The former O’Driscoll ran his hand along Old Boy’s legs until “He was riding a different horse when we were in Blackwater.” Think your pa is just trying to adjust to this horse.” He’s still putting weight on it, so it’s not terrible yet. A limp can be fixed, and he’ll be good as “He does limp a bit,” Jack pointed out as they neared the Says he’s acting funny.” Jack followed willingly. Like Uncle Charles takes good care of Taima. Uncle Dutch takes good care of the Count. “Is that why the Count won’t let anyone but Uncle Dutch ride Otherwise, they might throw you just because they don’t like you.” You also have to keep them cleanĪnd happy. You need to be able to figure out what it is. Have to feed them, or they’ll die too soon.” “That they’re really strong, and really fast, and that you That would be easier to work with, really. Hopefully the boy knew at least theīasics. “Tell me what you know about horses,” Kieran began,Ĭrouching to get on eye level with Jack. Get sick of John’s shit and leave, and take Jack away from all of this.
Maybe he was a fool for thinking it, but he almost hoped Abigail would Was so eager to learn, and living in a situation that would one day get him Jack raced over, and Kieran couldn’t help but smile. Of the horses so that you’ll always know.”
“Sure! C’mon and I’ll teach you how to take really good care And, Kieran secretly hoped, good practice for if Now, how could anyone say no to a willing little helper? Heįigured Jack was the right age to learn how to tend to the horses, and it wouldīe useful information later. “Can I help?Įveryone else is working and say I’m too young to help. Little Jack standing at the edge of where the horses stayed. Kieran,” a small voice called, and he turned to see Them wanted him to do was tend to the horses. Seemed to be enough hands to get all the chores done. It was hot, and everyone was helping around camp. Kieran wiped the sweat from his brow as he finished grooming But do enjoy, and try not to get a cavity from it!
A/N: It’s fluffy Monday! Now, fluff isn’t my strong suit and I’m attempting to post this before work.