SuitabookThe Monday horses
Jean Slaughter Doty
- Reading
- If the injury is a concern, read together when Cassie's account of Toby's accident comes up and pause to check how the scene feels. Later, invite the reader to share what they notice about the competition world.
- Themes
- Animal injury and recovery: Toby is injured by a broken bottle and cared for during a long recovery. Cassie recalls the injury with pain and horror; the accident also begins her connection with Foxfire stables.
- Integrity in horse competition: The story is said to reveal greed and corruption in the world of horse competition. This suggests the story looks beyond the excitement of competing to problems in the sport.
- Worth knowing
- Toby is hurt after stepping on a broken bottle; Cassie's recollection of the day is described as painful and horrifying. Consider whether this kind of animal injury may be upsetting.