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The Race of Valor: Horse and Bull’s Big Challenge

Once upon a sunny day, in a green field, Horse and Bull were bragging.

Green field, Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs and Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build showing off to each other

Horse said he was the fastest, but Bull thought he was stronger.

Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs and Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build, discussing their strengths confidently

They decided to have a race to see who was the best.

A race is being set up, friends join to watch

All the animals gathered to watch Horse and Bull get ready.

Animal friends come to see the race, excited

They lined up at the start, the chicken clucked to say, 'Go!'

Starting line, Chicken about to signal the start of the race

Off they went, thundering down the field, kicking up dirt.

Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs and Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build racing, dust flying as they start

Horse was fast, but Bull was determined and kept close behind.

A close race, Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs leading, Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build close after

They reached the halfway point, where Rabbit waited with water.

Midway point, Rabbit with water, animals cheering

Horse gulped water quickly, while Bull took a slow drink.

Drinking water, Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs rushes, Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build slow and steady

With renewed strength, Bull started catching up to Horse.

Post-water break, Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build gains on Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs with effort

They were neck and neck; the finish line was in sight!

Exciting finish, very close race, animals excited

In the end, they crossed the line together, both as winners.

Tie finish, Tall, brown coat, long mane, black eyes, strong legs and Stocky, dark fur, piercing horns, brown eyes, muscular build both happy, friends cheer

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the Horse felt when Bull started to catch up?
  • Can you describe a time when you worked hard to achieve something like Bull did?
  • Why is it important to celebrate everyone's success, even if there is no single winner?

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