Post by Ender on Jan 29, 2018 22:44:12 GMT -6
Bellona and Myra Collins
Ominous Truth and Lillian Howe
Ominous Truth and Lillian Howe
The sound of pounding hooves on dirt sounded throughout the track, a nip of cold spurring the two juveniles on. The first horse, a lanky bay colt, ran ahead of a much taller chestnut filly. Both of the horses' legs moved in sync while they cantered, as if they were a pair on a carousel. The filly was pulled to a halt after the first time around, her breathing only slightly labored. From a close up view, Bellona was even more magnificent. With her sturdy build and muscled body, she looked more like a colt. Ominous Truth was talked in to stopping, though his hooves pranced in place and left imprints where he stepped. The colt's bay body was lean and not much compared to the chestnut filly. Ollie stood 3 inches shorter than Bell, which showed more prominently now that the two were standing next to each other.
After the short rest, the two juveniles were encouraged back to a canter, reins tight this moment, loose the next. Bellona felt the reins slack against her neck and took off, her stride long and powerful. Ominous Truth followed suit, surging forward in leaps and bounds, passing Bellona and leaving her behind. The bay colt continued his reckless speed, running for the joy of it and not caring about the filly he left behind. The only sound that could be heard now was Ollie's constant strides falling as the space between the pair increased. The bay colt crossed the end mark, Lillian pulling in the colt who was hardly exhausted. Bellona crossed seconds later, the chestnut filly who had valiantly fought to keep up but was left defeated by the stronger front runner. A good practice for the filly against running a colt, and a good workout for both juveniles.
