Chapter 235 Horseback Riding
Then Zhang An went home and brought the big black horse over to Carpenter Lin to measure the size on the spot.
Then Carpenter Lin dismantled the saddle and changed it again.
However, there were not many places to change, so it didn’t take long to complete.
The modified new saddle was placed on Dahei's back, and there was still a lot of free space.
Zhang An thought he needed to change it again, but Carpenter Lin said there was no need to change it, it was just right.
Because the margin under the saddle is reserved for cushions, if a layer of cushion is not added, the horse's back will not be able to withstand the friction of the saddle.
In the end, Zhang An took out a hundred yuan and handed it to Lin Carpenter as the cost of buying a saddle.
Carpenter Lin was not polite to Zhang An and accepted the money directly. He did not refuse to accept the money just because Zhang An was his apprentice.
That's how he is, straightforward and straightforward, no matter what he says or does.
Many people think this is not good, they don’t understand the world, and they can’t even pretend.
But Zhang An didn’t think it was a big deal. On the contrary, there was nothing to consider when dealing with such people.
This is also in the village. Only Zhang An and Lin Carpenter have the best relationship.
“Here, take it.”
Then Carpenter Lin found fifty yuan and handed it to Zhang An.
“Uncle carpenter, this saddle must be more than fifty yuan.”
It used to cost fifty yuan to make a wooden saddle for carrying goods. This one must be more than that. .
"The other money has already been given, so you don't have to give so much."
Then Carpenter Lin told Zhang An the origin of this saddle.
It turns out that someone asked him to make a saddle before, but when it was finished, the man didn’t want it anymore.
But fortunately, before doing it, the man gave a deposit for Carpenter Lin to use to buy materials.
So after he didn't want it, Carpenter Lin thought that he had spent a few days in vain.
This saddle has been kept forever, but their family does not raise horses and has never been used.
In the past few years, no one has come to him to make a saddle, so he was left to eat ashes.
It just so happens that Zhang An is going to make a pair of saddles today, and this pair can be used directly.
In this way, Zhang An not only does not have to wait for time, but also spends less money.
Familiar with Carpenter Lin’s character, he will definitely not suffer any loss.
So Zhang An didn’t say much and accepted the money neatly.
Zhang An returned home and put Dahei into the pen room to play by himself.
Carrying the newly made saddle, he went into the house to find Wang Fang at home.
"Don't you have a saddle at home? Why did you make another one?"
Wang Fang felt a little strange when she saw Zhang An entering the house carrying a saddle stand.
"Mom, this saddle is not used to carry horses, but to sit on people."
This saddle has not been equipped with cushions, so I can't tell the difference.
"By the way, Mom, if you have time tonight, help me make two pads. This saddle hasn't been equipped with pads yet."
"Let's do it now. Anyway, I don't have any pads on my hands." Nothing happened."
Wang Fang got up and went back to the house to start rummaging. It didn't take long to find a pile of old clothes that Zhang An couldn't wear.
Wang Fang cut a piece of canvas for the outer layer of the mat, which is very strong, and filled it with Zhang An’s old clothes.
Soon Wang Fang was operating the sewing machine at home, stepping on the stitches one by one and starting to do needlework.
Although Zhang An’s sewing machine looks a little old, it is still easy to use.
This sewing machine was bought when Zhang Jianguo and Wang Fang got married. They were no younger than Zhang An.
Wang Fang spent some time and the two canvas mats Zhang An needed were ready.
Zhang An tied them on the saddle he had just brought back, and he could now ride a horse happily.
After dinner in the evening, Zhang An was going to go for a walk with Su Ying. In the past few days, when Ding Yi was around, the two of them didn't go out much because Li Li had to drag Su Ying with her wherever she went.
Ding Yi and his wife left today, Zhang An and Su Ying were liberated.
“Wait for me for a while, let’s take Dahei with us.”
Before going out, Zhang An went into the pen house and took Dahei out.
After all, the saddle is ready, and I must let Teacher Xiao Su experience the feeling of riding a horse.
After Zhang An put the saddle on the horse, Dahei did not resist like in the afternoon.
Because in the afternoon it was an empty saddle and the frame was full of wood, which made it feel uncomfortable.
Now there is a pad on the saddle, which is very soft when it is placed on it, so it will not resist.
"Come Yingying, I'll help you up, and let you try riding a horse today."
Zhang An pulled Dahei to a standing position, and then carried Su Ying to sit on the horse. With.
For the first time riding a horse, Su Ying seemed a little panicked and at a loss.
"Don't be afraid, Dahei will walk slowly. Put your feet in the stirrups. If you are afraid, just hold the handle in front of the saddle."
Su Ying listened. After listening to Zhang An's words, he stepped on the stirrups firmly with both feet and felt a little more at ease.
After all, the empty feeling under my feet just now made people very insecure.
Just like that, Su Ying sat on the horse and Zhang An led Dahei and walked slowly.
Even though she was walking very slowly, Su Ying was still a little flustered because this big dark horse was too tall.
Unknowingly, Zhang An took Su Ying for a walk by the river.
Su Ying has also adapted to the feeling of rocking on the horse, and now she has begun to look around.
After walking for a while by the river, Zhang An led Dahei back.
Because there are many people coming and going on the road at the moment, you have to give way when leading the horse.
Finally, seeing people everywhere, Zhang An did not continue to wander around the village.
Leading Dahei up the stone pass and onto the county road, Zhang An got on his horse.
Hold Su Ying in his arms, kick his legs, and Daheijiu started running on the road as if he had received an order.
“Ah, Zhang An, please let it run slower.”
Da Hei suddenly increased his speed, and Su Ying began to get scared.
“It’s okay, I’m still here.”
Zhang An did not rein in the reins, but let Dahei run.
Occasionally, a car drove over along the way. They all looked at Dahei curiously as he ran on the road.
After running on the road for a while, Su Ying already liked the feeling of running.
Leaning in Zhang An's arms, Su Ying suddenly opened her hands and made a classic move.
Not long after, Zhang An and his two men passed Wangjiachong and Maocangchang on their big black horses.
Finally, Zhang An saw a very wide grass dam on the roadside, so he reined in the reins and asked Dahei to stop.
"How are you? Are you still scared?"
Looking at Su Ying's face flushed with excitement, Zhang An took her off the horse.
“I’m not scared anymore, but I still don’t dare to ride alone.”
Although it was very comfortable and refreshing to run just now, this was an unprecedented feeling for Su Ying.
But that was because in Zhang An's arms, she knew that Zhang An could hold her and not fall off.
If she was allowed to ride by herself, she would definitely not dare to let Dahei run so fast.
"It's okay, I will take you out to ride horses every day from now on."
Anyway, Teacher Xiao Su will be in the village from now on, and I can take her out for a ride twice after dinner every day.
(End of this chapter)