Leo jumped forward, and in one fluid motion, put the halter over Argus’s face. He pulled back through the reins, causing the bridle to fall into place when Argus wiggled. The horse neighed and reared, and Leo stepped to the side, holding the reins firmly. The horse pulled back, Leo pulled forward, and I sat with my heart in my throat, afraid Argus would stomp over Leo.
“Get out,” I yelled.
Leo slid his hand to the end of the rope connected to the reins and retreated to the door, while Argus jerked from side to side, neighing loudly.
I jumped out and opened the door for him. He stepped out and I closed it. It was better to keep the horse in there until he calmed down a little than to try to pull him like that across the arena.
Leo held on to the reins with firm hands.
“What now?”
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