Turns out it is broken. “There is an acute oblique fracture of the fifth metatarsal neck with mild medial displacement of the distal fracture fragment.” Per doc at Urgent Care yesterday. Am waiting on orthopedic appointment & probably a boot.
Pictured here with another, sturdier brace that we had around the house. Have ordered a walking shoe, which looks a lot like this but without the big flappy bit that I get caught on everything. The stiff sole keeps my foot from twisting on uneven ground. Of course, all of the ground around here is uneven.
Including the pasture.
Yes, we are continuing the morning walks. The horses like their routine and it is good for the peoples to get out in the fresh air. However, am trying to be mildly sensible. Doing one lap instead of five. Catch horses. Walk to corner of pasture. Feed cookies. Declare victory.
Medical advice is to do what feels comfortable. One lap is doable. After that, I try to stay off of it. As possible.
Foot Posts
[Playing Footsie, Morning Walk Stories, Or Lack Thereof]
[Foot Follow Up, Morning Walk Stories]
[Finding Color, Further Foot Follow Up]
Onwards!
Katherine
Virtual Brush Box 
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Mom
Aaaagh! O m G. You and your foot have my sympathies. Injuries are never fun. I’m glad you can walk enough for one lap. MM
oh no! Hope it mends quickly! And is not painful!!
Thank you all for the good wishes. Healing quickly doesn’t seem to be in the cards, but I have good medical supervision.