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Foaling
Aug 17, 2008 14:16:28 GMT -5
Post by rowes on Aug 17, 2008 14:16:28 GMT -5
Steven waddled along carring a heavy bag of horse food in each hand. Dropping them before the brood barn he pulled the hevay door open, revealing the band of broods. Steven frowned, none of the horses turned to look at him. He knew something was up. Joggin down the aisle he instictively went to the foaling stall where evidence of birth was prominent. Bloody straw covered the bed of the stable. His prized mare stood sleeping a small dark foal nursing calmly. Steven smiled but looking down his heart skipped a beat. Another small foal lay motionless in the straw. He immediately jumped over the door, waking Justice. Instinctively she flattened her ears and lowered her head to protect her babies. He soothed her quietly and let her sniff him. She realised he wasn't a threat and turned back to lick her healthy filly. Wary of the protective mare he bent down and touched the other foal. It was still breathing but barely. Then he quickly scooped the foal into his arms and made his way out of the barn. Looking down a the crumpled mess of a horse in his hands he noticed the large black eyes that looked up at him and blinked slowly. "C'mon now don't give up on me." he whispered running back to the house.
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