The Old Mare's Foal is a novel written by Nat Gould and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young boy named Joe, who is the son of a horse trainer. Joe grows up with a love for horses and dreams of becoming a jockey. However, his father disapproves of his son's ambitions and wants him to become a farmer instead.Despite his father's objections, Joe continues to pursue his passion for horses and eventually becomes a successful jockey...