Page 46 (2/2)

“Getrude Don’t stand for that”

Nash saw the tightness rise in her cute face, and she kicked hard “Go on,” she yelled

The horse trotted forward

Nash sirl,” he called

A quick look over his shoulder, and he discovered her parents s thuer while she trotted then cantered and finally slowed into a walk, giving the horse a big hug around his neck

“I did it,” Dahlia said to Nash, stopping in front of him

“You did good” Nash s the horse’s sweaty neck “Keep at that and you till be fine” Seeing she was good and had gotten past the biggest hurdle, he moved to her parents at the fence “The reason she fell is because she wasn’t expecting the behavior Now she expects his attitude and kno to deal with it”

The father rubbed his chin “You don’t think we need to sell the horse, then?”

“Nah” Nash shook his head, resting an arood and trained, just stubborn Keep up with this for a week, and I bet his bad behavior will go away”

“Thank you for this,” her father said, offering his hand “Really, Nash We owe you”

“You owe ot a brave girl there”

Dahlia’s mom smiled “Yes, we do”

Her parents entered the ring through the gate and went to their daughter, who had dis her horse’s neck

“You’re good at this,” Ma said gently, bringing Nash’s attention to her “Perhaps that new purpose you’ve been looking for is right here”

Nash arched an eyebrow “New purpose?” Da about Maybe he needed sleep Or a beer Christ, maybe both