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Post by hotspot on Jan 8, 2009 19:25:29 GMT -5
Katie: I awoke first thing in the morning, to the sound of Vivaldi blasting from my beadside alarm. I hit it across the top, sprung out onto the cold wooden floor, and was ready to seize the day in under five minutes. First, I was in my office, checking my email for any important updates from Milton. But, nothing was there and the inbox was bare. Strange.... But I didn't have tme for that. Milton had taken care of everything before his cyberdisappearance. The orchestra was slated to arrive promptly at five to begin tuning. A decorating and catering committee had been in the great room at Berryhill since last week. Trillium had told me that Miss Pickman was overseeing it all very profeissionally. She claimed that a whole herd of gardeners was measuring each blade of grass, so that they all matched, and cutting them with nail scissors. Needless to say, i was excited.
I spent two hours- from five until six AM- letting the horses out to run in Westwind Paddock. We wouldn't have that much time for the remuda today, so they were free until afternoon. I had just begun to oil the fancy show tack when some of the riders began to show up.
Arin: "Hi Katie!" I practically screamed, dancing ym hornpipe furiously in an attempt to calm down my nervous energy. "balltodayballtodayballtodayballtodayballtoday!"
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Post by Miastar on Jan 8, 2009 22:21:51 GMT -5
Sydney: The clinic was a success, I had also enjoyed myself and I was pretty sure Sam did too. Even though today was the ball, there was still a race to prepare for. I skipped the shower for now, dressed quickly and drove to Sterling for a work on Sam. Once I'd finished with him, I put him back in his stall and gave him food & fresh water before putting June out in a paddock. Then I was back at the hotel for a quick shower. I put on casual clothes and packed a few beauty items before heading right back out the door. I climbed into my car again and was driving back to Sterling. Katie and Arin were talking together when I arrived so I climbed out and headed over towards them. "Good Morning!" I said with a bright smile
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Post by hokulover on Jan 9, 2009 1:21:37 GMT -5
Alisa-
I sat on a tack trunk, leaning lazily against Vanilla's stall, eating a granola bar. I yawned. I had been up, in the barn, waiting... since 1 in the morning. I was so excited about the ball, and I wanted to help prepare for it. But I realized there wasn't much I could do then, so I let Vanilla out in the paddock. My dress was a beautiful red, and my naclace was the color of pool water. That aqua blue....
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Post by hokulover on Jan 9, 2009 1:22:29 GMT -5
OOC: Of course i wasnt wearing it yet
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Post by Miastar on Jan 10, 2009 13:20:25 GMT -5
OOC: Right Sydney: I decided to go check on Sam, leaving Katie & Arin to their conversation. On my way through the barn, I passed Alisa sitting outside Vanilla's stall. "Good Morning!" I greated with a cheery smile.
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Post by hotspot on Jan 11, 2009 0:12:31 GMT -5
Katie: hearing voices in the passage, i sti=uck my head out. "Sydney! Alisa! ready for the ball?" i asked, excited myself. "Ms. Picky will be coming over at noon to give us facials and go over the entrance routine with us. And then we must figure out how to ride in ballgowns! I'm sure Tinker will thin me a fright!" I was also a little nervous for the ball; Milton had invited stable owners and riders from across the west to come and watch the ball and the competitions. there would be at least one hundred people in attendance, not including the judges! some would even bring their horses to try out our superior facilities. "Oh, Alisa, i forgot to ask you; would you mind being our alternate? even though there isn't a competition left for you, you're welcome to step in for anyone who gets hurt."
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Post by hotspot on Jan 11, 2009 2:40:56 GMT -5
Mary Anne: I moseyed into the barn, attired in old jeans, complete with gaping holes in the knees, a plain white t-shirt, and my oldest boots. We had to prepare for the ball today, and maybe, if i looked messy now, i would appreciate my makeover into splendid equestrienne-princess even more! "Hey Katie, Syd, Arin, Alisa!" I sang, skipping down the passage and skidding to a halt outside Piper's stall. he shook some hay from his luxurious Andalusian mane and bumped my shoulder, obviously indicating the need for a treat. "Sorry, no sugar today. We need to be nice and calm for the entrance parade tonight, not hyped up on sweet, cubed goodness!" I kissed his nose and turned a pirouette. "So Katie, do you anything much about this opening ceremony? Is anyone else besided the competitiors riding in it?"
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Jan 11, 2009 16:09:39 GMT -5
Miley:
as the truck slowed into the parking lot i jumped out of it and sprinted to see Rampage and Flair. the two had been getting along great and Rampage wasnt acting like a bomb about to explode. i had already put my dress in my locker. as i entered the barn, i saw Syd walking down the hall, a blonde girl sitting infront of a stall yawning and Katie sticking her head out of the office. i looked over my shoulder at Alex, who was saying bye to Caden. i walked over to each of my horses. i hadnt ridden Dare to Dream in like forever and the horse needed exercise. i took him out of his stall and then thought about my two fillies. Freckles and Champion Heartache needed to get out as well. i ground tied Dream and then took Freckles and Heartache outside and put them in the pasture. Heartache galloped off and out of sight and Freckles had lowered herself to roll. i smiled and jogged back to the barn. i saddled up Dream, and mounted up. i spun the overo around and then trotted him through the barn. i waved bye to Syd and then stopped i backed up and stopped Dream next to her. "Syd i really need to talk to you about something. but i want to wait until after the competition." i said to her.
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Post by libertysgirl on Jan 11, 2009 16:54:02 GMT -5
Milly: I awoke rubbing my eyes and comtemplated sleeping some more until I realized what date it was. I leaped up quickly and started picking hay out of my hair and clothes and running for the shower. Today was the Ball! I couldn't wait to be able to spend the whole night with Kale and my friends. After getting out of the shower I towel dried my hair and rushed to the where I could hear voices. "Heya, am I late?" I asked as I stopped beside Arin, my hair already beginning to become fly away.
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Post by hokulover on Jan 11, 2009 18:21:38 GMT -5
Alisa- I sat there, nearly speechless. About all that came out was a sqeaky little yes. I took a breath and asked, "Wait, for the competition? " I paused.... "But, anyway, I'd love to!" If anyone could see how I was feeling inside, they would be shocked at how well I contained my excitement. I excelled at show jumping, and was pretty good at any event. Back home, well... my old home, I was in the top 3 the Best Young Equestrians in the state. Before our ranch got destroyed in a forest fire, and we came here to live with my aunt, I had 3 horses of my own, including Vanilla. A Saddlebred gelding named Catch me If You Can, a muscular Andalusian mare, and of course Vanilla.
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Post by hokulover on Jan 11, 2009 18:22:39 GMT -5
OOC: Thanks I luv it!!
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Post by Miastar on Jan 12, 2009 10:48:22 GMT -5
Sydney: "I'm all set! Would it be a problem if I rode June to the Ball tonight? I don't want you know who to get his eyes on Sam." I said with a sly wink. Then another thought occurred to me, I was wearing a red STRAPLESS dress this evening. Normally that wouldn't be a problem but how would it fair while riding a horse? Then I remembered bringing a black, suit like jacket with me on my trip and pushed my worries aside. If it came down to it, it would make the perfect cover up. At least while I was riding...
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Post by bluwings on Jan 12, 2009 17:59:38 GMT -5
Mary Anne: "Hey! I'm Mary Anne!" I stuck out my hand to shake the new girl's. I heard Miley whispering to Sudney, and wondered what their secret was about. Knowing Miley, it was something rather interesting! "So you're our alternate? That'll be so much fun! I'm sure you'll love it here! Where did you move from.,..?" I paused, silently inquiring what the girl's name was. I waved to a slightly-damp Milly, obviously just out of the shower.
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Post by hotspot on Jan 13, 2009 0:32:26 GMT -5
Katie: "Not late at all, Milly!" i sang, twirling around in my desk chair. "As a matter of fact, you aren't the last one..."
Trillium: Vrooooom! i skidded into the stable yard in a haze of gravel. i quickly stowed the four-wheeler in the brush behind the bran, straightened the wig and shades, and sprinted inside. Everyone except for Amanda was already there. "Zo, today's ze beeg day!" i cackeled in my affected accent. "Zis iz going to be good."
Katie: "One more, and then we're all here!" i said in satisfaction. "And, Syd, you're welcome to ride June. I wouldn't want our secret weapon to be given away."
Arin: "That's right!" i piped up, from where i was bent over, forking hay into Fly's manger. "I'm riding Blackthorne for sure." my handsome friesian's leg was almost entirely healed- i had seen him doing sprinting laps around the paddock yeaterday- and his warmblooded temperament and easy gaits would be much easier to manage in my strapless evening gown.
Trillium: "I'm glad Panda is super easy to ride," i added, dropping the voice, "because i have enough on my plate as it is!" I had to help set up this afternoon at Berryhill, complain of a stomachache, rush back here and get ready as Francie, ride in the elaborate entrance, do some dances and drink some punch, slip out and change into Trilly, dance some and drink more punch, get 'sick' again, and come back as Francesca... wow, i was in for it!
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Post by phantomstallion94 on Jan 13, 2009 19:17:12 GMT -5
Alex:
i waved bye to Caden and then walked into the barn. Miley, of course, was already gone. she wasnt the girly type, when you knew her. i walked over to her horses. both her fillies were gone and so was Dream. i sighed and walked over to Syd. "hey, what is Miley talking about?" i asked her. it wasnt my business, but Mom and Dad had told me to know what Miley was doing. she a sly girl and every secret was interesting. i looked over at the other girls. i smiled to them. and then turned back to Syd. "Katie, im gonna ride Nutmeg over." i said to her. the blue roan mare would make me look pale and kinda ugly. then i thought about the new mare. "umm.... on second thought, can i work with my new horse today, and then can i ride her over." i said to her.
Miley:
i headed to the trails. i wanted to talk to my best friend Justin today. he would probably working with Mr. Berryhill, but i would some how pull him away from the excitement and i really wanted to go riding with him.
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