There is a mare with a fine head preening herself nearby, and you walk up to make friends. She jumps a bit, turning to look at you with a quick smile.
"Hello, I'm Lourne," she introduces herself. Lourne is a one-sided conversationalist, apparently. "I guess you're completely new ... You've met the stallions, haven't you? They are all fine chevei, and they don't ever fight. Most of us are thankful for that. Some stallions fight like mad and the akali falls apart."
"What's the akali?"
"Just our word for herd. Are you going to take a foal home? That would be wonderful. Just be sure to do some reading up, first, please."
