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I already apologize for the attempt of making a background...

Link to event journal: EVENT: NATTVIK MILITARY REVEILLE
Starting number: 02 (not depicted)
Class: Unjudged Story Class
Horse: YMX Mis Ojos
Rider: Mercedes Lionheart Cortez
Uniform reference for accuracy judging: formal outfit presented by the Yeguada de la Cartuja
All Extras: none

Story:

The rhythm of hoofbeats underneath her changed for a moment as Mercedes came to a halt with Ojo in the middle of the arena to greet the judges. Taking a deep breath, she gave Ojo the signal to move on just as the music they chose for the presentation picked up as well. She tried to keep her nervousness in check, not wanting to affect Ojo with it. After all, this was their first participation in a competition, on top of that outside of their home, outside of their zone of comfort. So far, they have only shown in small local shows or the presentations of the academy. This was new territory for them. And for that, she was incredibly proud of how chill Ojo handled the situation.
As they went through their routine, Mercedes took a moment to take in the scenery around the dressage arena. Beyond the flag posts, she could see a glimmer of reflected water on a nearby stream. Evergreens swayed gently in the light breeze that had been present the whole day. It smelled like rain, but the weather held, for now. Though clouds slowly gathered, barring the sun. Without the sun shining directly on them, the drop in temperature was noticeable.
Bringing Ojo back to the centre, she ended her routine with a pesade before giving her final greeting towards the judges. As the music played its last tunes, Mercedes exhaled with a content smile on her face. No matter the outcome, she was happy with their performance. Of course, she was still curious what the judges had to say to her performance, and more so, what her uncle Salvador had to say. His judgement, she still valued over everything else. After all, it was only thanks to him that she came this far in her education, in her training. Petting Ojo vigorously as they exited the arena, she caught sight of her brother and uncle watching from the sideline. Nodding towards them, she smiled brightly. Grateful for the opportunity to come along on this trip and show her beloved stallion to the outside world.

Ref used by BarrelofStock

art, story, Mercedes and Ojo by me

Salvador, José by Bloodwine-tales

Description

I already apologize for the attempt of making a background...

Link to event journal: EVENT: NATTVIK MILITARY REVEILLE
Starting number: 02 (not depicted)
Class: Unjudged Story Class
Horse: YMX Mis Ojos
Rider: Mercedes Lionheart Cortez
Uniform reference for accuracy judging: formal outfit presented by the Yeguada de la Cartuja
All Extras: none

Story:

The rhythm of hoofbeats underneath her changed for a moment as Mercedes came to a halt with Ojo in the middle of the arena to greet the judges. Taking a deep breath, she gave Ojo the signal to move on just as the music they chose for the presentation picked up as well. She tried to keep her nervousness in check, not wanting to affect Ojo with it. After all, this was their first participation in a competition, on top of that outside of their home, outside of their zone of comfort. So far, they have only shown in small local shows or the presentations of the academy. This was new territory for them. And for that, she was incredibly proud of how chill Ojo handled the situation.
As they went through their routine, Mercedes took a moment to take in the scenery around the dressage arena. Beyond the flag posts, she could see a glimmer of reflected water on a nearby stream. Evergreens swayed gently in the light breeze that had been present the whole day. It smelled like rain, but the weather held, for now. Though clouds slowly gathered, barring the sun. Without the sun shining directly on them, the drop in temperature was noticeable.
Bringing Ojo back to the centre, she ended her routine with a pesade before giving her final greeting towards the judges. As the music played its last tunes, Mercedes exhaled with a content smile on her face. No matter the outcome, she was happy with their performance. Of course, she was still curious what the judges had to say to her performance, and more so, what her uncle Salvador had to say. His judgement, she still valued over everything else. After all, it was only thanks to him that she came this far in her education, in her training. Petting Ojo vigorously as they exited the arena, she caught sight of her brother and uncle watching from the sideline. Nodding towards them, she smiled brightly. Grateful for the opportunity to come along on this trip and show her beloved stallion to the outside world.

Ref used by BarrelofStock

art, story, Mercedes and Ojo by me

Salvador, José by Bloodwine-tales