Dakota was so happy. She cleared it with no penalties! Her time was 47.09. The last person was going. When they finished, it was time to announce the winners. "The 5 people that will be headed to the Olympics next year are... 5th place Jane Brown. 4th place Marianne Lawson. 3rd place Madison Cline. 2nd place Joanne Peterson. And 1st place Dakota Williams! Good Luck at the Olympics!" Dakota hugged Athena. "Good job girl!" Athena pranced around excitedly. Arden ran to Dakota a gave her a big hug. "Good job mom!" Arden said. Dakota hugged her back. They were so happy!
Jacob and zion came and Zion said " good job mom"Zion never really felt like he was her favorite as well but he sure likes Jacob and wants to be like him Jacob said " good job honey"
Dakota gave Zion a hug. "Thank you! I love you guys!" Dakota smiled and gave Jacob a hug. They loaded up Athena and went home. When they came back home, Dakota told Zion and Arden they could go riding now. She gave both of them a hug and walked to the barn with them.
Jacob smiles and said " one small horse for a big kid like you" Zion giggles and said " dad I am not that big" Jacob lifts him up and on and said " grabs the reins he can't go before you tell him" Jacob walks beside ehim before Zion ask "dad I over heard grandma talking with uncle about grandpa being in jail and you being in jail is that true" Jacob said " don't ask questions that you don't understand "
Dakota smiled and held Zion's hand and Arden's in the other. She helped them tack up Caspian and Shadow. Then she led them to the yard to ride around. She put her arm aroun Jacob and watched them ride.
Dakota smiled and held Zion's hand and Arden's in the other. She helped them tack up Caspian and Shadow. Then she led them to the yard to ride around. She put her arm aroun Jacob and watched them ride.