The Old Horse Wouldn’t Leave the Ditch Then Del Discovered What He Was Protecting

She stepped closer.

And her heart dropped.

PART 2 — SOMETHING WAS MOVING IN THE GRASS

At first, Del thought the movement was caused by the wind.

Then she saw a small dark head rise barely above the grass.

A foal.

It was so small that the surrounding weeds nearly hid it completely. Its coat was covered in dust and dampness, and when it tried to lift itself, one front leg folded beneath its body.

Del stopped breathing for a second.