Tia looked over and saw a guy walk into the barn. She didn't see him here before. She watched him as she went over to Titans stall. "Thats a good horse to be riding just to let you know." Tia told the new guy. She wasn't sure if he was new so she thought she would tell him just in case. "My name is Tia. Nice to meet you." Oreo bumped Tia in the back pushing her forward. "Oh ya and I almost forgot, this mare here is Oreo. Say hi girl." Oreo shook her head up and down and put her lips apart as if to make a smile. "I taught her that a couple years ago. People really seem to like it. Whats your name? Have you rode here before?" Tia was very curious about this new guy. He seemed really excited and was really cute too.

Cameron smiled as the girl introduced herself. "Hey I'm Cameron." He said, shaking her hand. He watched as Oreo also said hello, and smiled as her lips parted, like she was smiling. Titan also shook his head and gave a little snort to greet the mare, who greeted him in return with a nuzzle.
"Yeah, I'm new around her." He said, petting Titan's head. "Its actually my first barn, I'll only be starting to learn to ride..." He said a little bit more quietly.
He quickly glanced at his watch, noticing he had about an hour until his private lesson, and resumed his conversation. Although excited to get going and to learn, he was a little apprehensive, he had no idea exactly what he was about to get himself into.
"What about you?" He asked, "How long have you been riding?".

"Well welcome. You have chosen a great place. I have been riding for 2 years and been competing in cross country/eventing for 1 year. What class are you riding?"
Tia could hear Oreo nicker to the stallion, Titan. Titan was a very beautiful horse. He was greatly built for his breed and everyone just adored his white socks.
"Its ok if you just started out. If you need, I can help you with stuff like during free time. I'll even let you practice on Oreo here cause she is great with beginners. She tells you when you make a mistake and everything. But its up to you."
Tia was really hoping that Cameron would take up her offer. She knew what it felt like to be the new person and knew it wasn't a good feeling at all. She wanted to make him feel more comfortable here. "When is your lesson? Mine is in an hour and a half."

Cameron smiled at Tia's offer. It was really nice for someone to offer their horse when he needed a little extra time to practice.
"Sure!" He said with a smile, giving Oreo a pat on the forehead.
"My lesson is in almost an hour." He said, checking his watch again.
"It's just basic stuff, learning the beginnings, and getting a foundation set up so I can start jumping later. I have private lessons for now, until I can catch up to your level, I guess." Cam replied.
Titan nuzzled his arm, asking for some more attention, and Cameron reached into his pocket to give him a peppermint. He was already happy to be here, and definitely happy with his lesson horse.

"Well you are more then welcome." Tia laughed as Titan nudged Cameron with his nose to get more attention. "This one will be a bugger if you leave him alone to go see another horse." Tia moved over and pat Titan on the nose. "Don't feed him too much either. He needs to loose some weight." Titan nickered at what Tia said as if he understood her. "Yes I am talking about you big fella."
"Well if you want some company I can ride Oreo in the ring while you are being taught. The instructor here is pretty nice I've herd, but its up to you."

Cameron laughed as Titan nudged him again for more attention. He turned and stroked his forehead, and began to massage his neck. Titan closed his eyes in appreciation and seemed to relax a great deal.
When Tia offered to go with him to his lesson, he felt himself tense up a bit. He didn't know anything about riding, and didn't want to look stupid in front of her.
"Umm actually" Cameron started, "I would prefer to have my lesson alone if you don't mind. I kinda need to focus and have them alone for a while. I still am learning the basics.." Cameron said, glancing at the ground. His hands started to clam up a bit, and he continued to focus on Titan's shoulder, massaging away the tight spots.