I just wanted to crawl back into my stall. It was such a hot day and the sun was making my usually red-brown coat a dark wet color, due to the amount of sweating I was doing. But I was going to be good. I had to, for Her. For my Girl. 1
We had been showing the whole day and won nothing, and I could tell She was getting a little depressed. I couldn't let that happen. She dismounted me and led me to a bucket with fresh cool water. Oh how She knew how to take care of me. I drank it happily. It flowed down my throat and I felt very rejuvenated. She mounted me again and turned me towards the arena. I felt Her soft hand stroaking my neck and she whispered softly to me. Now I knew I had to give it my all. 2
She tighted the reins and I felt the bit become hard in my mouth. I could feel her anticipation as she trotted me in. 3
Make it look nice, do exactly as she says, don't buck, don't try to bite, don't refuse... I did my best to remember my training, making Her happy was all I wanted to do. I knew that She would always love me no matter how well I did, but still, I had to do this for Her. She nudged my ribs and I broke into a canter. Slow, slow, slow. You can't go fast this time. You have to make it pretty. She turned me, aligned me towards the jump. Pacing myself like I was sappost to, I waited for the signal. There it was, I felt it in Her seat, She told me to take it, so I did. Go over it and get on the right lead, the lead I hate, oh well, do it for Her, because you love Her and you have to. Again we cantered to a jump. I waited for the signal again, She gave it, and I listened. Now She told me to turn, pulling the rein to the inside and squeezing with the left leg. I listened and turned to the angled jump. I felt Her shift to the right, but I knew not to go that way, I was sappost to take the jump so I did. She took me over to more and I did my best to listen and look elegant for Her. 4
Soon, it was over. She told me to trot and circle and I made sure I was collected while I did. We went out and she dismounted and walked in front of me. I hoped I didn't let her down. I closed my eyes as She scratched my forehead. My ears went forward and I relaxed as She scratched harder and harder. All of a sudden, she stopped. My eyes shot open and I nudged Her asking to keep scratching. Instead she started walking away. I fallowed her wondering what was happening. She stopped in front of a girl handing out the ribbons. My ears shot forward yet again. My Girl took one of the ribbons! I had done it!5
She turned around and wrapped her arms around me kissing my cheek. I heard the praise in Her voice and I knew I had done well. She was pleased with me, and that's all that I wanted. Pleasing my Girl was the only thing that mattered to me, and I had done just that.6
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Number 8 (animal's point of view)
Do not go gentle into that good night.
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thank you, I think it would be so cool to know what an animal is really thinking.
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thank you
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Awesome!
Awe
This was very well written and cute! I always wondered what animals think from their view You painted a wonderful picture! Thanks for sharing and good luck
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Aww this is cute. I like these stories from an animals POV, they are so unique. Good work!
~Papi
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Oh, I do so love horses! Such magnificent creatures. You story is very touching. Good luck in the contest. Patricia
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Yes they are amazing. I haven't seen my horse in months and I miss him so much. He's also very opinionated. In his mind, his comes WAY before mine. lol
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cool
Good job. I own a couple horses, too. Aren't they the best animals?? My horse is quite an optionated animal, but I love him. Great job!! -
OMG!!! Me too when I re-read it!!! KrAyZeE!!!
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aww..i almost started to cry!
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*rubs hands together with a greedy grin* Hee hee hee... yes I do... gold... gold... lol
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Yeah this really did happen. I just never thought of seeing it from a horses point of view before, this gave me and opportunity to. This is a great contes.
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Bravo
Beautiful just so beautiful! Best of luck in the contest sweetie you deserve the gold for this one! I loved it! -
Awwww, is so fitting, reminded me of Black Beauty, not the bad stuff but just how you described things from his point of view, very much what I asked for, good job! I'm glad you won third place...was this from your own world or just a random picture which you did this? Either way, you did an excellent job with this! Thank you very much for entering in my contest!
Good Luck!
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Awwww....
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