"Do you think you can win this competition, Caroline?"Mrs Winterbottom asked her daughter.
"I don't know, mum. But I will do my best. "
"I know, my dear. Just remember that your father pays a lot of money for the horse. A lot of money for the stables(养马场). And a lot of money for the riding club. "
"I know, mum, I know. I'll do my best. I really will. "
Caroline always did her best, but it was never enough. She was a good rider, and her horse Applewind was a great horse. And she never missed a competition. But Sophi e Craig was always better than her. Sophie won all of the show jumping competitions, and Sophie's horse Blossom was everybody's darling. Everyone loved Sophi e and Blossom.
"If you really want to win, you will win", Caroline's dad said. He said the same thing before every competition. "Life is about winning. You have to learn that, Caroline!"
Caroline sighed. "Dad, "she said. "I want to win, too. But Sophi e is too good. "
"You have to be better than her, "Mr Winterbottom said. "If you don't win, Caroline, I'll sell your horse. No trophy(奖杯), no horse!"
With the next competition drawing near, Caroline trained even harder.
"What's the matter, Caroline? You look unhappy. "It was Sophie, Caroline's strong rival as well as close friend.
"Dad said that he'll sell Applewind if I don't win the next competition. "
Sophie knew clearly what that would mean to Caroline. After all, they shared the same hobby, and they went through many competitions together. If she had to quit riding and leave Blossom, she couldn't imagine, or even think about such a scene. Poor Caroline. Poor Applewind.
"You'll win, Caroline. Everything will be fine. "Sophie gave her a firm hug.
The day of the competition soon came. Caroline knew she was going to lose again. And then her dad would sell Applewind. Caroline wanted to cry, but she had to be brave.
"Are you nervous, too?"Caroline whispered into Applewind's ear. "We must win the competition today. Let's go and get ready!"
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The competition started.
"But how could Sophie fall off the horseback?"Caroline wondered.
