Hesitating Horses

Hesitating Horses introduces Alice, a spirited country girl whose life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of Ruth, a savvy urbanite. Ruth’s worldly wisdom acts as a catalyst, igniting in Alice a rebellious streak against her father’s conservative views. Central to this burgeoning defiance is Alice’s unwavering determination to enter their family horse into a local race. With Ruth’s unconventional assistance, Alice navigates the challenges of getting their equine contender to the starting line, even if it means a dramatically late arrival. A peculiar moment of self-preoccupation, involving a quick powdering of her nose, adds a touch of whimsical absurdity to her race-day strategy, yet remarkably, she finds herself in a strong position to claim victory despite the initial setbacks.