“Lipizzaner Mares,” a stern-voiced command issued from a speaker in my stall. “You will now begin the Stamina Enhancement portion of your training regime. During this time you will be required to walk, canter, and gallop. You must maintain your prancing walk at all times during these exercises. You are, of course, each being monitored. Failure to comply will result in the appropriate disciplinary action being taken.”
The voice cut off and my world descended once more into complete silence. A soft whisper pervaded my stall when the belt started and I had to begin walking, harnessed in place and totally isolated in the small chamber that was my newest home. It was no comfort to know that close by, there were 11 other helmeted, faceless, harnessed, and blinded young women being forced to do
