This book is a touching story of how a young boy named Billy forms a special bond with This Haflinger horse named Frances. Everyone at the farm, Billy's Dad and the 3 Belgian horses, all have the same thoughts. "Haflingers, what a waste." But not Billy. This book is the story of how the two of them change everyones mind, and Frances becomes the hero. Frances also gets reunited with his family, which is a great joy for everyone.