The broke old farmer bought the dying mare for $200. Then the millionaire arrived with a sheriff-and the horse hid behind the old man like she knew exactly who had hurt her

weapon, and looked as if he would rather be anywhere else.

“Morning, Wade,” he said.

Wade stood inside the paddock gate with June behind him. “Sheriff.”

Ralston looked at the mare, then away. “I’m sorry to come out like this. Mr. Mallory filed a theft complaint involving a registered mare. Says she was taken from his facility and sold without authorization.continue reading …