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One Last Dance

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Liz hadn't taken well to Rockstar's retirement. She'd found it hard to accept that the stallion didn't need to be worked as much, or as often, and some mornings she made it half-way to the barn before she realised that her spotted stallion didn't need to prepare for any upcoming competitions.

She'd thrown herself into training a couple of other horses up - one of them had even wormed his way into her heart with his foul temper and irritating feathering - but it wasn't the same.

So, one day she found herself browsing the shows of the next season, and discovered a certain one that she became incredibly intrigued in.

A unique stables. A dressage class with an intriguing twist. A beautiful and mesmerizing location.

Soon she found herself filling out the entry form and pressing send, signing her and her dancing horse up for this exciting opportunity.

She sat back in her chair and sighed, thinking of the performance that now lay in front of the dynamic duo.

She smiled to herself as she looked out of the window. "One last dance."

* * *

All too soon their training was over and Liz and her stallion were stood, waiting for their final performance as a team.

The previous pairing were cheered off, and the stallion moved forward of his own accord, stepping out happily, proud of himself and the rider on his back. Liz composed herself and sat tall, trying to look at least presentable in the mass of pink fabric she was drowning in.

With only a little hesitation, Rockstar stepped confidently into the shallow lake, snorting quietly as the softly glowing water eagerly at his fetlocks. Liz guided him to where she thought the centre was, and halted him, bowing her head to the judges.

Silence fell on the arena, and for a moment the only noise was the rustle of Liz's dress and the trickle of water down the small waterfall at the edge of the lake, before Rockstar sprang forwards into a trot, lifting his legs high and scattering droplets of rainbow-coloured water everywhere. He snorted happily and kicked his legs out, listening to Liz's commands as they both settled into the routine, moving in time with the music in their last ever performance.

* * *

The music came to a close as the two stopped as one in the centre of the arena, and bowed to the judges once more. Small droplets fell from Liz's cheeks as she bent down to hug her stallion's neck. Rockstar twisted his head round to nudge her boot affectionately, but seemed to understand that this was their final outing.

It seemed fitting, even right. This seemed like a better end than simply cutting his career off without some sort of celebration to his achievements.

Liz sat up and turned the stallion out of the arena. "Look, Rockstar," she murmured as she saw the crowds clapping them at the gate. "Look how far we've come."


Why am I crying right now?! :'(

Very sorry to all that submitting this annoys. :giggle: I saw this show and had to enter my Rockstar in it - it's such a fabulous show idea, and ending his career in the same place that another great stallion's began just seems perfect to me. <3 Terribly sappy, I know. ;)

Quite proud of this image actually... the dress was a pain in the backside, and looking back on it there is a lot I would change, but I'm afraid I'd ruin it if I went back at changed it all! :giggle: I will upload a step-by-step soon!

My entry for the Undead Suar Vaskijr - Grand Opening Event, hosted by the wonderful *Dark1lady.

The music they would be performing to would be Crystallize - Lindsay Stirling - love love LOVE that woman! :heart:

Name horse: DWSN Don't Wanna Be A Rockstar
Age horse: 15 years
References horse: [link]
Name Rider: Elizabeth Marshall
Event name: Colsasa Dressage
Proof of Training/competition to enter this show (for Dressage): [link]
Inspection picture: N/A (will be up soon!)

Extra Images: --

Other entries: --

Old competitions:
TWC Mini Event - Musical Freestyle - 8th place.
BHS Summer Bonanza - Maiden Dressage - 8th place
BHS Summer Bonanza - Junior Horse In-Hand - 1st place! :trophy::trophy::trophy:
HSS and BP Mini Show - Dressage - Placed 16th
sVa Mini Mania Show - Dressage - Placed 6th
Lancaster Stables Mini Event - Dressage - Placed 14th
Canter for a Cure - Dressage - Placed 10th
HEC Mini Event and Party - Dressage- Finished 3rd! :trophy:
NAS The Inspection - Stallion Inspection - Placed 3rd! :trophy:
NAS The Inspection - Eventing Inspection - 1st place! :trophy::trophy::trophy:
--- Show Champion at NAS The Inspection! :trophy::trophy::trophy:
Windfall Mini Show - Dressage - 9th place.
WRC Dressage Classic and Fun Show - Dressage - Placed 6th.
WRA Winter Festival - Dressage - 1st place! :trophy::trophy::trophy:
Very Quick Mini Show - Dressage - 1st place! :trophy::trophy::trophy:
HA-RPG's Next Top Horse - Gaits, talent and portrait - 3rd place! :trophy:
Summer Dressage Show - Star Showdown - 5th place.
HARPG Olympics - Dressage - 3rd place! :trophy:

Old Trainings:
Dressage Training 1
Dressage Training 2
Dressage Training 3
Dressage Training 4
Dressage Training 5
Dressage Training 6
In-Hand Training 1

:D

Art, characters (c) me
Show (c) *Dark1lady
Reference [link] (c) rightful owner.

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the results from the dressage: [link]