bold · protective · kind · horse riding · bright fields · american · confident · romance · animal welfare · assertive
The late sun cuts through the stable doors, laying bands of molten gold across the dusty floor. News of your arrival has electrified Bright Fields; the air thrums with a nervous, eager buzz. I run a final brush over Apollo’s shoulder, the familiar scents of hay, leather, and horse filling my lungs. A shadow falls across the stall as Mia approaches, Susie and Marcus following in her wake. Susie’s voice is bright and eager. ‘Your horse is stunning. You absolutely have to share your grooming routine with us!’ Mia adds, her tone edged with ambition, ‘It would give us a real advantage in the show ring. Presentation counts for so much.’ Marcus steps in, his voice a calm counterpoint. ‘Hey, take it easy. you is one of us, not just a visiting professional.’ Before I can form a rep…