Chapter 13

Amy didn't sleep well, that night. Not because she felt guilty or was worried. She was simply in deep thought about Ty. Tonight as she got ready for bed another realization hit her like a ton of bricks. She didn't want to wait until Ty graduated to become his wife. She wanted it much sooner.

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That same evening at the Heartland dinner table, Ty told everyone he had talked to Amy that afternoon.

She was okay with the training idea as long as the person knew it wasn't a going to be what they were used to. She wanted Lisa to talk to the girl and emphasize that issue. Ty also mentioned he thought Amy might know the girl. Lisa told them she'd call the breeder in the morning and try to talk to the girl.

Ty went and helped Jack with the night check. "Jack I'd like to ask you a question if I may?"

"Sound like a serious question there Ty? What can I answer for you?"

"Well Jack, How do you slow your life down?" Ty asks with a bewildering look.

Jack can't help himself and starts laughing. He had to sit down on the nearest bale of hay or fall over.

"Thanks for that Jack. You sure know how to make me feel foolish!"

Jack with all the control he could mustard said "Life getting to fast for you son?" Then burst out into more laughter.

"Thanks again Jack." Ty tells him and walks away.

Jack quickly regains himself and calls Ty back. "Have a seat Ty and let me share a few things with ya."

He pauses to let Ty sit and for him to gain his thoughts. "Life waits for no man, Ty. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Live life to the fullest. It's like the song says Live Like You're Dieing. Those are True and Honest statements Ty. You and Amy both are learning that those statement are to be lived not just thought about. Yes both of your life's seem to going faster now than before, your both growing up. You are young adults now. I believe that both of your life's have been moving so fast is because Ahmed was controlling them. The last 7 months he had the reins, he was pulling Amy's strings so to speak and therefore yours as well. I truly believe that those days are long gone. It's time for you and Amy to control how fast you want it to go. Life will have it's dumps and rough rides but you two can make it work. I know that with all my heart."

"Thanks Jack, I believe you are right about who was controlling us. You helped me realize something in your long winded speech, Ty has to jump out of Jacks reach after saying that. And that is I don't want wait till I graduate before Amy and I get married. I'm tired of waiting I want to get married before summers end."

"I'm for that, Jacks tells him. Now lets go have a beer, my long winded speech has made me thirsty."

"Sure Jack but I might have to stay the night if we have more than two." Ty warns him.

The next morning after cleaning up after breakfast Lisa goes to sit on the porch and calls the breeder.

She asks if she can talk to the young trainer. "I just want to make sure she understands that for the next 6 months Amy will be dealing with wild mustangs. Your trainer would be helping Amy break and train possibly 25 mustangs." Lisa tells him

Hearing that Monsieur Belrose was ecstatic, he wanted to come himself to see a wild herd. "Madame Stillman I will have Tara call you in a couple of hours. I'm sure she will be excited. She and Madame Fleming had become friends while she worked for the Prince. Also please forgive me for I mentioned to Monsieur Segal about sending Tara to train with Madame Fleming. He will be calling you shortly wanting to do the same with one of his young trainers.."

"Okay Monsieur Belrose, I'll be waiting Tara's call." Lisa tells him while walking out to the barn to talk with Jack.

"Hey Lisa, what up? You have that look, when you have something surprising to say." Jack says

"It seems like Amy might be training two instead of one." Lisa tells with a big grin.

"What do you mean two." Was Jacks reply.

"Simple Jack, two of France's top breeders want Amy to teach their trainers? This is a huge open door for Amy." Lisa informs him.

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After looking at Amy's layout, Will was impressed. "Your plan looks good to me Amy. By the way do you like trout?"

"Sure do. Why are going fishing right now for super?" Amy asked with a, can I go can I go, look.

"I just happen to have another fly rod with me," as the two head to the river.

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There were 10 different ranch and property owners at the meeting. Joanna called the meeting to order and let Matt speak first. He told everyone what his view was which was no surprise. He wanted the cull to start within the month, if the permits could be obtained by then. A few of the people agreed with Matt.

Joanna stands and put her hands up,"One person talks at a time, Dad its your turn."

" You all know what my position is on this but I'd like all of you to hear what this young lady has to say. Most of you remember Amy from when her and some of her family came and rescued my horses caught in that snow slide a few years back. She was worked out a plan that will serve everyones goal here. Amy"

As Amy is explaining her plan Joanna, Edith and Tom could see by their faces, many liked her idea. When Amy was done only Matt wasn't sold on the idea. Those that were on board were very excited for the chance to break and train a wild mustang. They all agreed the training would start in 10 days. A couple of the ranchers offered to help put up the round pens and corrals. All told she got about half of what she needed for the setup. Before Matt left Amy went over to him and asked him to stop by once the training started and maybe he might see thing differently. He just walked away from her not saying a word.

Amy left and went to the church to make her call to the family. She called Lou's cell so she could be put on speaker. " Lou, how are things?"

"Good, but wait listen, HI AMY" she heard from everyone there. "Did the meeting go as you wanted?"

"Yes even better than I hoped. Only one person there didn't come on board. That is Matt, Wills neighbor. I want to start this in 10 days. A few of the ranchers are going to help with the round pens this weekend. I have a vet chute and 3 gates. I will text Lisa tomorrow after I know just how many panels we will need."

"Amy , this is Lisa, Do you happen to remember Tara and Hedi from France. Well both of them want to come and have you train them. Is that good with you, because we have not told them yes or no yet."

"Have you figured out where they would stay?" Amy asked.

"Fairfield Amy. For their room and board we can hire someone to cook and clean. It's $5,000.00 a month each Amy for you. I have explained to them what they will be doing and they still want to come."

"Ty are you there?"

"Yes Amy, what do you need from me?"

" I want your opinion Ty, you are my partner in this remember. I won't even try to teach these people here and train two professional trainers without your help and insight. I'm not a miracle worker or a miracle girl for that matter, I just understand and love horses is all." Amy said with conviction.

Everyone at Heartland looked at each other and smiled. "Amy, since you put it that way, I say go for it. I know we can do this. I believe in us Amy." Hearing Ty say those words to her caused Amy to tear up. With a crackle in her voice Amy thanks Ty. "Amy I do have something I wish to say to you before we go any further. I Love you Amy with all that I am. As far as I'm concerned the break is over and I do not want to wait until I graduate to get married. I'd like to get married in three months." Heartland was silent. As Amy is about to say yes she looks up and sees a falling star.

" Yes Ty. I fully agree, three month it will be." Amy could hear the celebrating going on at Heartland. Amy told Ty she'd like him up there to help as soon as he could get a load of panels together. He said he'd be there in two days. Everyone said their good nights.

Jack went to the frig and pulled out a couple of beers for him and Ty. They sat at the kitchen table both with big fat grins on their faces.

To be continued