Worse Idea

She had to try, how bad would it be, the stallion listened enough to be on a halter, they got a bit in his mouth so why not try? They put a saddle on his back he was antsy and something clicked. Athena threw herself on the stallions back. It was almost the instant her feet where in the stirrups he was up on hind legs rearing. Second his feet touched down he took off around the arena bucking. Eyes wide Athena let out a colourful stream of words and held on for dear life. What else did she have to do? Ditch and have him chase her? Nope, she was going to have to sit this one through and see what happened. After an hour he finally stopped, both were covered in sweat and sore. Athena was surprised she survived the bucking and the rearing as well as the racing around. He seemed to carry his head very high, so his bucks were not that large, but still. This was painful, her muscles complained and all she wanted to do was slide off his back and go to sleep. Standing legs wide he panted, foam covering his neck and rump. His thick coat was soaked and he seemed to tremble. Carefully Athena took a large breathe and urged him forwards with her legs. He lunged forwards a step and stumbled, but kept walking. His wild eyes stared around at everyone around them. Through the entire ordeal people had showed up to watch the stallion take a person on his back for the first time. They all held there breath, the slowly the broke out into applause and cheer.
Athena smiled and laughed, the wild stallion they had bought was finally getting a start on life. She turned the stallion around, working him in the walk letting him get a feel for her. Small adjustments he kicked out with his hind legs, but overall he seemed to be calmer. Walking past people he would bite out at them. From the corner Axel watched and kept his eyes on them at all times. His own son was hurt not that long ago breaking a horse, last thing he needed was his wife to as well. Something from the corner of his eye startled him and he let out a large buck, his head dipping down between his legs. Unaware the white haired woman was launched from her saddled and into the dirt infront of her. She layed stunned and looked up as the stallion bucked and twisted. Suddenly he stopped and stood panting heavily, looking right at her. Carefully she stood up and reached out towards him. His head shot back and he stepped back slightly, but relaxed almost. Taking the reins she took a deep breath and tried to het on him again. He stepped away from her. Still determined she tried once more, this time successfully. 
There were no bucks, no rears. He just stood still, eyes rolled back towards her.
"Take two buddy."

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Word Count 505 words
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