It’s autumn. Out in the field is the foal you so carefully chose a stallion for the previous spring. You looked forward to the birth, spent nights on foaling watch and enjoyed those first little canters beside the mare. Now your foal is old enough to leave for a new home. Only, that new owner hasn’t come along yet. There have been enquiries. People have asked for details, watched a video or discussed the price. But none of it has led to a sale. Meanwhile, winter is approach