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years in the saddle.
“Is everything OK, Poppy?” she asked gently, and
Poppy straightened up, hanging her head. She didn’t know how to tell Lainey why she was feeling so sad. “I thought. . .” she said in a croaky voice.
“I thought when I came here I’d ride Silver Shadow. . .” It all came out in a rush. “Because you knew how much I loved him.”
Lainey looked a little confused for a second before she smiled kindly.
“Ah,” she said. “Silver Shadow. Is that what you call Misty?”
“Yes,” Poppy mumbled. “That’s what he comes to when I call him.”
“Well, he certainly likes you!” said Lainey “He doesn’t go to just anyone for a pat. And that name really suits him.” Poppy felt a shiver of happiness. Lainey had noticed their bond. But then why had she paired her with another pony instead?
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