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As if reading her thoughts, Lainey reached forward and patted Henry.
“But, Poppy,” she said gently. “A pony on the ground can be very different to ride. Misty can be highly strung and does need a more experienced rider. I wanted you to have a good time at camp, which is why I thought Henry would be the perfect choice.”
Poppy nodded, once again feeling a little guilty. Lainey must think she only wanted to ride Misty because he was flashier, but it wasn’t that, although of course he was the most beautiful pony in the yard. It was because he was the pony who listened to all her chatter, let her plait his silken mane, nuzzled her gently when she’d had a bad day at school. As Henry nudged her, she automatically patted him back, thinking about Lainey’s words. She’d try and have the best week she could at camp, but it wasn’t going to be the same.
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