So we got to Ron's house, and the first thing he says:

"So it'll be a while till you see Night again, so do you wanna ride him?"

"Yes! Yes!"
I shouted.

"Come on."

We walked outside, and Ron gave me a new red, button down shirt, boots, riding pants, and a helmet.

"Thanks uncle Ron!"
I said hugging him.

"Any time, little man."
He said and told me to get changed.

We walked outside, and Ron trusted me to bring him out so I did.
His warm black nose was nuzzled against my neck, and I stroked his long, black mane.

"Hi Night! Long time, no see buddy."
I said as his ears pricked up.

I put the blue rope halter on him, opened the door, and led him out.
I put him on the cross-ties, and brushed him.
When I was done, Ron threw the saddle pad, and saddle over his back, tightened the synch(girth) and I hooked on the breast plate.

"Ready for the bridle?"
Ron said.

"Yeah."
I put it on, as Ron helped hold Night. We walked him outside, and got on.

"You ever been on a horse before Alex?"

"No, uncle Ronnie."
I said

"So, what do you think!"

"It's better than i imagined!"
I said.

"That's what I wanted to hear. Let's kick it up a notch."

"You mean, trot?"
I said.

"Squeeze with your legs, and just sit, and relax in the saddle buddy. I'll put you on a long line, just In case."

"Yeah."
He got the line, and I started to trot.

"Can I canter Ronnie!"

"Only if you feel comfortable."
He shouted.

So, me being who I am, I cantered!

"Great job Alex Wood!"

"Thanks! I love the sound of that."
I said.

"Me too. Well go ride together later. Let's go make some lunch buddy."

I got off with Ronnie's help, and took Night back in, untacked, and put him away.

When we went out later, I rode a different horse named Junior. He was a bay colored stallion with a white star on his face. Ron rode an Appaloosa named Aero.
(Which was short for Aerosmith)

We enjoined the time while it lasted, cause I was going back to the orphanage tomorrow.🏴