Lorn was talking with Tom, one of the grooms, about a coming visit of a man that was wanting to buy a couple of the horses when he caught sight of Karen over by the horse in front of the open stable.  He finished up with Tom and headed walking slow and easily toward Karen as Tom headed back inside.

He wore his typical jeans, work boots, a long-sleeved denim shirt, and his hat.  He smiled as he got up near her.  "I see you have met Dora.  I thought she might be a good one for you to start with.  She and Duke are kind of a couple, so they like to go walking together."  He winked.

"She's expecting Duke's foal.  Though won't be for a few months."  He explained. 

He gave her a look.  "So are you ready for your first lesson?"