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Post by hotspot on May 14, 2008 22:22:45 GMT -5
Katie:
"Tink's no lady!" i laughed, as Tinker snorted, possibly in indignation. "i'm ready when you are!"
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Post by Miastar on May 15, 2008 21:58:43 GMT -5
Syd:
I laughed at Katie and said "I'm ready when you are! You call it!"
Jack:
"Let's do it!"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on May 16, 2008 17:33:01 GMT -5
Miley:
"ok," i said turning Stardust around. "im ready to race and so is Stardust," i said as my mare danced in place. as the sun was setting Stardust was the only horse you could see. her light coat was magnificent and one of a kind.
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Post by hotspot on May 20, 2008 20:53:43 GMT -5
Katie:
"Ready, set, go!" i cried, touching my heels to Tink's sides. the big horse lept into a run, his long legs keeping him with the thoroughbreds for the time being.
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Post by Miastar on May 21, 2008 20:53:53 GMT -5
Sydney:
I tapped my heals to Sams sides and kept him even with the other horses, for the time being...
Jack:
Pat was more than ready to go and surged out with the horses, fighting for his head to take the early lead.
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Post by phantomstallion94 on May 22, 2008 16:38:26 GMT -5
Miley:
i held the rear until i was going to let Stardust go. the mare was littlerally shaking her head to go, she was pulling at the bit. "heeyah," i yelled and gave the beautiful mare her head just alittle. she was easy on her feet and she dogded both Tink and Patriot. when she came to Samurai, she just wouldnt run past him. the two ran neck and neck not moving past each other. "whats wrong Stardust?"
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Post by hotspot on May 22, 2008 18:25:25 GMT -5
Kaite:
the faster of the two horses blew right by me. both tinker and Patriot, Mr. Brstow's horse, had draught blood, but neither were trained to race. "Goooo, Sid! Goooo, Miley! and Sam! and Stardust!" i cheered from the back.
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Post by Miastar on May 22, 2008 21:12:02 GMT -5
Sydney:
Sam was waiting for me to let him go. Conserving energy and keeping him safe was crucial. I looked ahead at the terrain which seemed clear, then under my arm to see if anyone else was coming to the front of the pack. I gave Sam his head and he surged forward, with speed still to spend and his breathing was even. He was fit, but I had to keep him that way...
Jack:
Pat wasn't a racer and it wasn't long before his speed gave out. He and Tink ran together watching the two riders ahead.
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Post by phantomstallion94 on May 24, 2008 7:33:02 GMT -5
Miley:
Sam ran off and i sped after her. i wanted to show Stardust some real competition. she ran against a lot of Berryhill riders and their horses. but she had never ran against a horse like Sam.
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Post by hotspot on May 24, 2008 18:26:14 GMT -5
Katie:
Tunk eventually slowed to a lope behind the two racers. fortunately, we were almost back at the stables. "Syd and Samurai sure have a bond," i said conversationally.
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Post by Miastar on May 24, 2008 21:30:31 GMT -5
Jack:
"In all my years of working with horses I've never seen a more connected pair. They love each other, probably better than Ike ever did. Syd rescued Ike where his trainers were mistreating him. When Sam was injured, she realized Ike's potential as an event horse despite his rough past."
Syd:
Starburst was a fast mare, but Sam still had gas to burn. But we were nearing the stables and running out of distance. I stood in my stirupps and eased Sam to a center, then a trot before easing him into a walk and turning around to meet up with dad and Katie.
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Post by phantomstallion94 on May 25, 2008 18:59:46 GMT -5
Miley:
i kept pace with Syd and Sam. when we came near to the stables, i slowed Stardust to a stop. i waited for Katie, and Mr. Briwstow to come. Stardust pulled at the reins when Sam walked off to meet Katie and Mr. Briwstow. "whats wrong girl?" i asked my mare. she nickered in the direction of Sam. i heard a deeper nicker answer.
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Post by Miastar on May 25, 2008 20:04:32 GMT -5
Stardust nickered from behind Sam, but he did not answer. He was pulling on his bit, ready for more.
Syd: "He is so ready for the race. Did you see how he had more to give me? It's a pity he wasn't able to run in the Derby."
Jack: "I'll say." he turned to Katie to explain, "Sam was sabotaged while in training for the Derby. We had to pull him out and there went our chances at Triple Crown. I honestly believe there is or was someone out there that didn't want us to win anything. So if you don't mind, I'd like to keep Sam's presence here a secret until the race if that's possible."
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Post by hotspot on May 25, 2008 22:36:13 GMT -5
Katie:
as i slowed Tink to a walk, i raised my right hand. "Scout's honor. there's no way i would let anyone sabotage that lovely horse twice! anyone who tries will have to answer to Twisty Whiskey. and if they survive, they will answer to my cattle prod! i'm sorry about his past- he sounds like he would have schooled the competition, Big Brown style."
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Post by phantomstallion94 on May 26, 2008 19:20:23 GMT -5
Miley:
i let Syd talk to Katie and Mr. Briwstow anlone. i led Stardust into the barn, to untack her. after 30 minutes of brushing i led her to her stall. she was restless but i dont know why. i gave her some grain and hay to eat.
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