But he wanted to be able to ride Bones, and he enjoyed his first lesson very much.
Nutty just stood by the wall with Nails and Mr sylvestet, and watched. She could see Hoomey was not a natural rider, and she realized how hard it was going to be. They had several months before the competition, but their own horses were old and tired, and her team was awful! After the lesson, Nails walked with Nutty to her bus stop. "I want to ask you something" he said. "Will you teach me how to ride?" He spoke almost angrily. "I'll pay you," he added, "but I want it to be a secret. Don't tell the other or I'll kill you!