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My teacher left out the saddle and bridle, and told me to just get ready on my own today, as she had another appointment until just before class time. When I got to the stable, the door was closed, so I closed it behind me and was in a space I have never enjoyed before. There were nine horses and me.

The horses were happy to have company (except Maple, the murderous pregnant mare), so I spent some time just walking from stall to stall for pats and hugs. Then it was time to groom Mr. Tibbs (giggling again that my horse is named for

suelet's sweetie) and I managed to get all his gear in place without incidents or do-overs. I don't think I have ever had any barn completely to myself with just the horses. It was very peaceful As a bonus, my lesson didn't suck - I got decent canters in both directions (and an excellent canter on the good side), and learned to get Tibbs to do a tight turn (by bending the contrary animal away from where you want to go, so that he pulls really hard in the opposite direction and ends up where you intended in the first place).