I just want my mother, and who are you? I don't like you!
You better behave!
Chapter 2
You're just a nice little innocent horse, aren't you? I think you're special.
I like this boy, he seems kind...
Chapter 3
I'm sorry fella, but I have to sell you to keep up with the mortgage, or we might lose the house!
Oh no, I can't leave Albert!
Joey (the horse) is seperated from his mother, and sold to a rude man (Albert's father)Explanation: This stage in Joey's life shows how he starts to develop a part of his personality, his distrust, at a young age.
Chapter 4
I understand, I'll take good care of him, like a prized possession
Albert (The boy) starts to become friends with JoeyExplanation: In this chapter, we see Joey realizing that Albert is a kind boy, and that not all people are bad
Chapter 5
You're a fine horse, special, in fact. I'll keep my word and take good care of you
Albert's father needs to sell Joey to keep up with expensesExplanation: Albert's father realizes how rude he was to everyone in the family, and he knows that Albert won't like it, this reveals another part of his personality.
Chapter 6
I'll miss you...
Albert's father sells joey to Captain NichollsExplanation: This is the main event in chapter 4
I'm sorry to sell him, but he's a fine horse, and a man's got to live.
Joey starts to grow close to Captain NichollsExplanation: This shows how Joey has learnt to trust others
Captain Nicholls passes awayExplanation: This event has taken a great toll on Joey's mental health