Fortune's Foal
Anita Bell
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(Bleetie & Co Pty Ltd, March 31, 2013)
Subtitle: The True Story of a City Girl and a Little Horse Who Made History Together...From the moment he was born, the little colt seemed doomed, despite his hopeful name. At every turn, Fate stacked against Lucky, yet he made it through time after time. Then came the biggest blow; something his tiny body can never survive, according to all the experts. But one 16 year old refused to give up. This is the powerful and moving true story of that girl, her remarkable once-in-a-lifetime horse and their triumph over adversity, which brought together a whole dysfunctional neighborhood...Note: This book contains details of several serious life-or-death situations involving the author between the ages 10 to 17, inclusive, and several animal rights-cruelty issues which may be considered sensitive for some readers. [No sex, swearing or graphic images, however 1 image may be considered distressing for some readers.]"Fortune's Foal" is the first fully successful account of its kind since 1882, and has been incorporated into studies of modern veterinary science.