him off the track, happy with their workout.