Epona stood still, as a rather large tiger antro male in armour mounted her back. His name was Thurrg. They had been introduced the day before and after some discussion about battle tactics, they had decided to practice together, just to do a little skill honing. She was easily able to take his weight, but this was a new rider and it would take a little getting used to. Thurrg adjusted slightly and once settled, he patted her on the shoulder. "Ok Epona, I'm ready. Now how is this done?" Epona chuckled. "First, draw your weapon, what will you be trying first?" "Bow" A nod. "Right then. So, draw your bow. we'll practice still first, then at a gallop since you can already ride. But when you aim, since my body is taller than a horses head you can't aim over my head, but you can aim over my shoulder." Thurrg nodded and drew his bow, taking aim over her shoulder fairly easily. "Ok, I got it. Try moving now." Epona started at a trot and quickly moved into a gallop. "I'm going to loop around toward the fighting post, you try to shoot the target. Aim carefully because I don't take kindly to being shot." It brought a smile to Thurrg's lips as he readied himself, arrow nocked at the ready. A shot was loosed as the target was brought into range and the target hit dead on. "Excellent! ok we'll practice more tomorrow." "Sure thing." Thurrg dismounted and patted her flank, then re-slung his bow. The two hugged and parted. Epona called back "Tomorrow, noon. Don't forget"