Chapter 34
Josh hummed happily as the vet gave Aisha the all clear.
‘Now, remember what I told you?’ said Quinn. ‘Start out slowly. Let the hyped-up horses get out of your way. Don’t worry when people pass you. Your goal is to finish, that’s all.’ Aisha stood like a statue while Josh mounted. ‘And yield the trail to overtaking riders. Don’t try to be first.’
‘I won’t.’ Josh trotted a circle around Quinn on a loose rein, warming up his mount.
‘And don’t ride too close to other horses. I don’t want Aisha kicked.’
Josh rolled his eyes.
‘He’ll be fine,’ said Zoe.
Quinn slapped Aisha affectionately on the rump. ‘Off you go then.’
It was a heart-warming scene. Josh, his brother and the summer-sleek, shining black mare, working as a team. What a difference these last months had made to al
