Talking to the Cops
When the vet called the police, Ben didn’t know what to think. Was something seriously wrong with his precious mare? Was he in trouble? What was going on? He knew that something wasn’t right when the cops arrived in just a few short minutes. They were obviously concerned about the situation with Ben and Felicia, and they wanted to get ahead of the problem before things escalated. First things first, though, they needed to sedate Felicia.
With the distressed mare successfully sedated, the cops could turn their attention to Ben. And he knew that he was in trouble when they turned to him and said, “Come with us, sir.”
“Just Be Honest”
As Ben turned to the police officers, he couldn’t understand what was going on. He knew his vet was concerned for the welfare of his horse, but what could the police do to help? However, he soon realized that the cops weren’t there for Felicia; they were there for him. And as the cops looked the horse owner deep in the eyes, they said “It is very important for you to be honest with us, sir.”
Then, the cops proceeded to ask him a number of questions about his past, his role as a horse owner, and his relationship with Felicia. But still, Ben was confused. In his eyes, everything had initially gone according to plan.
The Perfect Horse
Up until this point, Felicia had been the perfect horse. Ben fell in love with her the moment he laid eyes on her, and he loved going to visit her in her stable. Plus, he’d rarely had any cause for concern in terms of her health, which meant that he didn’t have to shell out his hard-earned money on vet visits. Because of this, Ben knew that Felicia would be the perfect mare to birth a foal.
When Ben put the wheels in motion, he prepared himself for a new arrival. He knew that when Felicia fell pregnant she would carry her foal for around 11-12 months. He’d never expected it to go so badly wrong, though.