Horse Trail Business

Horse Trail Business

By Christine Wang

"Hey, I thought Sarah told us to be at Trail A, not Meadow 5." Cassie said quietly. That's when Lesa realizes, they're lost…

Two groups that are enemies, lost together when Lesa realizes, Heidi, the leader of the mean, spoilt group has lead, Elsa, Lisa and Cassie who are the nice group and Jade, Sam and Helen into grave danger…

Chapter 1

"Alright, kids," called Sarah, Willow Halls stable manager and riding teacher. "Instead of a lesson, as a treat, we'll be going on a trail ride!"

Everyone broke down into an exciting chatter. Trail rides were everyones favorites. "So, let's go," Sarah clicked her fingers and everyone ran to find their horses. Cassie however was not excited when she saw the group she was going to be trailing with. It was Heidi, Jade, Sam and Helen, the spoilt, rich mean people in the stables that hated Cassie. Luckily, Cassie had her best friend Lesa with her. It seemed more exciting now. Cassie went to tack up her horse, Minverse, who was a lovely grey horse and dark coal eyes. "Whoa, boy," cooed Cassie gently as she placed down the saddle. Lesa was already tacked up, with her bay mount called Ginger. "It's been ages since Sarah lets us go on a trail ride instead of a lesson," Lesa was saying to Cassie as she mounted on Ginger. Suddenly, Heidi and her gang strolled up to them, leading their horses. Heidi smirked. Her horse, which was a lovely chestnut called Moon had been tacked up so tightly that he had tears in his eyes. "Well, isn't it Cassandra and Lesa. Trail rides, huh?" Helen, who was leading a palomino called Welsh giggled with Sam, who was on Jingle and Jade who was leading Daisy. "Um, Heidi, shouldn't you untack Moon for a little bit because you're squeezing him to death or is he a lemon and you're going to make lemonade?" asked Lesa smartly as she defended herself and her friend. Cassie giggled and Sam and Helen tried not to laugh as Heidi gave them harsh stares. "C'mon guys! Sarah's waiting!" called a girl called Fiona outside the barn. Everyone rushed to get out. Finally. A proper trail ride.

Cassie and Lesa groaned as they knew what was happening. They were with Heidi's mean group on the trail ride. Heidi was leading them. "Remember, it's Trail A, no other trails or meadows without permission!" warned Sarah, as the groups went to explore on horse-back. Lesa nodded and went on. "Ur, Heidi, do you know where you're going or do I need to be the leader?" teased Lesa from behind. Heidi made a halt and Moon snorted anxiously. "Shut up, you stupid mule!" yelled Heidi as Moon was about to buck her off. Then, she stopped the group and twisted around in her saddle. "Very funny, loser." She smirked and led the group to another trail. After five minutes of trail riding, Cassie was humiliated. Minverse's girth hadn't been tight enough so Cassie fell sideways, in a swing. Heidi's and the rest of the snobs laughed as Cassie fell and hit the dirt ground. "Well, you better hurry up, or we'll be leaving without you!" Jade mocked. Heidi tugged on the reins and led the group more forward. Lesa defended Cassie. "Don't laugh at her! It's so not funny!" cried Lesa. When Cassie was back on Minverse, Lesa mounted off Ginger and helped Cassie make the girth tight.

Chapter 2

"Heidi, I'm getting this strange feeling about this trail. Wasn't an old log in the corner of that tree?"

Cassie wasn't so sure if they were on the right trail. The mist was curling upon them and it was dull and the wind was making weird ghostly noises. Heidi groaned and said, "Stop complaining, loser. I'm always right." Boasted Heidi. "Don't listen," hissed Lesa as she made Ginger trot over to Cassie. But Cassie got mad enough so she went in front of Helen then Sam then Jade, then Heidi. "Hey!" growled Heidi but she did not defend. She just followed Cassie and Minverse. Suddenly, they passed a sign that said: MEADOW 5. Cassie flinched in her saddle. Wasn't it supposed to be Trail A? "Hey, I thought Sarah told us to be at Trail A, not Meadow 5." Cassie said quietly. That's when Lesa realizes, they're lost. Heidi now pushed past Cassie and still went in line. "Who cares, stupid? At least we have a trail." Growled Heidi in rage. Lesa wasn't so sure, either. "Maybe we should go back," she said quietly. "You know, just in case something happens."

Cassie couldn't agree more. "Yeah, we should." Suddenly, HOOOOWWLL! A howling sound came near. "You-you don't think there are any wolves here around you, don't you think?" shivered Helen, going into a halt. Heidi grumbled in rage again when… woof! Woof! Woof! Cassie quickly spun around in her saddle. There it was: A pack of wolves. Oh God, She thought. They were growling and woofing and coming closer to the riders and the horses. When Heidi saw, she screamed. "WOLF!"

Minverse stepped back and back as the wolf came closer. The group all looked in eachother. They all knew what to do, except for Heidi, of course, worrying about dog slobber might get on to her new riding jacket. Lesa got out a carrot from her riding pocket and threw it over far away. The wolves obviously thought that it was rabbit meat and ran toward it. "Run!" yelled Lesa and they all galloped away on their horses from the wolves as far as they can. "Phew! Have we lost them?" asked Jade cautiously, looking from left to right. Cassie nodded; sweat prickling from her back and forehead. It was scary. She had never seen a real wolf trying to attack her. Heidi checked her nails then grumbled. "I've got dirt in them; stable hands never do their job on cleaning the tack!" she cried. Lesa and Cassie grinned. Cassie retied her hardhat and took a breath. That was very close! "We could've been dead meat!" said Cassie. Everyone nodded. Suddenly, out of the blue…

Chapter 3

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" A tribe of dangerous Ealdor's men were charging at the girls. They were carrying sticks and stones. Ealdor's men lived near the trails. They were dangerous and spiteful. Everyone screamed, but Heidi felled down as Moon gave a mad bolt. "Heidi!" Helen's voice came charging as they galloped. Luckily, Heidi mounted back on Moon, enough time to canter away. This is bad, thought Cassie as a stick hit her head. They men were running towards them, trying to kill the girls by throwing sticks and stones! Lesa was galloping on Ginger like mad. She didn't even touch a stick or stone!

Luckily, Ealdor's men gave up and ran home. Cassie swiped bits of sweat from her forehead. "That was so close!" cried Sam. "And dangerous!" added Helen. "Great, look at my leather jacket-it's new and a stick went in and look it's ripped!" shrieked Heidi. Lesa sighed. "Let's head back to the stables. Cassie was right-we should've gone back to the barn otherwise, we wouldn't have seen wolves or Ealdor's men." Lesa pointed out, glaring at Heidi the same time. Then, Heidi yowled with pain and fell purposely onto the ground. "My ankle! Those stupid men! That stone hit my ankle so I think I steered too hard in the stirrups and my ankle's twisted!" Heidi yowled. "Look, Sarah's here!" cried Jade, pointing. Sarah was there, alone. "Girls, why are you on this meadow? Didn't I tell you to go on Trail A?" snapped Sarah. Everyone all looked at Heidi, who was on the ground weeping. "Let's go back to the stables." Said Sarah.

"You sprained it."

"I know. Can I ride again?"

"Yes and no."

Heidi was on the lounge with Dr Dan checking her up. Cassie shook her head and told Sarah and Dr Dan everything. Including the wolves and Ealdor's men. Sarah couldn't be more shocked. "At least you're safe, girls. Next time, never go to a Meadow without an adult, OK? Before, I warned you that there are many dangers in that meadow." Said Sarah. Cassie and Lesa nodded then giggled. "Boy is this day over!" jolted Lesa. Cassie rolled her eyes. "Boy am I glad!"