“So..”Dr. Gentry glanced at James in the distance. “How did you acquire the new she’s absolutely beautiful.”

It was much later that after noon and, of course as not to be rude, Giovanni invited Dr. Gentry to lunch. They were currently sitting on a covered porch watching James work a few of the mares on the exercise round. This included The new mare.

Three of the girls were tied to a hook above by their lead ropes. They were able to stand with this exercise. It was the walker. Owners put horses onto these when they needed their work outs so the ‘mares’ here were treated the same.

James stood by with a whip to keep them in line and keep them from undoing the lead ropes. Mostly it was to watch the new mare. The others were entirely broken.

“I obtained her a few days ago. I happened to be on vacation away from my home. I forget what resort I was at but there she was in all her perfection. Sitting by a pool in a bikini and looking beautiful. Her smile. Her laugh. I had to have her..”

Laughing, shaking his head. “I didn’t think she was here on her own accord. She fought far too much..she..is fighting far too much to be a willing participant.”

“True, yes. But eventually she will be completely broke and that’s when she can truly contribute to my stables and be the prize that she is. I hope to enter her in the Westbrdge show in four months.” Sipping his cognac. “But that can only happen if she is broken..”

“I’m sure that you will have her under your control by then. You have a masterful way when it comes to breaking horses.”

“Yes, yes I do. Anyways..you said everything is fine with her, correct?”

“More than fine. She is a perfect example of health. I went ahead and gave her the shots needed and took some blood. I should have that back to you in a few days. But, if I had to give a preliminary diagnosis, given her healthy state now, I’d say that the blood will come out fine and healthy as well.”

“Very good.” Watching his new mare walking around the walker. Her bare bottom and perfect curves making him lick his lips. “I want my prize snow white Caballo in excellent health.”

“So plans to breed her?”

“No..no plans to breed her yet. Possibly if a stallion..that equals her own magnificence domes along..I might. But so far..I am the only person who could be equal and..as we know good doctor..humans do not have children with mares.”

“Indeed, indeed. But it never hurts to ..have a little side fun with them.” Gentry nodded and continued to watch James with the ‘mares’. “Off topic here..Your pregnant mare..Deanna’s folly. She only lacks a month or so to delivery.”

“Oh yeah. The colts buyers are getting curious as to when it will come and how the pregnancy is doing. The bred their stallion Lickety split to her in hopes to get a strong stallion from it. Paid me good money too.”

“Naturally the baby will need to be with it’s mother for a few months..just to make sure he or she gets all of the nutrition it can from her mother’s milk.”

“I know. I never sell or let a colt go until they are at least six months of age. Not that I have sold many. I’ve only ever bred two other mares here and I have since sold them. They were getting a little old for my stables.”

“This is why your stock is so greatly wanted.” Gentry grinned. “Like this new Mare..if you can enter her in the Westbridge show..you will have a lot of attention drawn your way.”

“That’s the plan. Make them really see who is the best Stable Master.”

“Ah but sometimes attention can go wrong. What of the girls previous care takers? Will they not come looking for her? I only ask because the Westbridge show is somewhat public and..she could be recognized if people are looking for her.”

“They won’t be looking for her. She only had a father from what I understood and he is far too busy with his career. In fact, she wasn’t even with him. I over heard her talking to one of her..friends. Her father sent her there alone..to get her out of his hair. A shame too.” Giovanni drank the last of his Cognac. “He could have made a fortune by selling her.”

“I know I would have paid to have her in my stables. Although they lack in comparison to yours, sir.”

“It is as I said..we all know who is the ruling Stable Master in this world. And hopefully..I will have someone just as equal to pass it on to and to have live up to my reputation.”

“I believe James will make a fine stable Master. He already seems to working the New Mare pretty well.”

“He is but..I fear he is soft at times. Like letting them have free time. He allows more time than I normally would.”

“Mm..but he knows the human pony must do more than walk on four legs. Just as you know. They must walk upright and properly work the muscles.” Stretching slightly. “That also makes you better than the rest.”

“Because I allow him to do so because it is for the Ponies health..I know.” Standing. “But..unfortunately..I have some things to tend and I wouldn’t want to keep you any longer.” Handing the doctor a check from his pocket. “Let me know about the Jadenglen show and how it comes out. Since obviously my new mare won’t be broke in time for it.”

“Right..that is happening in two weeks. Oh dear..how time flies. I will most certainly let you know about it and whom takes best in show.” Gentry took the check and stood. “Want to know about any ponies for sale?”

“Misfit..if she comes up for sale there. Arabian pleasure if he comes up for sale and Dark Knight’s Return..If he comes up for sale. He’s who I am most interested in. So if you happen to ..hear about it..put in a bid for me and I will surely reimburse you.”

“Done..and..for other buyers..have you any for sale?”

“None..well..one. Sassy Lady is..a little old for my stables. Sixty thousand..no less. And no amateur masters. She is a spirited mare and needs a firm hand, even if she is twenty-eight.”

“I shall keep a mindful tongue when I speak of her.” Gentry pocketed the check. “Well then..I shall be back after the show to check on Deana’s Folly.”

“See you then, Doctor.” Giovanni nodded to the man. “And remember to keep me informed..You have my number.”

“Misfit, Arabian Pleasure and Dark Knights return. Yes. Oh and selling Sassy Lady..sixty thousand..no less. Got it all here.”

Patting his head and walking off. He was in a good mood for many reasons. One was that check That was another five thousand in his pocket. And the other was..that if he did ..help sell Sassy lady..he would get ten percent. That was standard third party seller fees. Giovanni knew this of course but he didn’t mind. He trusted Dr. Gentry and that was a rare thing.

But that was that business and it was done for now. His current business was his mares and he felt like working with his new mare a little more.

“James!” He yelled from the porch.

“Yes sir?” James turned to look at him.

“Prepare Snow Caballo for riding. I wish to work with her some more.”

“Yes sir.” James nodded. “Right away.”

The boy turned and looked at the white haired beauty. She was giving him worried, pleading eyes. The girl didn’t want that. She was already so very tired from the hour that she’d been on the walker.

“Come now Snow Caballo.” James stopped the other Mares from walking. “The Master wishes to work with you.”

Heading towards her. The girl’s breaths quickened and she flinched away from him as he took her lead rope in his hand. As soon as it came off, she was trying to jerk and pull away from him.

The quirt stinging her hip. She jumped back and slapped at him. James responded by jerking on the halter harder and making her go down to her hands and knees. Then he further proceeded to bring the quirt across her bottom.

“No! Bad Caballo! Down!”

The girl cried out and he Smacked her bottom hard again. The Quirt’s leather stung and made tears well up in her eyes. He waited to see if she would fight him anymore before he moved.

“Good..now come, Snow Caballo. You must be prepared for riding. You must be washed and your mane must be fixed. The master wouldn’t dare ride you looking in such a state as you do. Then you will have your bridal and saddle put on. Now..as far as the gag..That’s up to you, Caballo. You can hold your tongue, behave and get a regular bit or..you can force me into putting the gag bit in. Lets see which it is.”

Gently pulling forward on the lead rope. James waited for a second to see if she would start walking. To his surprise, she did. But he didn’t let her rise. Her punishment for fighting him was to walk on her all fours to the stables.

“You have made a wise choice, Snow Caballo.”

Smiling, patting her head. The girl’s skin reddened and she looked away. She wasn’t sure how much more of this she could handle. The humiliation of this entire thing was driving her to a quiet anger inside. That anger was desperately searching for an outlet.

Glancing back at the other mares, James paused. “Walk..” He commanded them.

They obediently started to walk forward and in the forever repeating circle. Snow Caballo could only shake her head. She felt so sorry for them. To so blindly do this. To not complain or even look unhappy.

“Maybe if Snow Caballo listens to her master, she will be rewarded. You should do your best to behave for Master.”

Leading her inside. The cool air of the air conditioned stables met her nude body and she shivered. After being outside for so long and sweating as she had been, the cold was a shock.

“You won’t be in here for long. Now forward, Caballo..To the table so I can prepare you.”