Kate dismounted as quickly as she could and looked around, hoping to see her dad. He’d said he’d keep them in sight, but he must have stayed on the phone a little longer than he’d planned. She turned to Colt. “What do we do?” He dismounted, then handed her Romeo’s reins. “Keep the horses calm. I’ll see what it looks like.” He moved forward calmly. “Good girl, Tori. Keep a tight rein on him. We don’t want him trying to yank his foot out and hurting himself.” Tori swiveled her head, and Kate could see tears streaking her face. “I’m scared, Colt.” “I know. Keep talking to him and stroking his neck. Let him know he’ll be okay, and you’re here to help him. That will help keep him calm.” Tori nodded and bent over Starlight’s neck. “Good boy.” She ran her hand along his neck. “Nothing is going to happen to you, I promise. Don’t move now, okay?” Colt stepped up to the horse’s head and grasped the reins close to the bit.
