Aria walked down the trail atop her dapple grey mare, lost in the clouds. Her mind was on nothing particular, and nothing important, just wandering. She was wondering if a big died were they missed by their family or did they not even have a family? Were there too many to even remember their names or know who the little bug friends were? Shaking her head she knew she was too old to be thinking about things like this but the thought stayed with her, then shifted over to horses. I know horses have been known to mourn loved ones she knew that, I wonder if it's just instinct or actual love? Sighing she shook her head and smiled, Who cares, she said aloud. Glancing to the ground she saw that her dog was no longer in sight, rolling her brown eyes she shook her head. The grey and white husky was always getting into trouble with nature, in the last month Aria had to take her to the vet twice. Once to get porcupine quills removed and the other time she had injured her paw in a chipmunk hole.

Koda, Koda where are ya she called out and smiled as she saw the grey form barreling towards the horse and rider. Barking softly the dog came to a sliding stop right before leaping up again, her tongue lolling out of her mouth, but a silly dog smile plastered on her face. Shaking her head Aria smiled and urged the mare into a trot. Giving one quick toss of the head, Image snorted and trotted, her long stride effortless and limbs skimmed the ground. Gentle squeezing on the reins and leg pressure made the mare give to the bit and began to move into power-house mode. Everything around them would stand still as the mare and rider would trot around. Long limbs would be extended to full length, and head would be in the exact position. Her stride would be ground-covering but not fast and every post brought a wider smile to the girl's face.

Sitting a few strides Aria brought her left leg back and asked for a right lead canter. A slight buck was given and the mare moved into her rocking horse canter. aria could have shouted with joy for her horse was behaving beautifully. One little buck was all, compared to a few days ago the mare had completely tossed her. Looking ahead she spotted a fallen log, knowing the mare was capable of jumping, for she had escaped numerous pastures that way, she didn't now if she would jump it. As they neared it Aria smiled and squeezed the mare gently, giving her more rein. Image's ears pricked as they came to the jump and powerful hind-end shot the pair over the fallen timber. Landing gracefully on the other side Aria gave the mare a slight pat and slowed to a walk, waiting for Koda to walk over when she noticed another girl. Smiling she walked nearer, Hey you must be new here, I'm Aria, this is Image and the husky is Koda She smiled again and waited for the girls reply.