Rory O'Rourke's heart thundered in his chest, in rhythm to the
footfalls of his three day horse, Galaway, as they approached the
Bench Seat jump.The horse was a nine-year old blood bay Irish Sport
Horse and Rory's favorite in his string of six eventing horses.
Rory supported with his hands while he pushed with his legs to keep
the impulsion, "Easy boy, you're doing great." Rory smiled "Good
boy, only thirty yards to the finish and you feel wonderful." No
sooner had the words left his mouth, than Rory simultaneously heard
a large cracking noise and felt Galaway falter beneath him. The
falter turned quickly to a stagger and then a precipitous crash to
the ground. Rory thought, "My God, what happened ...?," as the
earth rushed up to meet him. Brutal pain hit him in the shoulders
and legs, then nothing, darkness. * * Rory's heart stopped then
leaped into his throat and stuck there as his eyes couldn't believe
the scene that lay out in front of him. A small slight girl with
long hair flying out behind her was galloping full stride on a
spectacular dark stallion across the grass flat track with four,
giant hounds racing beside her. The sun reflected off her golden
red hair, making it shimmer like liquid gold. She rode like she was
part of the magnificent horse she was on; you could tell they were
linked together with a bond that was unusual. Rory gasped when he
saw a dark blur in the sky dive straight down at the horse and
rider then level off to fly beside them. My god, what is that hawk
doing? Is he going to attack the girl? He couldn't take his eyes
away as she easily took a tall log jump then galloped up a steep
incline to jump a brush with multiple logs, one stride after
reaching the top. He realized he was holding his breath. He
released it with a whoosh, as she cleared the brush, then galloped
headlong down the other side over a drop jump at the bottom. The
hawk is still with her, it's as if he knows her. Bree opened her
horse's stride even more, as she jumped a large imposing stone
wall, then eight more difficult cross country jumps down the
valley. My God She doesn't even have a riding helmet on. He
couldn't take his eyes off her, as she turned back onto the flat
track, then leaned over to hug her horse as she slowed him to a
canter. He could see, let alone hear her joyful laugh. He grabbed
Egan's arm when she gracefully brought her knees up on the saddle,
then rose to her feet. She cantered along, standing on the saddle
as if on a Sunday ride. "My Lord, Egan. Who is she? I can't believe
my eyes "
General
Imprint: |
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
May 2012 |
Authors: |
Caroline Bonham
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
284 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4775-0653-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Romance >
General
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LSN: |
1-4775-0653-5 |
Barcode: |
9781477506530 |
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