𝙰𝚖𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚊'𝚜  𝚙𝚘𝚟

The rounds went great for Rosa and Sten. Both of them grabbing a 1st place in their own classes. I was very proud of them. We quickly drove back to the yard where we immediately went back to work. We quickly unloaded the horses and cleaned everything up as I was placing the last things into my iron travel lockers. We would take McLaren, Bohemian, Quince, Dana and Geronimo with us to the international 3 day competition. The big truck was ready as Nica and 2 other grooms were making the horses ready. Lando was just petting Jazzy. I whistled on my fingers as I looked towards him. He turned his head around to me and gave me a smile.

Amelia: "can you help me?"

Lando: "yea. What do you need?"

Amelia: "I need my 4 German show coats. The brown ones with red, yellow and black details... the shirt one and the one with tail and the black tail and shirt coat with yellow and red details. The covers have a German flag stripe on them."

Lando: "on my way pretty."

He walked in the direction of the apartment as I locked up the 5 horse lockers. I rolled them into the truck and as I finished the last one I was Lando again. I kissed his cheek as I took the coats from him and walked to the last locker. The locker where all my show stuff would be in. I hung up the coats and then placed in my newest dressage boots and newest helmets. One pair in brown and one in black.

Guess my sponsors do love to spoil me. I locked the small locker after putting in my stuff to make a competition bun and then I pushed it into the truck with a little help of Lando. Lando hadn't seen my newest boots that I only used for competitions. The black ones for international especially as the colors of the German flag were on there. It also matched with my show coats perfectly. Lando took McLaren with him into the truck as he was the easiest of them all. I took Bohemian and Quince and let Quince stand still at the bottom bringing Bohemian up. I made sure everything was secured before walking down where my chestnut gelding was waiting for me patiently. I brought him up as well and locked everything before Dana was leaded into the truck by Nica. Lando approached with the black Geronimo and handed him to me. I brought him up as last before we started the engine of the truck and drove 4 hours to the 3 day competition. We had packed enough stuff to stay there with ease as the people at the barn would take care of my chores and horses. When we arrived we quickly took out the horses and placed them into the stables. I took Geronimo and Dana with me, Nica took McLaren and Bohemian and Lando took Quince. We walked to the stables and when we arrived we let the horses in and locked the stables before grabbing the lockers. We all took 2 of them so we had everything in 1 go. Nica made sure everything was organized at the stable with Lando as I went to the truck and changed my high socks for low socks and my dirty stable shoes for my white sneakers. I pulled on my red German team coat and then walked back to the stables. I pulled started plaiting the horses and after some time Nica started helping me. When it was almost time to go I pulled on my black riding gloves along with my black helmet. I took the papers of Dana and placed the bridle onto the brown horse. I leaded her with me to the vet check as we needed to be approved before starting the international competition days.

Liked by landonorris and 3.018.913 others

Ami.Huijgberts: first horse accepted! 4 more to go before starting the first test of the 3 days🤩!

I finished the vet check with Quince. I petted the gelding before hanging him to Nica. I rushed to the truck and changed myself ready for the first test. I came back tot he stables and pulled on my black boots and black tail coat. I did my hair in the competition bun before pulling on my helmet and gloves again. I climbed onto Geronimo who was totally ready. Nica placed on my spurs quickly before we went out to the warm up arena. The black horse with big white socks wore a simple German team saddle pad, a black ear bonnet to make the sounds less around him and his saddle and bridle. I warmed him up nicely and then went into the arena. I took a deep breath before I really trotted into the arena and then rocked the test.

Groom.Nica mentioned you in a story

After the first test I quickly switched my black outfit for my brown shirt tail coat, brown boots, brown gloves and brown helmet. I climbed onto the brown young mare Dana and went around with her. This was her first international test and she really did the best she could. I hugged her tightly when she finished with a beautiful 67.8% which was high for her only 6 years. I went around the arena with the other horses their tests as well and afterwards we went back to the truck. I changed myself into a hoodie before climbing out still wearing my riding breeches. The camping chairs standing around the small table as Nica went to pick up the ordered pizza's. I pecked Lando's lips before running off to the stables with my stable sneakers on. When I arrived there I gave the horses their food except for Quince. I placed hit leather halter on and tied my leadrope on both sides. I placed the bucket with food on one of the lockers before climbing onto the locker myself. I swung my leg over Quince his back who was patiently waiting for what ever I was gonna do. I picked up the bucket form next to me before giving Quince a little leg making him walk. I let him walk to the camping place where Lando and Nica looked up from their phones as they had started eating the pizza's.

Lando: "what are you doing?"

Amelia: "annoying my chestnut boy."

Lando: "I see. You want pizza up there?"

Amelia: "yea I will come grab some."

I jumped off placing the bucket down for Quince to start eating. I grabbed one of the pizza boxes and placed it on Quince his butt. I pulled myself on his back barely making it. I opened my box and took out a slice. After we finished dinner Lando walked with me towards the stable when I heard a whip. I jumped off and brought Quince to his stable. Lando and I walked towards the direction the smacking sounds come from. The outdoor arena. A spotted palomino was being hit. I knew that mare... that's Laminka... the mare was unique and easy to recognize because of her coat and moves. The person riding on her kept hitting her and hitting her. I wanted to climb thru the fence but Lando took my wrist.

Lando: "it's not your horse Lia..."

Amelia: "that's Laminka... from the stable we met."

He let go off my wrist as he knew I knew how the horse was like. I took a grip of the whip of the person who then looked around facing me.

Amelia: "you don't need a whip for Laminka."

?: "and who might you be to say so?! Don't interfere with my business slut!"

Amelia: "I'm the one who broke her and brought her up to a higher level in this damn sport."

?: "okay. You get on then cause this horse is trouble!"

Amelia: "deal."

I let Lando hold the mare while I pulled on my black boots, black gloves, black helmets and my spurs. I went back outside and petted the mare over her whole body. I climbed on and gently picked up the reins. The feeling this horse gave was always amazing. The giant steps felt like flying. I cruised her thru the arena with a smile on my face. Laminka was still as easy as I remembered. No weight on the reins, a loose contact the reins, no leg needed... just your body language was enough for her...

(1420 words/6 pictures/3 gifs)