Captures Story 16 - Had a Horse Section 1

In which a small-time Oxford bookmaker unexpectedly becomes the owner of a spirited chestnut filly named Calliope, prompting him to navigate the unfamiliar and complex world of horse ownership with a mixture of awe and anxiety. Alongside his steady friend George Pulcher and a wary trainer, he cautiously begins to grasp the significance and potential of his new venture amidst the peaceful English Downs.