This article originally appeared in Spell Rock and has been published here with permission.
Some say a dog is manâs best friend. But for Ben, that role was filled by his beloved mare, Felicia. They shared an unbreakable bondâuntil one day, everything fell apart. What shouldâve been a joyful momentâFelicia giving birthâturned into a nightmare involving police, suspicion, and unanswered questions.
đ¨ The Day Everything Changed
Ben’s world turned upside down the moment his vet made an unexpected move: calling the police. Ben was stunned. Why would they get the cops involved? Was something wrong with Felicia or the unborn foal?
In mere minutes, police arrived at Benâs stables.
đŽââď¸ âCome With Us, Sirâ
At first, Ben thought the officers were there to help. But that illusion quickly shattered. As they sedated Felicia, one officer turned to Ben and said, “Come with us, sir.”
Ben was confused and alarmed. Why were they taking him away? What had he done?
đ A Sudden Interrogation
Things escalated fast. Ben was pulled aside and questioned relentlessly. The cops wanted to know everythingâhis job, past, and even the nature of his relationship with Felicia.
What started as a vet visit for his pregnant horse turned into something out of a crime drama.
đ Felicia: The Perfect Horse
Felicia had always been the ideal horseâhealthy, obedient, and deeply bonded with Ben. She had never shown signs of illness, which made the sudden shift in her behavior all the more shocking.
Ben adored her. So when it was time to breed her, he searched tirelessly for the perfect stallion.
đ§Ź The Search for Strong Genes
Ben reached out to local horse owners, hoping to find the ideal match for Felicia. After months of searching, he finally found a strong, healthy stallion with top-tier genetics.
Felicia became pregnant soon after their introduction, and Ben was thrilled. The vet initially gave them a clean bill of health.
â ď¸ Something Felt Off
But within a few months, Felicia started changing. She was lethargic, withdrawn, and barely eating. Ben, who knew her better than anyone, could tell something was wrong.
Her condition worsened rapidly, well beyond what would be expected from a typical horse pregnancy.
đ The Vet’s Reassurance
Worried, Ben called the vet and described Feliciaâs strange behavior. The vet reassured him that large animals often experience extreme changes during pregnancy.
Though reluctant, Ben accepted the professional advice. He decided to stop worrying and instead focused on making Felicia as comfortable as possible.
đ¤ But Something Still Didnât Add Up…
Despite his best efforts, Feliciaâs condition didn’t improve. And just when Ben thought things couldnât get any stranger, the police showed upâand werenât there for Felicia.
They were there for him.
What Happened Next?
What did the police discover? Why was Ben taken in for questioning? And what exactly did Felicia give birth to?
Stay tuned for the full storyâŚ
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