“Remember, Ari, this is not a race. Take it easy,” he warned.
“I know, dad,” Ari said. His tone told Jace he’d heard that same message enough times.
“Okay, just be careful.” Jace stepped back. “He’s all yours.”
Ari kicked his feet and the horse began to walk. Leaning down, Ari’s expression said he was serious about controlling the powerful animal. Jace watched until Ari completed the entire mile track. Ari came back at a gallop, passing his father and all those in the stands. Jace had spotted a huge grin on his face as horse and rider sped by.
Ari reined the horse in, bringing him to a slow trot and then walking him back to Jace. Everyone cheered. Ari smiled. Drew snapped a photo to capture the moment.
“Did you see me, Dad?” Ari asked, excited and out of breath. “Did you see me?”
“You were wonderful,” Jace told him.
As Drew and Mira came forward to congratulate Ari, Jace took the bridle and looped the horse’s reins over the fencing. He then put his arm around Kelly.
Finally Jace had everything he ever wanted—a family he adored and one that adored him. The Kendall had been restored and the house was a happy one, full of laughter and love.
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ISBN-13: 9781460345979
Summer on Kendall Farm
Copyright © 2015 by Shirley Hailstock
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