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When a spirited young girl takes a position helping out at a neighboring stable and riding school, she and her beloved pony are quickly drawn into the bustling horse show circuit. Together they learn the skills of horsemanship, the discipline of training, and the excitement that comes with each competition. Along the way, she experiences the camaraderie of fellow riders, the joy of improving her pony’s performance, and the challenges of working hard to earn a place at the show ring.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Jean Slaughter Doty
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