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Post by Riad on Jan 16, 2016 16:52:06 GMT
"A blanket?.. Why?.."
"It keeps the leather off of the horse's back and prevents it from rubbing them wrong during prolonged rides." Ace sets the saddle on Freesia's back, pointing to the point above her shoulders. "This is the withers, and when saddling, you use them as a point to have the saddle bumping close to so it's comfortable for both the horse and the rider. Then this strap here," he grabs the belly strap from underneath, "will come across like so. You want to make sure it's tight so your saddle doesn't twist sideways while riding, but too tight and it'll pinch their belly and cause some problems."
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Post by Carter on Jan 16, 2016 16:56:15 GMT
"It keeps the leather off of the horse's back and prevents it from rubbing them wrong during prolonged rides. This is the withers, and when saddling, you use them as a point to have the saddle bumping close to so it's comfortable for both the horse and the rider. Then this strap here, will come across like so. You want to make sure it's tight so your saddle doesn't twist sideways while riding, but too tight and it'll pinch their belly and cause some problems."
Gaze widening with each instruction, Marisole swallows thickly then nods, listening
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Post by Riad on Jan 16, 2016 17:15:15 GMT
He steps aside, though remains by Freesia. "Now, time to get you up so we can adjust the stirrups."
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Post by Carter on Jan 21, 2016 16:49:38 GMT
"Now, time to get you up so we can adjust the stirrups."
"Okay.." Marisole murmurs quietly, turning to Freesia before she grabs the saddle and hoists herself up
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Post by Riad on Jan 22, 2016 16:00:05 GMT
"Okay.."
Once she settles, Ace starts on the rest of the adjustments. "Adjusting the stirrups is rather easy as long as you place them where it feels comfortable. You don't want them too short-- it would become uncomfortable for the rider. And too long doesn't allow you enough control of your weight distribution and guiding the horse." He fixes one side, then looks up to her. "Place your foot here and tell me how that feels."
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Post by Carter on Jan 22, 2016 16:59:55 GMT
"Adjusting the stirrups is rather easy as long as you place them where it feels comfortable. You don't want them too short-- it would become uncomfortable for the rider. And too long doesn't allow you enough control of your weight distribution and guiding the horse. Place your foot here and tell me how that feels."
Listening, Marisole's lips purse before she nods and slides her foot into the stirrup, shifting her leg a bit before replying "It feels a bit short.. Not much, though.."
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Post by Riad on Jan 22, 2016 17:56:19 GMT
"It feels a bit short.. Not much, though.."
He nods and readjusts them again. "How about now?"
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Post by Carter on Jan 22, 2016 18:21:09 GMT
"How about now?"
"It's better..." Marisole murmurs, small smile as she pats Freesia's side
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Post by Riad on Jan 22, 2016 19:08:14 GMT
"It's better..."
Ace smiles at her and moves to set the other side to the same length, patting the mare's neck when he finishes. "You're good to go, then."
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Post by Carter on Jan 22, 2016 19:13:40 GMT
"You're good to go, then."
"Go?..." Marisole whispers, brow furrowing in confusion "Go where?"
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Post by Riad on Jan 22, 2016 19:30:08 GMT
"Go?...Go where?"
He blinks at her, puzzled a moment, though he laughs gently after. "I meant it as an expression that you're set to ride. But, you can ride wherever you'd like to. "
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Post by Carter on Jan 22, 2016 23:23:43 GMT
"I meant it as an expression that you're set to ride. But, you can ride wherever you'd like to. "
Cheeks reddening in embarrassment, Marisole looks away, gaze hidden "Are you not riding with m-" she starts to murmur, eyes widening when another horse past them in a blur, startling Freesia
Reaching the stables through the opposite end, Kas sneaks into a stall with a pale palomino stud, silently throwing reins on it before she hops up. Patting its neck, she inhales shakily, teeth locking together before she kicks its sides and takes off through the building
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Post by Riad on Jan 22, 2016 23:37:25 GMT
"Are you not riding with m-"
Ace starts at the sound of hoofbeats and he leaps out of the way, whirling. Though, all he catches is a flash of red and the golden pelt of a palomino, though his attention turns to Freesia and he quickly grabs her halter and starts to talk calmly and swiftly. "Easy girl, easy." He pats her neck, gaze turning to where he saw the horse, and he frowns a little.
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Post by Carter on Jan 23, 2016 0:23:09 GMT
"Easy girl, easy."
Crying out lowly when Freesia rears up, Marisole clutches onto the saddle for dear life, eyes wide as Ace calms her horse down
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Post by Riad on Jan 23, 2016 0:55:52 GMT
Once the mare is calm he lets out a breath of air, turning and looking to Marisole. "Are you all right?"
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