October Story Contest

A story of friendship, a girl and her horse
by VictoryStar & Magic age 10   

This is a story about a horse and a girl.It is not a true story, but a story that I will donate to Magic the horse, and me.

I bounced up and down in the truck seat as Dad drove down the road.

"Where ARE we going?!" I asked impatiently.

"It's a suprise." He said with a smile.

I sighed, 'I guess I'll find out soon enough.' I thought.

We soon pulled into a long drive way, it had a barn with three little corrals coming out of the stalls.

There was a house, and many meadows.A riding ring, and up another small hill a bigger barn sat on top the hill.I looked around, bewildered with amazement.

"Holy horses..." I said.

My dad chuckled, "We're here."

I jumped out of the truck, and looked around.By the bigger barn on the hill, a white truck and a red trailer were parked.My father and I walked up the hill.A short husky man named Josh approached us.He shook my Dads' hand, and then shook my hand.He had a strong grip, I could tell he worked with horses.

After introducing myself, and learning a bit about the stable the three of us walked down the stable aisle. Josh led a gorgus grey gelding named Magic out of his stall.

"Wow..." I whispered.

He led the horse to cross-ties and tied him there. Josh walked into the tack room, and came out with a hoof pick and a brush.He handed the tools to me, and said "Brush him down."

So I did just that; I brushed the horse revealing a shining glossy coat. Josh showed me how to clean his hooves, so I gave it a try. Afterward Josh tacked him up, showing me how to do it all step-by-step. I was soon ready to ride. Josh led Magic to a large fenced in meadow, where I was able to mount after Josh told me the essentials to controlling the horse.

I rode, and it felt as if I was flying...I beleive that was the greatest feeling I had ever had. Dad even rode a bit! I laughed and had a great time. When it finaly came time to leave, I did not want to go. But Dad promised that we would come back ever Sunday, and he's kept his promise since.

You can put this in the newsletter, I dont mind....It would actualy be an honor! xD But I hope you liked this little story, and you can enjoy and share it for as long as you want. :D