Black Beauty : $b The autobiography of a horse

A young black foal recalls a tranquil meadow dotted with a clear pond, shady trees, and a gentle brook, where his mother—wise and beloved—teaches him to be gentle, patient, and never to bite or kick. Their human master is depicted as kind and attentive, offering food, soft words, and a steady hand that earns the horses’ trust. The foal’s early days are filled with playful gallops, the occasional rough tumble with older colts, and the comforting routine of caring for one another under the watchful eyes of a devoted caretaker.

When a distant bark of hounds breaks the spring mist, the colt and his companions sense a new world beyond the meadow, hinting at the work and travel that lie ahead. The narrative captures the horse’s growing awareness of human needs, its own desire to be useful, and the bittersweet balance between freedom and duty. Listeners are invited into a heartfelt, animal‑centered view of life, where kindness and respect shape every step.