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[jazz]

Why Should I Worry? Why Should I Care?

"I'm going to leave you Lark, now hurry up."
A sharp, snap sounded from the top of a rather tall, necky pinto mare, saddled in a snappy English saddle and a snaffle-bit bridle with a blue English pad.
The boy atop her was dark, with black hair and brown eyes, and finely tanned skin, holding the reins with one hand and holding out another to the brown tabby cat that was leaping after him with fleet steps. Taking a rather impressive leap, she grasped the sleeve of his dark jacket and scrambled upon the boy's shoulders, curling her tail about his neck.
"Your slow. I expect better of one who chases mice and birds all day."
He scolded her lightly and gave Rila a small nudge in her sides, pressing the rein against her neck. She immediately started off along the trail at a graceful gait, and he kept himself straight and prepared, as not to fall if she should spook or skitter.
Of course, Rila was always careful with her colt, and made sure that if she where to be startled, she wouldn't react as suddenly as most. There had been only once when she had thrown Skyler by accident, and she hadn't done it sense, having known the pain it had caused him. He had to wear a white thing around his shoulder and arm, and he was not able to ride her for many moons. So, as she continued along the trail and out onto the prairie, she made sure to be careful.
Lark on the other hand, ignored Skyler's scold, and mearly relaxed upon his neck, vivid green eyes blinking lazily, her tail moving this way and that against his neck.. Having been distracted by a butterfly, she had almost missed her ride, one that didn't come by often, seeing as she was either left behind, or Rila and Skyler where working in the ring.. So she relished her time on the ride that seemed to always have her falling asleep upon his shoulders.

[Raestirale]

Jared was taking his time as he walked back from the lake with his pets, a white german shepherd female, a black german shepherd male, and the boss, a large chausie cat. The two dogs where on a split leash that was held in his right hand. Every so often the black one would stop and shake off the water that was still dripping from him.
At one such time many splatters hit the boy in his face. "Shadow." He groaned, wiping his face off on his shoulder. He glanced around looking for his large cat, by large the cat's head was above his knee. He spotted the cat staring at something and mentally cursed himself spotting a horse and rider. "Sahara, come here girl." He cooed gently and in response the cat shot off towards her human and sat down by his leg, her head indeed coming up past his knees as he called the dogs to sit and stay which the white did immediatly, and the black after being told a few more times.
Jared sighed softly hoping that none of the animals would spook the horse. His left hand absently stroked the cat's head who purred loudly as he waited for the rider and horse to pass before continueing on his way back. At least he was considerate, most of the time.

[jazz]

Rila continued on, changing her gait from her smooth natural gait, to a long lazy canter.. Audits focused forward, especially after the scent of wet dog and another cat entered her nares, making her lower her head and give a snort.
Skyler raised in his saddle a bit more as Rila picked up her pace, and braced himself as she snorted, just in case she stopped at something she didn't like.. Although, instead she kept going and he let her until spotting a figure, along with a few animals in the distance.
"Easy Rila."
He said with a slight sigh, squeezing the reins and giving the slightest of pulls back.. She immediately changed her gait from that of a canter to a slow jog, and then a walk as they approached the others upon the trail.
Lark mearly raised her head, ear flicking once at the tickle of Skyler's hair against it.. and turned her eyes toward the trail, spotting two dogs, a human, and a rather large cat at his side.. She took a paw and ran it over her face, shaking her head before setting it back down uncaring.
As they came upon the figure, Skyler gave another slight tug and Rila came to a complete stop.
"Oi Jared. I didn't know you had hit the trails again.. I didn't even see you leave.."
He said blinking once, shifting himself within his saddle, getting comfortable for a moment. Rila stomped a foredagger at a fly and c.ocked a back dagger lazily, crown lowering, completely comfortable, even in the presence of the other animals.

[Raestirale]

Jared's face broke out into a smile when he recognized the horse and rider, or rather mostly the rider. "I left at dawn which is probably why." He said calmly, running his hand through his thick black hair absent-mindedly.
He eyed his animals calmly glad that they where behaving since Moonlight had lain down with a loud yawn and Shadow simply sat next to her, panting as he stared at something only he could see. "How's your horse?" He asked calmly before having one his knees nearly knocked out from underneath him thanks to the cat deciding she wanted more attention and had head butted him while still purring.

[jazz]

Skyler blinked and shook his head at Jared,
"Jeez Jared.. dawn? I'm sorry but thats a bit insane. I'll stick with 8:30 thanks."
He said easily with a sigh before blinking at Jared's question, and looked down at Rila, whom seemed at ease with the whole situation.
"She's been good. I've been trying to strengthen her legs a bit more lately since show season is coming up. Any tips?"
He asked with a grin, knowing that Jared was keen with animals, and he seemed to always know a few things about what he could do to help Rila in certain situations.
Shangri La shook her crown and suddenly became interested in the animals before her. Lowering her cranium she gave a light snort, taking in the scent of the big cat and two dogs.. curious about them. Her audits flickered before raising again and keeping her soft brown orbs on the other creatures.
Lark mearly stayed upon Skyler's shoulders, taking no interest in those below her at all..

[Raestirale]

He shrugged slightly at Skyler's comment about it being insane at getting up at dawn. "Shadow wanted out and then so did Moonlight." He said with a smile. "Ummm...hmmm, maybe try obstacle courses or simply going for longer rides than what she's used to." He said calmly. Suuure, ask him something dealing with horses. No matter, they wheren't awhole lot different from dogs to him, most of the time. Or rather they couldn't be that different from agility dogs like Shadow.
Speaking of Shadow, the sleek black shepherd had stood up and walked towards the horse when she had put her head down, sniffing curiously. He yelped slightly in suprise when the white shepherd had pawed at his tail and backed up a little, lifting and tilting his head to the side with ears pricked forward.

[jazz]

Skyler gave a grin to his friend and shook his head for a moment before blinking and watching the German Shepard approach Rila.
The mare had lowered her crown once more as the black dog approached and snapped it right back up with a snort as he yelped and backed away in surprised. Rila tossed her cranium a moment in surprise, banner flicking once before she snorted again and let her audits flicker. What a strange creature.
Skyler couldn't help but to laugh at the situation and he gave Rila a pat on her neck.
"Looks like these two will have to be more acquainted when Moonlight isn't around."
He said easily as Rila sidestepped once, getting a bit restless now that the dog mearly watched her with curiosity, instead of approaching again.

[Raestirale]

Jared laughed slightly. "Yeah, might be a good idea. Moonlight, heel." He said calmly. The white shepherd's head turned curiously when she heard her name. She got up and eyed the cat warily before sitting down on Jared's otherside, keeping one eye on the feline at all times.
Shadow glanced back curiously seeing the white shepherd moving but disregarded it after a moment and turned to eye the horse again. He stayed still though, except for his tail which beat the ground in a rythm. His head returned to that same tilted position.

[jazz]

Skyler smiled as Moonlight went to heal and Shadow continued to watch Rila with a tilted curious look. Rila replied to his by pawing the ground again, the strong, but delicate-looking hoof digging a rift before a small nudge from Skyler put it to a stop.
"Ah, that reminds me, I'd like your help if your not busy earlier today. I'll be taking Rila around the Show arena later and if you can I'd like you to time her. Shouldn't take long, although only if your not busy."
He asked easily, giving Rila a rub upon her neck, knowing he would have to start working more with her in the ring, having mostly honed her newfound Hunt skills in the off season..

[Raestirale]

Jared nodded calmly. "Sure, I was going to head out there either today or tomorrow to work with Shadow on his agility anyways." He said with a slight smile. He chuckled slightly when the black dog heard his name and had whipped his head around before laying down and panting softly. He glanced at his female and patted her head gently before looking around for Sahara who seemed to have gone m.i.a. for the moment.
He spotted the cat a few feet away with her paw sticking into the ground as if she was trying to paw at something in there. "Sahara, what do you have there?" He called out and in response got a merow and the cat switching paws as she strained to reach in further. "Strange cat." He muttered to himself shaking his head. Chausie cats where indeed weird, after all, his liked to play fetch, and even go for walks on a harness and leash.

[jazz]

Skyler smiled and nodded, "Thanks, I owe you one.."
he said with a nod before lifting his reins slightly, which made Rila shift her weight and sidestep once more.
"Hey, I'll catch up with you later, ok? I want to go ahead and get a bit more Hunting in with her. Found a few good fallen logs and bushes farther on the trail past the prairie I think might do her some good. I'll find you when I get back, alright?"
He explained easily and as if understanding, Rila tossed her head and pawed the ground, but only once, as not to get another nudge from Skyler. It didn't hurt, it was barely a tap, but she knew he did not want her doing it much.

[Raestirale]

Jared shrugged slightly. "Don't worry about it and alright." He said calmly. "Have fun." He said with a smile. "Sahara, come on and I'll grab you some more mice from town." He called out to the cat who lifted her dial and raced towards him stopping only to purr and twine about his legs. The white shepherd got up in a hurry to get away from the cat and stretched when she was a couple feet away. Shadow stood up and shook himself vigourously before glancing back at the other shepherd, the cat, and the human.