Chapter 22Annika
Annika’s bottom was getting sore, but she was proud that she’d managed to stay on Spotty’s back for a solid two hours so far. Surely even a seasoned rider could understand a few frightened squeals when one of the other horses came too close and Annika thought they were going to collide, or Spotty reacted to some random piece of paper stuck on the fence that made a noise when the wind blew.
For a good part of their time in the arena, Jody had an impatient look on her face, but at least for the past half hour it was not directed at her, but rather at a couple of overconfident cowboy wannabes who were going too fast or trying to turn too sharply. At least she had the sense to take it slow, and she paid close attention, especially when Jesse issued a correction or reminder t
