She glanced back and saw Ally urging her paint mare Layla to catch up with Rylee and Cloud. Kara was close behind them on her black gelding Midnight.

“Hurry up guys! We’re almost there!” Rylee called. “I can’t wait for you guys to see this place. It’s really cool.”

The three horses cantered along the winding trail. The woods grew dark as the trees thickened. The girls slowed their horses to a steady trot as Rylee continued to lead them to their goal.