Taken

The Ranch

We start to unpack our things into the cabin while I start to run over to the horses. Daddy yells at me

"Uh no you don't go near them or run around them. You need to have an adult with you. I don't want you getting kicked or hurt. That's the final warning."

"Awwww!! Fine daddy."

I say bummed, but I'm a big girl and I would love to go see the horsies. I make my way back to the cabin and help daddy get us settled. We both put our clothes away in the dressers and the rest of our bathroom stuff put away.

"I wanna go see the horsies!! Pweeasse"

Daddy gives me the look to not ask again. I cower a little and look at the ground knowing not to ask again.

"Yes baby but you need to be patient. The ranch staff has to introduce us to the horses first"

Daddy says as we hear a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

"Welcome guys! I'm Chad and this is woody. Were two of the ranch hands that will be helping you find a horse you'll have for the weekend!"

I squeal in delight and run to the door, but before I make it Daddy grabs my arm and lightly squeezes it, giving me a warning. I whine quietly and I take ahold of daddy's hand. We follow the ranch hands over to an arena of horses of all different sizes. Wow they're so beautiful!!

"Alright little one you're up first. Have you ever ridden a horse before?"

"Um...Nu uh never..."

I say shyly as I hide behind Daddy's body. Chad smiles and then leaves, coming back with a beautiful palomino horse

"This here is Angel. She's the sweetest...and slowest girl you'll ever meet. Great for a beginner like you!"

I drag daddy with me as we walk over to Angel. She nuzzles my face and lightly whinnies, us connecting instantly. They get her saddled up for me. Daddy follows as I'm walking her around the arena getting to know her. I start running wanting to get her to trot and daddy yells right away. I almost slip and fall almost getting trampled.

"What did I tell you about running young lady?!"

"Um to not do it..."

He catches up to me as I stop quickly. He grabs my arm, twirls me around and spanks me really hard a few times. Not caring if anyone would see.

"Owwwwy!!! I sorry! I won't run again"

I say with tears in my eyes. That hurt!! Big meanie.

"you almost got trampled. Do not run. Do you understand?"

"....yes daddy sorry"

It's daddy's turn and he gets a big black mustang named Thor. This horse is huge and in control. Ha! Just like daddy is. He's probably a big meanie too. We get our boots and my helmet on when it's time to ride. Chad lifts me up into the saddle putting my feet in the stirrups. Eeek! Im so excited!! Chad tells me to kick angel and she starts walking. This is the best thing in the world!  He has me kick her one more time as we start to trot. It's scary!! But sooooo fun!!