GS Remington; Free To Breathe.

[Matabon]

Matty walked into the Main Barn of Godolphin and paused to take a sip of her Timmy's coffee and breathe in the fresh, early morning air. Today was just, perfect. She felt motivated after her DTC win on Remington, she felt fresh after her shower, and everything was just going the way it was supposed to. Matty's dirty blonde hair was up in a pony, still wet from her shower, her legs were shaved under her dark blue wranglers, and she had brushed her teeth and cleansed her face, and had even given her hands a squirt of raspberry lotion. Things were just good, and nothing made a day better than when you felt good and looked good too.
Her gray Hollister t-shirt hung loosley about her slender yet fit frame, and she had even put on a little bit of mascara, although her smile never wavered from that cheeky genuine grin that always placed across her lips. Closing her eyes she just relaxed into the smell of the barn, the gently song of the birds in the old Maples, and the breeze that brought fresh life to the entire property.
The sun beat down, but not a Summer sun that made you crave a drink and shade, but more just a warming on your back that made you feel all fuzzy inside. The grass had just been cut a few days ago, and the smell still lingered about the air, as well as the barns had been powerwashed and all the statues scrubbed and a fresh coat of paint layed over the property like a painting that had been restored, bringing fresh colors to the large stables once more.
Matty stirred from her dream-like state and with a shake of her head walked purposely down the swept isleway, the stalls all cleaned and opened to let the breeze flow through, and the horses all outside, enjoying the Spring day. Humming to herself she walked to the end of the isle and started to head towards the pastures, intent on getting Rio out for a light gallop. 'I love myself today, not like yesterday, I'm cool, I'm calm, I'm gonna be okay! Uh huh, I love myself today...' she skipped to her own beat as she strolled past Versace who was sprawled out in his pasture, his large doe eyes closed in a deep sleep, and Tor, the young Geronimo colt who would soon be two years old, who was grazing, and who was growing into himself well.
Finally Matty arrived at Rio's five acre pasture, her worn leather Ariat's coming to a stop in front of the metal gate. She gave a whistle and slipped through the bars, grabbing his leather halter on the way in, and started to jog through the short green grass towards the black thoroughbred who stood munching away, his long thick tail swishing at his ebony sides.
"Come on Rio, let's go!" Matty called as she neared him and he raised he proud head, his ears flicking forwards as he batted those long eyelashes her way. "Yes you, let's go. Come on, I know you want to go for a little gallop." she said with a grin as she held up his halter and lead. "You know you waaanna." she laughed as she took a few steps towards him, and he snorted into the grass lightly, a cheeky look swirling behind his dark brown eyes as he took a couple steps away from her. "I am not playing games with you this morning, you don't have to act all high and mighty just because you've got a date with Inspiring you know." her voice grew stricter as she took a few more steps towards him, and he in turn took a few more steps away, his mouth still working on munching grass as he did.
"Your such an ass, did you know that?" she laughed as she shuffled her feet a little towards him, and with a toss of his head he took off at a trot across the pasture, stopping a good ways off and rolling, his knees sinking into the turf as he kicked his heels and dug his short sleek coat into the grass, working it for all it was worth. "Oh you little bugger..." Matty huffed as she tossed the halter by the single Oak that stood like a beacon in the middle of the field, and took off sprinting towards him.
Rio saw her coming and jumped to his feet, cantering a wide circle around her, and everytime she got close he would just dodge out of reach, snorting and dancing on his hooves, his tail flagged like an Arabian as he dodged and weaved until Matty collapsed in a heap on the ground, unmoving. Rio's ears flicked back, the humorous glow from his eyes fading as he gave a snort and stomped the ground with a wary hoof. Finally he gave in and walked over causiously, growing more panicked as he nudged Matty's side and he didn't stir. The black circled around her, bumping her legs, his ears flicking back and forth worriedly as he tried to comprehend what to do. He snorted and nipped at her shirt, and then all the sudden she leaped up, her arms wide. "AHA! Gotcha!" she yelled with laughter, falling to the ground once more as Remington stumbled hastily back, snorting and blowing, his eyes wide. "Haha, you might have played a trick on me, but I still won." she chided as she got up, and dusting herself off went and grabbed the halter. Rio, as if grumbling to himself followed behind her dragging his toes and let her wrap the lead around his neck and slip the halter over his muzzle, doing up the buckle as she flipped the leather over his poll. "Alright, let's go you." she said with a laugh as they walked side by side up to the gate, the sun upon their backs and the light breeze brushing their faces. They were a team, there was no denying that.
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