A close bond with an animal can bring positivity to an individual. Everyone loves their pet, but Ben's love for his mare Felicia was exemplary. He spent most of his time with the steed, as she was Ben's whole world.

After years of togetherness and love, Ben thought of strengthening the bond by adding a foal to his stables. But he did not know that things would take an alarming turn and the police would investigate him for his decision. The strange story encompasses the suffering of a mare and his owner, who went through a lot and even got the authorities involved.

Getting the Big News

It was delightful for Ben to know that his mare was expecting. He was happy for good reasons as this was supposed to get him another horse. That could be a fine addition and bring him some monetary benefits. He had been waiting for this to happen.

When he thought it was time, surprisingly, the horse refused to deliver, though her bump was huge. It made Ben think of taking her to the hospital for a checkup. What happened there was unexpected for Ben. It was so weird that after getting done with the ultrasound, the doctor contacted the police.

An Unexpected Visit From The Authorities

The doctor was baffled at the situation and found themself unable to handle the matter alone. They sensed something alarming and knew that the mare needed emergency surgery without wasting a moment. It was a matter of the horse's life and death, and the doctor had little time to do something.

When the police approached, they aided the vet in calming the horse with a tranquilizer. So the police were there to help Ben and the doctor. Ben remained taken aback when the police asked him to accompany them as this was necessary. Ben was worriedly thinking about what was his fault.

The Confusing Situation About The Horse Owner

Ben was concerned about the horse as he was deeply attached to the animal he had been with for a long time. Now, as the police were having him and investigating the matter, he could not understand what was happening. Most of the questions were about him and the horse.

While he had been investigated and answered the questions, the horse had been taken to the operating theatre due to her serious condition. Then, the doctor shouted in shock as they had seen something impossible. Ben, who was already experiencing so much in a single day, was just unable to think or act. At this point, it's time to go back to how it all started...

The Impregnation Plan

All Ben wanted was to have another horse, and to fulfill this plan, he had to follow the legal way. The right way to inseminate the horse was to do this through an experienced practitioner, so he started looking for the same. He continued his search for many months to find the right person.

As it was taking so long and the process was becoming demanding, he decided to give up the plan and thought of purchasing a new horse instead. But then he found someone who could help him materialize his long-awaited wish, and the doctor would successfully impregnate the horse.

Getting a Skilled Practitioner

The person he found became available and took no time for preparation. He was staying nearby Ben's house and started his procedure of making the horse pregnant. He intended to do this within days. Ben was impatiently waiting for the completion of the process followed by the big news.

The process took longer than expected. It was so tough that, at one point, Ben thought of leaving his dream and moving on. But the tedious process ended well and harbored the fulfillment of his ambition. After some days, his happiness knew no bounds when the doctor did the check-up and confirmed what he wanted.

A Sudden Turn of Events

After the confirmation, Ben started counting the days. He was so happy, and everything was going well. The mare and her kid were doing great, but things did not remain the same. The expecting horse started to feel unwell, and she began to show poor health conditions.

Initially, Felicia couldn't sleep as much as she used to before conception. Ben noticed they couldn't do the activities the two of them enjoyed in their leisure time. He could not take his equine for a stroll in his stables. Ben had no idea why his horse was showing signs of sluggishness and weakness.

All The Complications

The gestation period of horses is about 11 to 12 months, and Ben's horse was carrying the fetus for about 360 days. So apparently, it was the appropriate time to deliver. But the horse's condition was severe, and she could not give birth to the most awaited new horse.

According to Ker, up to 30 percent of expecting mares will lose their fetus before foaling. Ben was ready to get another steed from his favorite mare, Felicia. He wanted her to bring the addition, but it didn't seem easy in these circumstances. It was already the right time, but her current state was worrisome.

The Horse's Health Conditions

Ben, who was initially over cloud nine, was now confused due to Felicia's inability to live a normal life. He was expecting it would be alright after delivery, so he was prepared and wished this would be done smoothly. He had no idea what was in store for him.

When he noticed that there were no possibilities of parturition even after completion of the gestation period, poor Ben tried to get help from a physician. Even this choice also led to something he was not ready for, the cops being called by the doctor to help them with the situation and investigating Ben over the matter.

Getting Help From the Vet

Instead of expecting another horse, Ben was worried for his dear horse and feared for her life. That's why he called the doctor to explain how Felicia was feeling and how it was difficult to calm her down, adding that she became so numbed and unresponsive.

Owing to the strange state of the horse, the doctor explained that Felicia should be laid down in a way that could help her to feel better. She needed to be stretched to get the baby out of her. That could be of some relief for the ailing horse and a way to get rid of a bulging stomach.

The Difficulty To Handle the Ailing Horse

Felicia was not easy to handle, and now that she was not well, she wouldn't let anyone come near her. But to be pacified, she needed to cooperate. The doctor said that it was time to draw the baby out. Ben knew that forcing her against her will could be agitating and lead to an intense response.

Ben was thinking of figuring out another way because Felicia could also harm him if she became irritated. How could he get her out of this situation by taking on some least bothering procedure? He could not find any clue to this puzzle. Even the doctor told him that stretching the horse was the only solution.

Preparing the Horse To Be Cured

Ben was so concerned about his horse's foal and well-being that he went near her. Because now, it was clear to him what he needed to do since Felicia had to go through all these complications to get relief. He slowly tried to pamper the horse, so the animal wouldn't be annoyed.

Ben was very considerate regarding the mare's condition and wanted her to suffer the least. As he got closer, he sat there and tried to calm the horse. The doctor saw hope and asked him to touch her big belly. He slowly placed his hand and started to feel the big balloon.

Discovering an Abnormality

At the time, Ben felt a small bump aside from her pregnancy bulge. He had no idea what that was as he had never seen or felt it before. He wanted to know about it and tried to confirm if his horse was okay. He asked the doctor impatiently, but their reply was not soothing.

The physician's response further caused him distress and increased his dismay as he was already very worried. The practitioner, too, sounded shocked and appalled by the idea of what she was thinking about that lump. Who would not feel more stressed because of all that?

A Much Needed Detailed Examination by the Doctor

The doctor did not sugarcoat anything upon telling Ben what was needed in that situation. They said that Felicia needed to undergo an ultrasound as soon as possible, or else the mare and the foal might lose their lives. The medical practitioner also insisted on coming over within 30 minutes to do the test.

Although the animal physician was bent on helping Ben's horse give birth, they did not know another issue would come up—rush hour. Time was of the essence, and for each passing second comes a greater chance of the mare and the foal not surviving at all.

The Doctor Made It Quick

Ben was made aware of the vet's situation, so knew he couldn't just sit around and wait while Felicia was suffering. He decided to seek help from his friend with a motorbike that can fetch the medical professional stuck in traffic. They returned to the clinic and waited until somebody arrived to pick them up.

It's a good thing motorcycles can inch their way into heavy traffic. The doctor and Ben's friend were quickly on their way in no time. A ride that would usually take 30 minutes was cut to 15 minutes because of the horse owner's quick thinking and his pal's help.

All Set To Check the Other Bump

Once the doctor arrived at Ben's ranch, they immediately checked the horse that was still. Felicia was laid in a stretched position just as they directed Ben over their initial call. They approached to check her condition, but she started to move instantly as they got closer.

Felicia became a bit rowdy, perhaps because she wasn't familiar with the doctor. She wasn't calming down no matter how hard Ben tried to stroke her and assure her that she was in good hands. At that point, there was no choice but to sedate her so they could check her belly properly.

Sedating the Restless Horse

Though Felicia was not well, Ben and the doctor feared her aggressive response in case something went against the horse's mood. So they again used a tranquilizer and made Felicia numb. But still, it was not easy for them to handle the gigantic animal. She needed help to move for the examination.

To deal with the horse, the vet asked Ben and his friend to lend a hand so they could see her abnormal bulge and check the trouble. Ben and his friend were standing aside, knowing the belligerent nature of the mare, and as for now, she was lying on the floor; she could attack, sensing harm.

Needed to Inject More Doses

The doctor used some medicine to calm Felicia down, but the effects were not immediate, and the horse became restless. During such a condition, the vet could not carry out the examination, so they had to devise something more effective and started considering other solutions to tackle the steed.

As they were thinking of a way to appease Felicia, they were also taking care of choosing something that would be the least harmful to the horse and the foal. Since injecting more doses could prove to be injurious, they wanted to act in a way that would not risk the life of any of the two.

Seeking Approval From the Owner

The doctor thought over the possibilities of sedating the horse without hurting her and the fetus. When they saw that giving a heavy dose of medicine was the last resort, the practitioner talked with Ben since the owner's permission was mandatory to carry out the risky procedure. He was observing the whole situation and wishing for the successful execution of the whole procedure.

They had two choices: to draw out the baby without sedating the horse again, which included risks for the horse and the helpers. The second option was to go through delivering the foal after giving the horse enough medicine so she could not resist.

Between the Devil and the Deep Sea

Ben felt like he was between the devil and the deep blue sea. The doctor discussed the possible complications of both options. The state of affairs confused Ben as he loved his mare, but at the same time, he was so close to attaining his goal of getting a new horse.

Ben had to make a quick choice and didn't have much time. So he decided to follow his heart, which said not to give up your wish at the point you had been waiting for. He consented to give the horse a heavy dose to sedate her for delivery of the foal.

A Choice Was Made

When Ben asked to sedate the mare with more doses, he was not fully into it, owing to the possible complications. But he saw the horse was becoming more forceful, which could hinder the treatment. The mare needed to be calm to start the process, so her restless situation needed to be tackled.

The doctor asked Ben and his friend to slowly leave the place, but the mare became more restless and difficult to handle. Ben didn't want to go; he was concerned and could see his horse was in pain. He gave his decision a second thought; should he really go after his heart?

Ultrasound of that Irregular Bump

It was becoming challenging to calm the horse down as she was in pain. Giving her more doses of medicine could help alleviate what she was feeling. Ben quickly left the place because seeing his dear animal in this condition was starting to be difficult. Secondly, seeing him going could make the horse agitated.

As soon as Ben left, the doctor started to do their work. While Ben and his friend were not there, the doctor got the medicine ready and injected the horse to calm it down. After sedating the expecting mare, they were all set to process the ultrasound.

Worried Doctor Made an Urgent Call

The detailed check-up of the horse was not easy as Felicia was still moving. The doctor asked for help from Ben and his friend so they could move the mare to a suitable position for the examination because a proper pose was required to carry out the process. They were shocked while doing the ultrasound.

Now the vet was worried, and all their hopes started to die. Ben saw the change on the doctor's face but didn't ask anything as he didn't want to disturb them during work. The doctor told Ben they needed to make a call urgently. He was confused and didn't know who they were going to talk to.

The Unexpected Appearance of Police

When the doctor came back, they had a plan. Ben was worried about the mare's health and the foal, but the vet told him the horse needed some rest to prepare for delivery. Ben was okay with this idea and started strolling around while waiting. But then, he was astonished by hearing a siren.

Unexpectedly, it was a police siren that seemed as if it was heading toward Felicia's ward. He was confused if the police were approaching his horse or her doctor. Then he understood that it was the doctor but couldn't figure out why the police were there.

The Vet Called the Police for Help

A worried Ben inquired the vet about the arrival of the police, but she did not want to tell him clearly. She satisfied Ben, saying it was just a routine matter and that she had something to tell the cops.

Ben could not think of the police for longer as he was preoccupied. He was still wondering what the vet saw in the horse's stomach. The police came and started doing their job. Suddenly, something happened that was difficult for Ben to digest. The police were considering investigating him regarding the matter. He had no idea what was going on.

Police Engaged the Owner

Two police officers came to Ben and asked him to go with them. A confused Ben was thinking about what was his fault in the entire matter. Why was he being investigated? So he followed the officers with a head full of questions. He didn't know what had happened to his horse.

The police officers said that he wanted to know something from him. Ben, who didn't know what he was talking about, was up for being investigated. He knew that he had done nothing wrong. To avoid further inconvenience, Ben cooperated and answered the questions. The investigation started with simple queries.

Cops' Investigation

The police investigated Ben, and he was wondering if this was necessary. He was being asked about the horse ranch and whether he was the owner. Moreover, as the interview proceeded, the questions confused him as he didn't know the background. He was already going through a lot in a single day.

They asked for details about different things. Firstly, they inquired about how the horse was impregnated. Ben told them he had gotten it done with the help of a practitioner. Moreover, Ben said that he researched the doctor's past experience to confirm that he did it in a legitimate way.

There Was Something Fishy

Ben knew he had done everything legally. Still, there was something that was not right. He shared everything and showed the relevant documents to make the police believe him. All the things he showed were legal, but the police were unsatisfied and sought some extra information.

A policeman drew something out of his bag, and Ben could not believe his eyes. The police officer showed him some photos of different people from his record. Ben saw many pictures before he was taken aback by a particular one: the photo of the man he hired as an expert. He was shocked.

Discovering the Reality of the Practitioner

He couldn't believe that the man who helped him with his dream was a suspect. He recalled every detail, and the authorities came to the conclusion that he did not do anything wrong. Ben was suspicious of knowing the truth. Was he responsible for Felicia's condition? Did he make the wrong choice?

When the police saw his perplexity, they explained that the man he hired had been a criminal. He had been involved in criminal medical activities. Since the police discovered him, they had warned other vets regarding his illegal testing of treatment on animals. But what did he do with the poor horse?

Finally, Solving the Puzzle!

The doctor saw the mare's ultrasound and noticed two unusual things. One was a medical chip; the police were looking for that chip. The suspected practitioner illegally developed it. So the doctor knew to contact the police to see that chip. That's why she immediately made the call.

The cops helped the doctor to carry out the operation and take the chip out. That could help to locate that expert. They also helped Felicia to give birth to a small new horse. The kiddie was a rare breed that could be of great monetary value. Ben's happiness knew no bounds.

All's Well That Ends Well

Finally, Ben got what he had always desired. It was more than he could imagine. The doctor told him his new horse was so rare that the chances of getting a stallion like this were one in a million. He thought that he got a good steed and that it could bring him a big fortune.

He named his new horse Siempre and took it as a reward for all the sufferings he bore during this procedure. He knew that going through so much for this new horse would result in a strong relationship between them. The police arrested that practitioner, while Ben and his two equines lived happily on the ranch.