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One thing about going for a long horseback ride in the cold, and then walking your horse dry and putting him away in the darkening shadows of evening: it makes sitting in the warmth with tea really, really appreciated.
(Other things about it: it's good exercise for you and the horse, and good training for him, and it's a distraction. From any number of issues.
Another thing: it's very Narnian. Always has been. In England, they never rode much after a few pony club rides as young children. Edmund missed it, after Narnia, and at the same time was a little glad he never had to explain why he was so good at it with never a lesson.)
At any rate, it's full dark out now, and Edmund is nursing the last of a pot of tea, and debating whether he wants more.
(Other things about it: it's good exercise for you and the horse, and good training for him, and it's a distraction. From any number of issues.
Another thing: it's very Narnian. Always has been. In England, they never rode much after a few pony club rides as young children. Edmund missed it, after Narnia, and at the same time was a little glad he never had to explain why he was so good at it with never a lesson.)
At any rate, it's full dark out now, and Edmund is nursing the last of a pot of tea, and debating whether he wants more.