#baronyofthesilverwolf

In a stable with a boggan hostler, there is CERTAINLY a mounting block - both that and a set of steps, actually.

Wildfire tries all the tricks on her. Leaning his weight against a wall so that she can’t get the saddle on... flicking his tail in the way when she reaches for the stirrups. Is this why Pooka were associated with horses?

Colton says "She's quick"

What he finds is that being a brat gets a verbal correction and a firm hold near his head until she has his attention. If he behaves, he gets more freedom.

Wildfire is stubborn, but he’s not as stubborn as a troll! And so she gets him saddled.

Adam hauls himself up.

Adam’s mare is steady and doesn’t fidget, so he will mount with little difficulty.,

And oh, he gets praised! Praised when he lets her tighten the girth, praised when he accepts the bit, praised for every right thing! She puts her hands on the saddle so he knows the weight is coming before she mounts, and he is praised for standing steady.

He waits at the mounting block.

By the time she’s on his back, Dagmar has Wildfire under her thumb. Being closer to the mares would be NICE, but now he’s eager to get moving.

Sylvi listens to Dagmar work, and grins.

"You've got her, though, right?" she asks Colton about his quick horse.

She gives a touch of knee, guiding Wildfire past the others. Is that a smirk at Adam? Noooo...

Adam meets her gaze evenly.

Wildfire PRANCES, his legs lifted high and proud.

GWEN looks a bit nervous. She's heavy. The horse can handle her but she feels very self concious

"Nice," Sylvi says of Dagmar's control of a clearly spirited steed. "He's gonna give you a fight, I think."

Perhaps showing off for the mare - who ignores him.

Much as Dagmar has moved her attention off of Adam. She guides Wildfire into an oval, letting him get his prance out.

Danica moves to Gwen’s side and examines the tack, finding nothing to correct. “Don’t worry, you’re doing well.” She remarks quietly to the fledge.

Danica mounts her own black horse and calls, “Riders - all ready?”

Sylvi smiles. "Ready."

"Ready " Colton says

Dagmar takes Wildfire to the side of the group - if she loses control, he should peel off into the woods or ahead on the path, instead of risking entanglement with another horse.

Adam nods.

A hand in the air, and then she pumps her fist, pointing to the open gateways. “Let’s ride!” She kicks Brego to a trot and heads out! Wildfire leans his head out as though to nip at him as the larger stallion passes by, but Dagmar has kept him at a good distance and he misses the mark.

Adam’s Lobelia follows after along with the troupe - indeed, aside from Wildfire who has his own ideas, they seem well trained to ride as a group.

Adam is fine following along.

A quick correction, STOPPING him for a second, before praise for stopping and allowing him to trot forward again.

And they ride...

D'Lorean on the back Snowthorn almost prances, enjoying the power of his equine might let to go full tilt

It is a lovely night! The moon shines down and the stars are bright. Well maintained trails are easy to follow even without other illumination.

Oh, Wildfire picks up his pace - he senses a bit of healthy challenge from Snowthorn!

Wildfire finds that if he behaves, Dagmar is happy to let him take speed.

Sylvi rides out with the group, enjoying the night and giving Bandersnatch words of approval.

Adam manages to hang on, keeping his hands and heels down, but not -quite- posting; it's a bumpy ride.

Danica calls, “feel free to ride on, the horses know their way. If they come back alone, we’ll find you in the morning,” A flash of a grin.

She looks back at Adam, watching him ride, and Brego pulls alongside. “You’re acting like you and that mare are two different creatures, you’re not. When you’re on a Silverwolf steed, you can ride as one. I don’t want to see any air between your bum and that saddle, rookie.”

Without quite realizing it, she has her Sargent voice on - it’s not scolding, but good natured correction like she might call out to one of her recruits on the force.

"Okay, c'mon..." A touch of heel, from trot to canter.

"My teacher said.... use legs.... -don't- meet the saddle... stay in air.....harder than it sounds...."

Stop, start. Stop, Start. Ah! Wildfire opens up, stretching his legs, and it’s almost like a different creature. He is swift and strong, and follows the touch of heel and reign now that he can let loose a little.

Danica chuckles. “If you’re riding dressage, sure. If you’re at the hunt, you’ll be more comfortable once you relax.”

Snowthorn seems to egg Wildfire on almost without conssidering it. D'Lorean likes going fast so HE likes going fast so.. he goes faster if he can

Colton rides side by side with Sylvi ...

Bandersnatch may seem goofy at slow speeds but he handles terrain surprisingly smoothly for a Troll worthy horse. Yes, a smooth gait

Colton’s Adelie is nimble and keeps pace with Bandersnatch!

Is that an Elvish name? Sounds like it mighty be.

Adam grits his teeth and clamps down with his legs, or tries.

His mare whickers softly and changes from a trot to a canter at the increased pressure. Whether he intended it or not, the faster pace is smoother and and easier gait on the rider.

Dagmar is enjoying herself again - Wildfire has a nice gait, and she keeps herself balanced. Snowthorn is sometimes at their side, sometimes a little ahead or behind.

“Good!” The Thane calls after Adam as he takes off, then moves to ride alongside Gwen. “Your seat has improved.” She remarks, watching the other troll.

Adam presses his fists into the pommel of his saddle, plunges his heels down, and tries to make his knees meet.

Gwen says "Thanks. I don't want to hurt her "