Like this one:
A well-worn saddle.
Stirrup run up.
A sweaty horse.
Loosened girth.
Morning sun angling.
The ride is over, the horse is quiet. It's mid-morning. The horse is rewarded with rest and a loose saddle. About to walk back to the barn for untacking, unwrapping, and a cool bath. A few minutes spent grazing. The tack will be wiped down, the horse put away in front of fans, water, and a well-deserved snack. Then, the rider will take off her gear- unzip the chaps, take off the helmet and wipe her brow, float the sweaty shirt out, and get a drink of her own.
A good ride on a great horse.
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