Draft:Frog: The Horse That Knew No Master

Frog, the Horse who Knew No Master is a children's novel by S. P. Meek. Illustrated by Charles Hargens.

Two chapters ("Scott Makes Good" and "Two Little Cats") were previously published as short stories, and acknowledgment was extended to the original publications for permission to include them.

Plot
Frog had been foaled in Costa Rica. He had been purchased by the army and shipped under the ownership of a U.S. cavalry unit to the Canal Zone during the construction of the Panama Canal.

But now he faced a bleak fate— marked for euthanasia on the upcoming visit of the Army veterinarian.

Renowned for his unruly and dangerous behavior, Frog had earned his name for his signature move. He would crouch down and suddenly buck with a half turn at the same time. This had proven too much for most soldiers to handle. However, hidden beneath his incorrigible nature was untapped potential, both as a valuable asset to the army and as a promising polo pony.

His fortunes take a turn when a different man enters the scene, challenging the conventional methods of training. Officer Roy Scott opts for a unique approach, demonstrating to Frog that not all riders resort to whips and cruel bits; instead, he employs a method fueled by love and understanding.

Trivia
Frog was a real horse that S.P. Meeker rode during his time in the Army. However, he does state that it isn't accurate history but the locations in Panama, and many of the incidents in the story are true.