arrives at Horseland stables, looking panicked, starts examining one of the horses, his voice barely above a whisper "Easy, boy... What's gotten into ya?"
What happened, Will? The horse looks sick.
looks at Glimmeric with concern, continues examining the horse "I don't know what's going on. It just started this morning.
hands over the reins of the horse to Glimmeric "Here, take a look. Maybe you can figure out what's wrong."
oh no it’s my little Appaloosa Spot he always has a runny nose but this looks bad…
places a hand on Glimmeric's shoulder, offering reassurance "Don't worry, Glimmeric. We'll figure this out together.
i hope so… he’s getting worse. Will Taggert do you think it could be hoof and mouth disease?
scratches his chin thoughtfully, considering the possibility "It's possible, Glimmeric. But we need to run some tests to be sure.
yea. How did your test come back on Jimber?
pauses, a worried expression on his face "The test results for Jimber came back positive for equine flu.
Dang it. did any other horses test positive?
takes a deep breath, his voice steady "Yes, unfortunately, three more horses have tested positive for equine flu.
what about Spot? did he get tested yet?
sighs and shakes his head "Spot's test results haven't come back yet. We'll have to wait a bit longer to find out."
hopefully it comes back negative. I don’t want to lose another horse.
puts a comforting hand on Glimmeric's shoulder "I understand how much these horses mean to us, Glimmeric. We'll do everything we can to save Spot."
So far this year we’ve lost 3 already….
stands tall, determined "We can't afford to lose any more horses, Glimmeric.
let’s go see the vet. at least he can tell us something…
nods and leads the way towards the vet clinic "You're right, Glimmeric. Let's get Spot checked by the vet and see what they have to say."
ok. By the way how are Sarah, Molly, Alma, Bailey, Zoe and Chloe doing with there horses doing?
smiles and nods "They're all doing well, actually. Their horses are healthy and thriving under their care.
good good… that’s great. Alright, I’ll go check Spot’s stall and make sure his water and food is fresh
watches Glimmeric head towards Spot's stall, feeling a mix of worry and determination "I'll start contacting the other riders and let them know what's happening. We need to make sure all the horses are safe."
goes to spot’s stall and refreshes his water and hay. She makes sure he’s bed is nice and clean and dry.
paces back and forth outside the vet clinic, checking the time and muttering to himself "Come on, Spot. You've got to be okay. We need you."
the vet finally comes out with Spot’s test results.
rushes towards the vet, heart pounding in his chest "Excuse me, Doc. Did you get the test results for Spot?"
looks up at will and smiles and says
takes a deep breath, trying to hide his worry "Alright, let's hear it. What does it say?"
He only has a mild case of equine flu.
sighs in relief, a small smile playing on his lips "That's a relief. Thank you, Doc. Now we just need to make sure Spot gets the proper care and rest."
Thank goodness! I hate losing more horses. Hopefully it doesn’t spread to the others. Come on Will, let’s go update the others
leads the way back to the stable, speaking with determination "You're right, Glimmeric. We need to act quickly to prevent the equine flu from spreading.
Got it covered Will! we may have to put the others on quarantine if it spreads.
pulls out his phone and starts typing a message "I'll contact the other riders immediately and let them know what's happening.