Free Rein: The Steeplechase Secret

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Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . I don’t really know what I’m doing,” Jacqui said uncertainly, holding the hose that Jan had given her.

The riders of Bright Fields Stables are playing a game of Truth or Dare – or rather, Truth or Mare, since the horses are involved, too! Two minutes later, and without a sniff of a stable management lesson, she is grooming and tacking up, before galloping merrily over the most luxurious hills this side of New Zealand with nary an adult in sight. It champions the tireless commitment and energy that goes hand in hand with horses and has fast become the well-informed read for competitors, owners, supporters and enthusiasts at every level and from every discipline. Mia's father is influential, so she is asked to participate in some of the first races, leaving the other girls to spy on her since they aren't included. They make up a team of three, rotating between riding the horse and running to cover a long distance.She's ready to take it easy and enjoy some downtime with her family, her best friends, and her horse, Raven. Some exciting NaNoWriMo news for me this year is that I’ve already finished the next Free Rein book to be titled Hurdles. The year prior they had set aside an afternoon a week for Jacqui to help Geordie keep on top of her schoolwork. Once Jacqui had managed to thoroughly cover the mare with water on her near side, Jan suggested Jacqui hold the mare and Geordie use the hose to wet the mare’s right hand side. And it is a JOY to finally have non-white characters, plural, in the very white environs of pony entertainment, and even more so that this is never mentioned, it’s just a thing that is.

Suddenly, we hear a commotion behind us and look to see Bob charging in our direction, red ribbons stuck to him and two red heart shaped balloons in his mouth. You can read the Kindle or paperback versions of this book and it is free to read on Kindle Unlimited. She also told the girls that with Hannah controlling the head of the mare; it was Hannah’s job to move Dollar’s head towards herself and Jacqui if the mare tried to kick out with her hind legs, push her hind end toward Jacqui or got nervous. The cast is compelling – fashion-conscious Rosie is the series’s MVP, but Zoe and her new stable friends Becky and Jade are so watchable I want to be in their gang.If two people were washing, they were often tempted to be on opposite sides of the horse and the handler couldn’t be on both sides at once. And having a book that focuses on the meaning of Christmas – even in the middle of the year – seemed quite relevant for a December release (well, two! Zoe meets Raven, an incredibly glamorous black number straight out of the Lloyds adverts, cursed with staggeringly incompetent yard owners who fail to look after him beyond whispering dire warnings about Raven being a bit tricky.

When Geordie had asked how it was unsafe, Jan pointed out that one person needed to hold the horse and it was better if that one person was on the same side as the person doing the washing. And if you’re up for a discussion on a suitable cover, you’re welcome to head along to my Instagram page or my Facebook page, where various covers are being discussed as the most suitable. I recommend this book both children up to 10-11 years old, who will not be able to leave the book, but also the elders, who, like me, will see it as an intriguing and enjoyable experience. THE GAITPOST is a carefully curated collection of the best of the best from within the equestrian world. Zoe's close relationship with her mother and her sister, Rosie, is especially nice to see, and she does still talk to her father via Skype, which is a reality with which many children have to deal.Pulling on a jacket and a pair of gumboots she stepped off the front porch, running to the back of the house. Once a light cotton rug had been placed on Dollar to keep her clean and dry, Hannah placed her in one of Jan’s smaller yards, taking off the head collar before closing the gate securely after her. Keep up with all the latest book-related goodies on our blog and interact with authors in our Twitter chats.

Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition.Learn how we are encouraging the intellectual and personal growth of all children, beginning with literacy. A. for the craggy cliffs, wild beaches, and mysterious moors of an island off the coast of England, it's not long before Zoe is drawn into the wonderful world of Bright Field Stables.