My Narrative-The Day The Herd Was Saved!!

The Day The Herd Was Saved!

“These holidays are going to be SO boring!” moaned Viki Adanathy.

“I know, no horses except Stardust and Nightstorm for 12 weeks,” replied Viki’s twin, Amanda, “Just a long tedious lecture trip about financial crisis!”

Although Viki and Amanda were twins, they didn’t look very alike: Viki had straight, ebony brown, long hair, forest green eyes, and tanned skin. But while Viki was dusky, Amanda was quite light, in comparison; she had wavy, elbow length honey blonde hair, deep brown eyes, and golden skin. The twins may have looked different, but they were much similar at heart; at least, they both absolutely love horses, especially theirs, that live on their farm in Spain, their home.

“Girls, DINNER!” shouted Viki and Amanda’s dad. “ It’s pizza!” and at that, both twins ran downstairs. At the dinner table Viki and Amanda’s parents told them some exciting news. “What is it?” inquired Amanda.

“You’re going to stay with your Aunt Emma instead of going on the lecture!” their mum replied, Amanda and Viki sighed, going to Aunt Emma’s was JUST AS bad! “Oh, well, okay.” both twins reluctantly agreed.

“Why don’t you like Aunt Emma, girls?” asked their mum.

It’s not her,” replied Viki, “It’s the fact that we wanted to take Stardust and Nightstorm, like we would on the lecture.”

“But you can, Aunt Emma has a farm!” explained their mum.

“Well, that’s alright then,” agreed Amanda, “We’ll go pack.”

“Good idea, you leave on Thursday.” said Mr. Adanathy.

On Thursday at 3’ o’clock Aunt Emma was greeting Viki and Amanda. “It is so nice to see you!” Aunt Emma embraced them in a hug. When they had finally finished grooming, and feeding the horses, and putting their things away, everyone sat down around the polished oak table. Aunt Emma Started to tell the girls about breeds and what makes a good mix was, then she mentioned the wild herd of horses that roamed the Spanish land. “The herd is called Espiritu Libre, in English that’s Free Spirit.” explained Aunt Emma           .

“Wow, that’s amazing!” sighed Amanda  .

“What are you girls planning to do tomorrow?” Aunt Emma asked.

“We were planning on going on a nice, luxurious, long trail ride.” said Viki

“Then you better get to bed.” suggested Aunt Emma.

“Good idea.” the twins agreed, then they pulled their tired bodies up the stairs.

The next day, on their trail ride, Viki and Amanda were just trotting along, when they saw a group of men with army green rifles discussing something that looked important. Amanda and Viki slowly made their way closer to the hunters, trying not to pry, but accidentally overhearing. Viki and Amanda exchanged a surprised and worried glance, the hunters were planning to kill Espiritu Libre! The wild herd just HAD to be saved! “I don’t know what to do!” Amanda miserably sighed.

“Me neither.” replied Viki.

After hours of thinking they decided to go tell the Wild Horse And Land Protection Agency, or WHALPA. A little while later they had figured out what they would say, but when they got to the Protection League, it just all came out. “Excuse me, sir,” said Viki to the lead of the WHALPA, “We found out that there are plans to kill the wild herd, Espiritu Libre!”

“I know,” commented the ranger, “I know all about it, it’s sad, and if you two girls can think of an idea to save Espiritu Libre, then I oblige!” Amanda and Viki shuffled away, back to Aunt Emma’s house, to brainstorm.

Amanda woke the very next day with just about, the BEST idea she had ever had! She slid downstairs and told Viki her plan. “Viki,” Amanda yelled, “I’ve got it, to save the wild horses let’s have a muster!” Viki was amazed!

“Amanda, that’s the best idea ever!” she quickly rang up the WHALPA, and arranged the muster. She also told Aunt Emma. The muster was to take place the very next Tuesday.

The twins woke up, (well, really, they didn’t sleep!) on the morning of the muster, positively bubbling with excitement and anticipation. Aunt Emma zoomed them to the army base, where the muster was to take place. They busily started setting up, and about ten minutes later the first herd came. The herd was led by a dove-grey stallion, followed by three black mares, two skewbald mares with matching foals, and another chestnut mare, keeping the herd together. “Wow, I love the dove-grey.” breathed Amanda

“Me too.” said Viki. Then finally the last herd came in, and it was time for the trucks to come and take the wild horses to their new homes. A whole lot of people signed up to adopt some wild horses to train, so a lot went to normal homes. A few went to El Caballo Danza Magnifico, the famous, not so famous Spanish riding school. But all the rest, (this made sure none went to slaughter.) went home with Viki and Amanda.

“I’m so glad we saved so many!” sighed Amanda

“Same, until they kick, and bite me!” laughed Viki.

Finally, all the horses were at Amanda and Viki’s farm; the training had begun, and already they knew that they had a lot of trouble on their hands! But no one minded, because the herd was saved, and that was what mattered.