Synopsis

A shadow fell across the contented household when twelve-year-old Rosie declared her ambition to be a veterinarian – a prospect met with her father James’s disapproval. He sought to dissuade her, diligently exposing her to the grim realities of his profession: the arduous tasks, the unpleasant sights, the inherent dangers. Helen, however, believed encouragement was the better path. Yet, even Rosie's fierce determination might be tested when entrusted with the care of a friend’s pony suffering fr