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After a severe riding accident, Ash learns to communicate with horses through natural horsemanship, easing her fear and developing a bond with Lightning, the horse that caused her injury. She faces a hostile cyberbully and an anti-horse campaign at Linley. By standing up for Lightning at a school meeting, she protects the horse and moves up to Level A, securing a scholarship. Meanwhile, Ash, Becky, and Pree launch a polocrosse club to revitalize the Shady Creek Riding Club, threatened by development and a decline in participation. The story follows Ash’s growth as a rider and activist, balancing friendship, education, and the love of horses.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Kathy Helidoniotis
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