Bedtime Story | Hoxie's Horse Hike

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Hoxie's Horse Hike

Hoxie the fox was a very small fox.

small cartoon fox with big eyes

He had a very big wish.

small cartoon fox looking up at something large with wonder

"I wish I could ride a horse," he said with a sigh.

small cartoon fox looking up sadly

One day, Hoxie saw a sign.

small cartoon fox looking up at a large sign

"Horse Rides!" it said. "Come and see!"

large sign with "Horse Rides!" written on it in a whimsical font

Hoxie was so excited! He ran to see.

small cartoon fox running with excitement

There, in a pen, was a big brown horse.

big friendly-looking brown horse in a pen

"Hello, horse!" said Hoxie. "Can I ride you?"

small cartoon fox looking up at a big friendly-looking brown horse

"Of course," said the horse. "Hop on!"

small cartoon fox with a surprised expression looking at a big friendly-looking brown horse

Hoxie was a little scared, but he got on.

small cartoon fox looking timid while climbing onto a big friendly-looking brown horse

The horse started to walk. "Clip, clop, clip, clop."

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse through a field

Hoxie held on tight. He was so happy!

small cartoon fox grinning gleefully on the back of a big friendly-looking brown horse

They went up a hill and down a hill.

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse up a small hill, then down the other side

"Look at me!" shouted Hoxie. "I can ride a horse!"

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse, pointing at himself proudly

Hoxie rode the horse all day long.

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse through a forest

They went through the woods and by a lake.

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse past a lake

Hoxie saw a duck and a fish and a bug.

small cartoon fox pointing excitedly at a duck, a fish, and a bug while riding a big friendly-looking brown horse

"This is the best day ever!" said Hoxie.

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse with a huge smile

Soon it was time to go home.

small cartoon fox riding a big friendly-looking brown horse toward the sunset

"Thank you, horse!" said Hoxie. "That was fun!"

small cartoon fox hugging the nose of a big friendly-looking brown horse

"You're welcome," said the horse. "Come back soon!"

small cartoon fox waving goodbye to a big friendly-looking brown horse

Hoxie went home, happy and tired.

small, sleepy cartoon fox walking home

He knew he would see his horse friend again soon.

small cartoon fox sleeping soundly, dreaming of riding a big friendly-looking brown horse

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