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After a memorable overnight camping trip with other members of Pine Hollow Stables, Carole returns home thrilled to find that she has been entrusted with the care of a beautiful thoroughbred stallion. The experience strengthens her friendship with her Saddle Club companions and deepens her love of horsemanship. Together, they discover the joys of caring for a horse, learning new lessons about responsibility, trust, and the bonds that form through shared adventure.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Bonnie Bryant
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