Proof Fence Creative Writing

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It seemed like yesterday when the car chugged down the seemingly empty road, black smoke pouring from the overheated exhaust pipe. We were only ten minutes away, not like I was counting, but this was a big moment for me. The car suddenly slowed, pulling onto a bumpy gravel driveway, I knew this was it. I slid my door open with ease and excitement, thudding my feet on the firm ground as I enthusiastically awaited what was to come. As I entered the serene landscape, nature filled the misty air with a fresh, invigorating fragrance. I saw an array of colours, from the beauty of the autumn leaves to the blossoming flowers. This is where I would spend the day. The time to put aside my tickling nerves had come, although my exuberance towered over me, leaving no space for them. My hands gently pushed open the squeaky, but durable gate. I soundlessly walked over to the tack room, making sure not to disrupt or frighten any of the stabled horses. To begin saddling Charm up I reached for the scruffy purple blanket, the rough leather bridal and the saddle that permanently had Charm’s scent through it. She was a beautiful horse, with a mane like silk and fur like a puppy. I carefully …show more content…

As I placed one foot in the dangling, metal stirrup I lunged myself up and then swung my other leg over swiftly. In the meantime I held the rough leather reigns in my small hands, already feeling it scratch my soft skin like sandpaper. I was now in control. I began warming up Charm’s stiff body and soon our calm walk turned into a bouncy trot and then to a wild canter. The sensation was magical as I cantered around on trodden grass. I felt like the only one in the entire world as I became one with Charm. Her hefty hooves would fearlessly fly up, kicking dirt proudly into the air creating a dirty, choking mist that followed behind us. Her long, tremendously thick mane would whip around as her head was held high. Charm was ready. I was

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