Josephine let Saphyre slow a little to keep the mare from pushing her speed too much. It would do no good to injure the poor horse by pushing her too much. Onyx and Raoul were right behind them, catching up a little each time she looked back. When they shot from the treeline, they were almost side by side, but she and Saphyre were barely ahead. She grinned triumphantly, laughing a little and breathing hard. She wasn't used to ride a horse, to she had struggled a bit with trying to stay in the saddle half the time.<span style="font-style: italic">"I know surely when I have been out classed by a natural horseman."</span>"Horse<span style="font-style: italic">woman</span>." Josephine let him help her down, correcting him only for the sake of teasing. The mare stood shaking and gasping, tired out for sure. The queen looked over and smiled, patting Saphyre's neck. "You did well. You were amazing." Her gaze turned towards Onyx, who was barely any better. "And you as well, Onyx." She made no attempt to compliment Raoul of course, just grinning.