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Mary Beth is excited to start at Foxhall Academy, a boarding school known for its strong equestrian program. When she learns that many of her new classmates are talented riders, she eagerly joins the junior riding program. Through challenging lessons and supportive coaching, she works to improve her horsemanship and overcome her own fears, ready to earn her place among the school's best riders.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Alison Hart
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