I woke and stretched. My second morning on the island, and so much to do! Today I planned to of course go riding but secondly visit the town of West Cape and the woods and things around there.
After breakfast I headed down to the stable. I checked in with my instructor Lucy and headed to the small shed to collect my boots and helmet (I borrow them). Another girl was in there, black haired and freckled. “Hallo” she called. “Hi” I replied. “You must be Ava? I’m having a lesson with you. I’m on this exchange culture thing too!” “Ah, hi! Who you staying with?” “Isabel Stonefield, and her younger sister Jone. Yesterday I went to school with Jone but I’ve done a bit of riding before so I think I’ll be able to catch up.” “Not a long way to catch up with me. I’ve only really done trot and walk”. “We’ll be the same level then!” When we mounted up, Abbie -the black haired girl- was clearly much better then me. She sat tall and proud on her horse and kicked it on with ease. Today we practised our sitting trot and just at the end of the lesson tried a canter. Abbie seemed to not like canter, but I loved it. It was smooth and just all round nicer then the bumpy trot. When our lesson had finished, we headed up to the bakery and brought 2 cheese, and two chocolate, twists. We sat in the shade of a tree that led down the bank to the stream. I asked Abbie if she had anything planned for the afternoon and she admitted that she did not. I suggested that we called a taxi and headed to Jarlaheim. From there we could get the ferry to West Cape, explore the village and then walk up past the woods. We could walk to the riding hall in time for a mini dressage competition. Another walk to Inn by the bridge, dinner there and then a taxi back to new Hillcrest. She agreed. After a rough ferry crossing we explored the village shops. I loved the houses and I thought to myself “one day I’ll live here”. The children here were running around helping the catch come in. Almost all the adults were also there. A large hut read “fishing hut and school”. No wonder the children here were so used to fish! Abbie, who was from the South, suggested a paddle. We found a small beach, but it was so chilly! We walked on to the woods. I could see why it was called Golden leaves woods. It was bathed in a golden light. Then I check my watch. 3pm! Hurried, we ran to Silverglade Riding Hall. In the end the Bobcat girls won. I knew I wanted to be a dressage rider. They were so graceful on their horses. I managed to get Loretta’s autograph. A long walk to the Inn by the Bridge and we were greeted by Ed. The food was wonderful! I sent a message to Mr Syth and he drove his car from Moorland to collect myself and Abbie on the way home. Jumping tomorrow!
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Li Silentland
Hello!Welcome to my little space on the large internet where I can share my thoughts, views and fanfics! I am you 'normal' teenaged girl, who loves writing, gaming and horses. I've played Star Stable online since 1st June 2014 and I am currently a level 20 player on Cupcake Valley where I hang about with Frosty Roses and my 18 pixel horses! Disclaimer: All images and anything else to do with this blog are taken in the game Star Stable Online produced by Star Stable Entertainment AB. I have nothing to do with Star Stable and own none of their graphics. But I can tell you it is a great game and you should play it!
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