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Sky and Bethany placed FOURTH.



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My entry for *scaramouche2802's Rivervale Acres Inaugural Show. More info and story to come asap! Also, this was meant to have been done in time for hallowe'en, hence the jump decorations. :XD:

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Bethany Williams had been doing this for two years competitively, but nonetheless she was still struck by nerves whenever a show rolled around. It was the waiting that was the worst, circling seemingly endlessly in the warm up ring before being called in. She tried to occupy her mind by busying herself and Overskyet: transitions, flying changes, circles, lengthening and shortening strides. She ignored everyone else around her and concentrated purely on herself and the horse.

It was clear that the spotted mare was enjoying herself. She sprung into every movement with vigour, and swished her tail behind her like a banner. She rode as if you were sitting on the deck of a ship in a rolling sea, Bethany thought; a comfortable enough gait but one that needed a deep seat. She wriggled deeper into the leather of the Stubben and squeezed with her calves to lengthen Sky's stride as they came down the long side.

A cream coloured horse closely pursued by a dark red arab passed them and momentarily diverted Beth's attention as she turned to look at the pretty ponies. Overskyet faltered under her, suddenly unsure now that her rider was not focussed, and became disjointed at the canter. She fell into trot and snorted loudly, her steps choppy and rough.

Beth compiled herself once more, and, bolstered once again, Sky leapt into canter and easily cleared the practise fence. Her previous nervousness was forgotten, now she felt like she could take on the world.

Their number was called and they trotted into the arena determined and sure.


That story is the worst piece of literature you ever did see, yah? :/ That's the best I can do at the moment! It's extremely frustrating.

Marilyn et Connor belong to *Greatalmightyqueen
Sherry and Cavan belong to *sealle
Sky and Beth are mine.
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123klovd's avatar
how do you smooth the colors? (mainly looking at back leg and stomach area)