I own Trap Royale. Originally my establishment was just another of those Trap establishments which are so common throughout
Cruella, a place for a pleasurable ride with the advantages of aids; whips, bridles, electric probes, and so forth.
I changed my approach after one lady said 'It was another boring ride, just thrashing the male.' At that moment I realised what was required, variety of entertainment, and I set out to provide it. I sought out the best brains, engineers, psychologists, doctors, all women with imagination and who delighted in accepting my challenge. We devised different routes with a variety of surfaces; grass, concrete, grit, water, mud, etc. We devised hazards like barbed wire, nettles, electrified plates. The vehicles themselves were improved and the range extended. All traps now have mobile phones and have facilities for music. A lively gallop can be played at the touch of a button. Interestingly enough, a funeral march can serve as a reminder or prediction to a flagging male.
Of key importance is surprise,usually a surprise for the male but often a built in random element where the lady is not aware of what will happen next. A surprise ride is the second most popular option, the most popular being the dash down the small stream. The big river route is the most difficult and adventurous.
Before the ride the lady can enjoy the delights of selection. I have a hundred or so horses to parade and they are of different types, ages, strengths, fitness, dispositions, etc. Thus, the lady can select the male to fit her mood of the moment.
Naturally, I have no difficulty in causing pain and no squeamishness about punishment, but I do insist that the stable yard itself should be a safe area for males, it encourages them to complete their rides. A notice says 'No prodding or whipping in this yard'.
I have no problems about disposals, these are inevitable and routine, particularly in royal circles.
As for acquisitions, I have first pick. At all trials the judges preselect the horses when giving sentence. Usually the judge says one word only 'Traps'. I select acquisitions on two principles. Firstly, I aim for a balanced stable, strong and weak, fat and thin, young and old, ugly and handsome,
Secondly, I always choose males guilty of serious offenses, usually disrespect or disobedience. This means that the lady driver need have no hesitation in applying whatever persuasion is most enjoyable.
Perhaps I should mention that offenders exist, but not criminals. Males guilty of murder, rape or theft never come before the courts, the owner disposes of the criminal in whatever way seems most satisfying to her.
So successful is my new venture that the Princess granted it Royal Approval and only members of the Court and their daughters have access to the delights I have on offer. Naturally, the fees are steep. Although I am one of the richest ladies at Court it is pleasant to know that my efforts are appreciated. Perhaps the most memorable first ride I ever witnessed was that of Caroline on her fifteenth birthday. She was introduced by her mother, a Senior Judge. My first impressions were not favourable. Caroline was in frilly; dress no boots, no whip, no gloves. I assumed she was inexperienced. When she inspected the parade she chose an older male, thickset and rather ugly.
He was obviously strong, but his age would reduce his stamina on any long ride.
Young girls frequently overlook this point, thinking that strength and stamina are the same thing, and at the end of a ride they can become impatient with strong elderly males who wilt. "I am going to call you Toy" she giggled at him. I wondered if she liked toys and older men, or whether she hated them and broke them.
She had him harnessed in a highbeam trap, the shaft situated behind the driver and rising into the air to end in a simple neck harness. Usually the horse would grasp the flexible fibreglass shaft with both hands just above his head in order to assist the pushing and reduce the pressure of the harness on the neck. I wondered if Caroline chose the trap for elegance. Did she realise that it provided the driver with maximum access for whipping.