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 Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 6:54 pm
Yuriko spun around bowing her head.
"Yes you're right Raku would be the best for her, he is the biggest sweet heart if you've ever seen one."
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Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 10:51 pm
"It is settled, then." Amaya nodded, then turned to the geisha. "I am deeply sorry for not introducing myself earlier. My apologies. My name is Amaya." She patted Raku's neck one more time, then walked up to Iyasu-san, eyeing the expensive Kimono she wore. "But before we can start with the exercises, I think you have to find a more suitable attire, I'm afraid."
((I've been looking for examples of vaulting exercises and dug up some real eye-candy. Enjoy!
http://www.daubneyagency.co.uk/GERARD NAPROUS COSSACK RIDING 8.JPG "cossack stunt"
http://www.daubneyagency.co.uk/GERARD NAPROUS COSSACK RIDING 3.JPG "bookstand"
http://www.peterjohnson.co.uk/new/Gerard Naprous - Cossack 1 .jpg "hungarian postman" <- *swoon* ))
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:01 pm
"It is a pleasure to meet you Amaya!" Iyasu looked her kimono, "This old thing? It was given to me by my mother, but if you think I should change . . ."
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2006 10:53 pm
"Pleased to meet you, too." She chuckled a bit. "Well, something with trouser legs would be of advantage... I think I have some old Yukata or something like that somewhere in my closet, I will go look for them. Be right back!"
She left the two and went back to the house. After a few moments of rummaging through the closet, she found what she was looking for: An old linen tunic and a pair of often-patched leather pants. They would be a bit large for the delicate geisha, but would do as a temporary solution.
She tucked the clothes under her arm and went back to the stables.
"Here, would you like to try this on?"
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:53 pm
When Amaya left to find some old pants and an old yukata, Iyasu was a little uncertain. It would look terribly odd to see someone in peasant clothing and with the hair style of a geisha. However, if she wanted to ride, she would have to wear the peasant attire.
"Umm . . try them on? Where?" She batted her eyes.
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 1:17 pm
Amaya, accustomed to more casual social graces, blinked in confusion. "Umm... over there?" She pointed to a corner of the stables. "You can put the kimono on the saddlerack." After some consideration, she added. "We will turn our backs."
She went to Raku again, put a headstall on him and tethered him to one of the iron hoops outside the stalls.
"Yuriko, can you give him a brush-over please, I go get the tack.", she said to the maid, then went to the saddlechamber.
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Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2006 4:48 pm
Yuriko bowed her head quickly fetching the brushes one for the mane and tail the other for the coat. She started to brush over the mane first, then the tail making sure to get all or at least most of his hair unmatted, shinny and pretty for his ride, she also gave his coat a qick brush over to make him shinny and get rid of any sheadings.
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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:00 am
"Thank you, Yuriko." Amaya quickly cleaned Raku's hooves with a hook. She proceeded to lay the numnah on Raku, then put the saddle on top, sliding it from his withers to the right spot on his back, smoothening the coat in the process. She fastened the girth, then removed the headstall and put the snaffle bit into his mouth, smiling as he eagerly chomped down on it, playing with the cool metal. She fastened the clasps on the bridle, then attached the reins to the strap at the front of the saddle, since they would not be needed during longing. She fastened the longe to the bit, then turned to Iyasu.
"All set. Shall we go?"
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Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:23 am
Iyasu dressed herself, a little afraid about leaving her kimono there in the stables, however it should be safe. She stepped forward and smiled to Amaya and Yuriko.
"I'm ready."
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Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:53 pm
Amaya nodded, took the long whip Yuriko had left by Toto's stall and led Raku to the hippodrome by the longe. Standing at attention, she held him by the bridle, then turned to Iyasu and said:
"All right, you better adjust the stirrups yourself... take your time! I'll tighten the saddlestrap when you're done and then we can start... Want me to help you up or do you think you can make it alone?""
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Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:25 am
Yuriko looked around thinking she may as well clean up a bit while the two were out. She headed back into the house shocked when she found not one remains of their guest.
"Oh...I guess his friends came but...I didn't even see them come...."
She arched her brow then shook her head thinking it would be better not to ask questions she didn't want answers to.
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:09 pm
She nodded as she walked over to Raku. She patted him softly, letting him know that she means him no harm as she began to adjust the stirrups to her height. The geisha finished the adjustments and smiled to Amaya.
"How is that, Amaya-san?"
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:19 pm
"Looks good... if you put your hand on the stirrup bar, the bottom should reach up to your armpit... yeah, like that! You see we're using safety stirrups here, so your foot does not get accidentally trapped should you fall."
Amaya lifted the flap and re-adjusted the girth, then turned to Iyasu.
"All set! Shall I give you a boost or do you want to try for yourself? Raku's not that tall..." She patted the horses neck.
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:32 pm
"I'll try to get up on my own, if you see me flailing my arms about . . . then I think I might need help." She said as she faced Raku. She placed her left foot into the stirrup and hoisted herself up. She swung her right leg over the over the saddle and landed into it. Iyasu checked her hair as she to make sure that every strand was in place. She did not want to repeat the wax again.
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Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 12:38 pm
"I think you still look good, Iyasu-san!" Amaya giggled, then unrolled the longe and walked to the center of the circular ring. Seeing that the geisha was securely seated, she nodded to her, then flicked the whip in Raku's general direction and clucked her tongue.
"All right boy, lets go..."
Docilely, the gelding set into a slow, relaxed walk, guided by the revolving longe.
"Are you comfy up there?"
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