she was an experienced rider

galloping over open countryside

she preferred riding alone

jumping over fences and fallen trees

she took a new path today

not knowing what obstacles lay ahead

her horse was young and brave

he never backed out of a jump

she spotted a fence ahead

urging her horse towards it

he adjusted his stride and leapt skyward

thrusting with his back legs for distance

she got a huge thrill from jumping

time stood still while she flew

leaning forward in anticipation of the landing

it felt like time was slowed down

silence replacing the clattering hoof sounds

she was flying with her horse into another dimension

jumping into a parallel universe

before landing and returning to earth

she had every confidence of a safe landing

until she felt his front legs buckle

he had landed on a fallen tree behind the fence

she was propelled forward out of the saddle

now she was flying alone

time slowed down even more

instinctively reaching her hands forward

she watched them move at a snails pace

the scenery was a blur

she waited an eternity for the impact

time sped up again as she hit the ground hard

she laid there praying for no serous injuries