When they got to the stable they were greeted by Sonny. Rio introduced Dawson and told Sonny the reason for their visit to the barn.
“I’m sorry,” Sonny said. “I just turned him out to stretch his legs. If I’d knowed you was comin’ I’d a left him in for ya. But he’s in paddock four. Ya should be able to get to him easy.”
Rio assured Sonny it wasn’t a problem. Rio and Dawson made their way out of the barn and down the lane behind it that led to the spacious grazing areas. When they arrived at paddock four, the stallion was near the back of the pasture.
“I’ll go get him for ya,” Rio said, picking up the halter and lead rope that hung on a hook by the gate.
“No need,” Dawson said. He opened the gate, walked into the pen, cupped his hands to his mouth, and called, “Tinker, Tinker baby, Dadd
