Chasing the Mark2 - Reining Trainer Ballad

[Verse 1] Sun comes up, barn’s quiet, I check my list, Young horses lined up, which ones can’t be missed? No pro contract, no paycheck for sure, Every run’s a gamble, every ride’s the cure. I’ve poured my life in their steps and their stride, Hoped I picked the right ones for the long ride. [Chorus] Chasing the mark, chasing the score, Every spin, every stop, leaves me wanting more. Million-dollar dream riding on young hooves, Every slide and circle proves my truth. Love the competition, love the f***t, Pressure’s heavy, but it feels so right. Win or lose, I’ll ride till the end— This life’s my calling, it’s more than pretend. [Verse 2] Late nights in the barn, lanterns burnin’ low, Feet aching, hands sore, but I’ve got to go. Each colt is a promise, a shot at the prize, Eyes on the future, seeing through their tries. Crowd don’t know the weight that I bear, Every pattern I ride is a silent prayer. [Chorus] Chasing the mark, chasing the score, Every spin, every stop, leaves me wanting more. Million-dollar dream riding on young hooves, Every slide and circle proves my truth. Love the competition, love the f***t, Pressure’s heavy, but it feels so right. Win or lose, I’ll ride till the end— This life’s my calling, it’s more than pretend. [Bridge] Some nights I wonder if I’ve chosen right, But when they lock on, it feels like flight. Every rollback, every lead change, every heat, Brings me closer to that elusive feat. [Final Chorus] Chasing the mark, chasing the score, Every spin, every stop, leaves me wanting more. Million-dollar dream riding on young hooves, Every slide and circle proves my truth. Love the competition, love the f***t, Pressure’s heavy, but it feels so right. Win or lose, I’ll ride till the end— This life’s my calling, it’s more than pretend. [Outro] Yeah… every stride, every run… It’s my life on the line.