Another beautiful sprang up in Horseland as the crew took out their horses and shrubbed them for the day's practice.

Will came in to take his horse out of the stall, "Hey, everyone! My parents is bringing someone new to Horseland this afternoon."

Chloe and Zoey smiled, "Maybe he'll like us!"

Will smiled, "He's a she."

"A girl?!" The girls died over the call, "Maybe she's like us. Very fashionable."

Sarah looked at the two girls and then to Will, "This afternoon? Great! We'll clean out a stall for her horse."

"Well, she doesn't have a horse. We've buying one for her."

"Will! That's very loyal of your parents!"

Molly came up, "Wow, a new girl and a new horse! I can't wait!"

Alma came out with Button, her horse, "What's all the excitement about?"

Sarah smiled, "Chloe and Zoey thinks that every new person is theirs to take."

"We have someone new coming? Cool!"

Bailey answered, "Yes, her name's Rachel."

Sarah smiled, "A beautiful name!"

Will smiled, "Remember guys, she's a very kinda 'off to herself' kind of person. I need you all to give her the best of friendship any friend can give."

"Okay, Will," Answered Alma, "We'll give her best friendship."

"Thanks, guys."

The afternoon finally drove along. It was three o' clock when Will's parents' truck pulled in front of the stables. Sarah was just taking Scarlet, her horse, in the stables. But she stood still, "It's okay, Scarlet. It's someone new."

The back door opened and a pair of shows came out of the truck. I came out of the truck, holding my dearest Chihuahua, Reeses.

"Hi..." I muttered.

Sarah tied Scarlet and came to greet me, "Afternoon. My name is Sarah. This is my horse, Scarlet."

Scarlet neighed in return.

Sarah took my hand, but Reeses didn't seem to like it.

"Reeses, shush, girl. It's okay."

Sarah smiled, "Does she bite?"

"No, she's just protective."

"That's okay. I bet she'll like Shep. Shep!"

Shep, an old sheepdog, came up. He lifted his nose and smiled, "Hello, Miss. What's your name?"

Reeses answered, "Reeses. I am Rachel's protector!"

Shep sat down, "It's okay, Reeses. Rachel will be safe here. Mind if I can show you around?"

"I am not sure Rachel will let me. I am just a newly adopted puppy. I love her!"

Shep smiled, "Good! A dog is a man's best friend."

Angora, a cat, came up, "Shep, who is this?"

"Angora! Don't be rude! This is Reeses, our new guest's little companion."

I knelt down and let Reeses go to run around. Angora rubbed up against me. Sarah told me all about each pet. Soon, a little pig came squealing.

"That's Tinnie, our pig."

"Wow! She's a cute one!"

Angora meowed, "Hey, what about me?"

Sarah took my hands and smiled, "Let me show you around Rachel."

"Reeses?"

"It's okay. Shep can keep an eye on her. He's a good watchdog."

"Okay. Thanks, Sarah."

Scarlet was untied from her post and followed Sarah and I to her stall.

"Scarlet is really beautiful."

"Thanks."

"Rachel?"

I turned in a fright. But a young man stood before me, "Sorry, Rachel for spooking you. I'm Will. I have come to check on you. We got a horse trailer coming at six o' clock. It's got five horses. If you don't any of them, Dad will be willing enough to take you over to the fair to find a horse ."

"Oh, uh, thanks, Mister Will."

Will chuckled, "Please, call me Will."

I blushed in shame. But Sarah rescued me from shame, "Come on! I introduce you to the crew!"

Sarah didn't have to take me anywhere. Soon, a group of kids my age, with horses came walking in. Instantly Sarah pointed out each of them.

"That's Bailey and his horse Aztec. That's Molly and Kaslow. That's Alma and her horse Button. That's Chloe and Zoey an their horses Chili and Pepper. Finally, that's Will and his horse Jimber."

"Wow!" I exclaimed.

Chloe and Zoey shrieked when they saw me. They ran to me and hugged me, "Do you like credit cards!" "Do you like dressing up?"

Will cleared his throat and rescued me, "Come, Rachel. I'll escort you to the house..." He whispered when I got close, "Away from those girls... They can be rude."

"Thanks, Will..."

That evening, the trailer came early. The driver opened the door which lay liek a ramp. Inside were like ten stalls, but only five horses stood in each different stall.

I stayed by Will, frightened. But he encouraged me. Sarah took me by the hand and led me inside the trailer.

Sarah pointed out each stallion and mare. I saw one which was orange with a reddish mane. 'Flames', I thought, as a name. The other horse across from him was a greyish color with a black mane, 'Silver', I thought.

Another mare was beautiful. She was grey like the other one but with a white mane, I thought of Crystal.

The fourth stallion looked at me in the eyes. He was a calm, brownish horse with reddish hair; Oak, I thought.

The fifth was tied in the corner. She stamped and stamped the trailer. Sarah was looking at Flames. But I stared in the eyes of the black mare with a black mane. She tossed her head from side to side, snorting a strange call.

I wasn't afraid of her through her angry snorts. But I reached for her to let her smell my hand. The mare snorted as she tried to back away. I saw her side, all scratched up. I felt sorry for the mare, "You okay, girl?"

The mare listened to me. I touched her nose and smiled, "It's okay..."

"Rachel... She's beautiful. She's like Scarlet!"

"I agree... Get Will."

I got closer and cupped her face in my arms, "You got a new home. I will never hurt you."

The horse snorted and smiled at me. She remained calm as the men released her. But a touch of light scared her. She reared and neighed. Will took her and cried, "It's okay, girl!"

I stayed close to Sarah. Sarah said, "She will need lots of training..."

"I agree..."