“What was that all about?” Anna came to Mako’s stall, still staring at the barn door.

Aurelie slowly stood up. “I don’t know.”

Mako stirred slightly, raising his head and snorting gently.

“Mako!” Aurelie lunged to her horse, stroking his head. She buried his soft nose in her kisses.

Dr. Cole and Braxton came to the stall, and together with Aurelie, Anna, and Jason, the team encouraged the tired horse to his feet.

“He’s still weak,” Dr. ...