Chapter 5
The ride home was a great success. Zoe even managed a short canter without losing her balance. By the time they reached the stables, her renewed enthusiasm for horse-riding knew no bounds. Quinn swung lazily from his horse and came over to take charge of Cobber.
‘No.’ Zoe slid awkwardly to the ground. ‘I want to put him away myself. I need to learn.’
‘Come up to the house when you’re ready,’ said Bridget. ‘We’ll have lunch and head off to the centre together afterwards.’
Bridget gracefully dismounted and swept off her helmet. How did she do it? Over two hours riding in the wind and sun, and barely a hair out of place. Zoe ran a hand over her own cropped head. Quinn, attentive as always, was at Bridget’s side in a flash. ‘I’ll take Duchess for you sweetheart.’ She threw him t
