Charlie Horse grew up on a very large and beautiful valley in the Bitter Root Forest of western Montana. Charlie lived a very relaxed life wandering all through the grassy slopes along the valley floor, nibbling the green grass and plants, which grew from the ground. He enjoyed spending his mild summer days mindlessly wandering the hillsides meeting other animals who foraged for food where Charlie lived and spent his winter days running through the snow, digging up patches of grass to feed from in order to stay warm on those cold winter nights. On one particular cold spring morning, Charlie decided maybe he should roam outside of his valley, wondering what other interesting critters he may meet beyond the land he called home. So Charlie set out with nothing but his hooves to carry him along his way, in search of new companions to lead him on his journey. After walking up through the foothills and out of the valley Charlie found the terrain steep and significantly rockier than his comfortable home. …
