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| StarFire by Lindelea | 256 Review(s) |
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| Erulissé | Reviewed Chapter: 3 on 7/3/2025 |
| "He shared another apple with the stallion the next morning, and then climbed through the fence with a rope in his hand. Most of the Tooks were eating early breakfast, if they were up at all, and so he had a good bit of time when they ought not to be disturbed. He used the rope, tossing it towards the pony’s hindquarters, to push the stallion in the direction he wanted the beast to go, keeping him moving, keeping him guessing, never giving him time to think... it wasn’t long before he had the pony turning when he told him to turn, stopping, listening, watching for direction rather than opportunity. When they came to a good stopping place..." I absolutely love this chapter. This is the best way to start a horse. Exactly as you say, 'it teaches them to look for direction rather than opportunity', and that is exactly what you want in a horse. Lovely descriptions! This was the chapter that made me love Ferdi originally. How an animal is treated by it's master is a good judge for his character. Kudos! Author Reply: Thanks so much! When I originally bought my mare, though I'd been riding for years, I didn't know much about dealing with a horse that had been abused. In fact, I didn't know enough to realize she'd been abused! But another owner at our stables recognized the signs and recommended a trainer to help me with my mare's "quirks", and my mare and I both learned so much from her... A lot of Ferdi's (and his father's and uncle's before him) skill with ponies reflects the knowledge my trainer Barbara so effectively applied and generously shared with me. (I also got help from others in the fanfic community who knew the proper words to describe the process since I'd learned by first observing and then applying rather than reading about it.) Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and encouragement! | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 54 on 4/22/2025 |
| Another lovely chapter! What a great end to this tale. ❤️ I enjoyed it, and getting to know Ferdi a bit. I’m glad he has a chance at happiness w his new family. Thx for sharing! I think I’ll pop over to Flames next… Author Reply: I missed seeing these reviews, though it's all too likely you mentioned reading this story and I forgot. But thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! I will be reading over reviews over the next few days (if all goes well and RL cooperates), and I'll be enjoying hearing your take on the story as it progresses! I hope this note finds you well if you run across it in future. (((hugs))) | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 53 on 4/22/2025 |
| What a wonderful chapter!! My favorite in the story - I love seeing everyone happy and Gimli and all the lovely gifts! | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 52 on 4/22/2025 |
| 😮 Really?? | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 51 on 4/22/2025 |
| Aw - love the It’s a Wonderful Life ending of this chapter! I knew the folk would come through for him - people appreciate honesty about these types of things. | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 50 on 4/22/2025 |
| Ha! Once the truth is out there will be nothing but gossip! His is just the beginning! | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 49 on 4/22/2025 |
| Good grief! I’d say ‘what else can go wrong’ … but it’s generally bad to ask things like that. Pippin is doing a good job though - or at least the best he could be doing. His decision to tell the truth is good, regardless of how it turns out. | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 4/22/2025 |
| Oh wait - that was Friend, wasn’t it?? 🤣 Author Reply: It was Friend, indeed! Thanks! | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 46 on 4/22/2025 |
| Oh yikes - that’s unfortunate. And things had gone so well! I understand why rules like that are made, but it’s hard when nobody knows about them… | |
| PSW | Reviewed Chapter: 39 on 4/22/2025 |
| That’s a wonderful idea! So glad he will be able to leave the Smials! And after so long… | |