Well, I found out my right ankle is fractured after all. They had to do another set of x-rays and the doc tells me not to put any pressure on it for the next 4 weeks. This has forced me to change my training methods around. My yearling, Shelby, is noticeably worried about the 'boot' I have to wear now and she really dislikes my crutches. She will not let me do anything when we get together until she can touch her nose all over the boot. And she definitely dislikes the crutches! She isn't afraid, just doesn't want them around. If I sit in a chair to longe her, she comes over and tries to pull the chair out from under me. What a clown!
It's heart warming to hear how everyone is coming along with their yearlings and 3 year olds. This is my first mustang to train and I am fascinated with them now. The care and concern that Shelby shows towards me makes me cry sometimes. I can tell her how frustrated I am and she is unconditional with her affection. I know that some people would say that a horse is just a horse, but I'm learning that they are so much more than that. I think you can train them to do what you want, you can teach them to do just about anything, but you won't truly experience their heart unless you allow them to come into yours.
Good luck to everyone and I look forward to meeting you next month, crutches and all!