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Trail Ride Rescue

This is supposed to be the best summer of 14-year-old equestrian Charlie Robinson’s life, starting with the big announcement of who is going to step into the role of equestrian team captain, a role she’s been working toward for the past few years.

When someone else is named captain, everything changes. Charlie finds herself dealing with disappointment, spiraling anxiety, and a new team captain who makes mistakes Charlie never would have made. As if that wasn’t enough, one teammate seems determined to make her life miserable.

Until the day an accident on the team trail ride reminds her that leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about trust, teamwork, and true friendship.

Silver Charm

WINNER OF THE LITERARY GLOBAL BOOK AWARD

When champions retire, who fights for their tomorrow?
In the high-stakes world of horse racing, thoroughbreds capture our hearts with their thundering hooves and breathtaking speed. But what happens when the cheering stops and the spotlight fades? Silver Charm is not just a biography of this famous horse’s life and career. It also takes readers behind the scenes of an extraordinary mission to save racing's greatest athletes from a fate worse than losing.

Follow the incredible journey of Silver Charm, the oldest living Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, and discover the passionate network of "old friends" who've dedicated their lives to ensuring retired racehorses live out their golden years with dignity and love. From the boardrooms of racing executives to the rolling pastures of retirement farms, this is a story of second chances, unwavering loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds between humans and horses.
Part heartwarming rescue story, part insider's look at the racing industry, Silver Charm reveals how a movement of dedicated individuals transformed the future for thousands of Thoroughbreds. Their victory isn't measured in lengths or times—it's measured in lives saved and legacies honored.

Because every champion deserves a champion.
Perfect for horse lovers, racing fans, and anyone who believes in the power of compassion to change the world. Gold Medal winner of the Literary Global Book Awards.

The Five-Dollar Horse

This is the edition with twenty-one black and white photos.

A boy, a horse, and an impossible dream...

When the school bully started teasing Drew Anderson, the young boy found solace riding his mother's old horse, Rusty. Whether spending time grooming the horse or galloping through the pasture, Drew found that the stresses of school and the constant bullying faded when he was with Rusty. When it was time to retire Rusty, however, Drew felt lost without a horse to ride. That was until he heard about a national essay contest where the first prize was a horse!

When the call came informing Drew that he had won the writing contest, he was thrilled to meet his new horse, Rimfire, a beautiful young Morgan. Together, they learned about trail riding, bumblebees, and snowstorms. Entering the show ring, Rimfire carried Drew to many blue ribbons, and that's when he heard about the Morgan Grand National, the pinnacle event of the Morgan show world. Drew dreamed of making a victory pass at the Grand National on his beloved horse, but as time went by, it seemed unlikely they would ever have the chance to compete at the prestigious show. Would Drew and Rimfire ever make it to the biggest show in the Morgan world? And what about that victory pass?

Based on a true story, The Five-Dollar Horse proves that no dream is impossible if you work hard and never stop believing.

Includes twenty-one black and white photographs of the real horses behind the story.

Clip-Clop Chronicles: Volume 2

Over the summer, chocolate rider Roz (as she likes to call herself) made big strides in her personal equestrian journey; she started a new business, beat her nemesis, Zoe, in her first-ever Beginner Novice event and won the support of her family - a family who didn't believe riding horses was a sport, let alone a sport in which Black people participated.After hearing a rumor that she will soon be getting her very own horse, Roz secretly prepares for her new equine partner, Gator. Though she quickly learns how tricky it can be planning for something that she's not supposed to know about. Focused on keeping a positive mindset, Roz presses on.During her preparations, Roz is tested by her family. They believe riding horses is not that hard, and make a bet that they can easily learn how to ride. As they are all athletes, Roz finds herself doubting her own riding abilities and fearing that her family may be right. On top of that, Roz has been paired with Zoe for a class project, forcing the enemies to put aside their differences for the sake of a good grade.If Roz can keep her plans secret, prove to her family that riding is harder than it looks, and work with Zoe without punching her in the face, this may be the best Christmas yet. It's not going to be easy, but with the help of her twin sister Estelle, her best friend Cristy, and her new friend Jazzy, it just might be possible.

Clip-Clop Chronicles: Stories of a Girl and her Horse Adventures

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Part of the Clip-Clop Chronicles series:

Set in central Florida, Clip Clop Chronicles follows the journey of Roz, a sassy yet insecure, twelve-year-old, horse-crazy girl, determined to make it to the top of the equestrian world. Nothing and no one will stand in her way. Not her arch nemesis. Not Florida thunderstorms. Not even her family, who thinks riding horses is a sport that Black people just don’t do.

When it comes to sports, her very large family shines in all aspects of track and field. Roz runs just slightly faster than a snail. But riding? She’s a budding star. She has everything she needs to make it to the top: a twin sister who always has her back, a best friend who shares her love of horses and her own business to fund her dream.

Roz’s savings account is just shy of the amount she needs to compete in her first Beginner Novice event. When her lawn mowing business takes a hit with the latest thunderstorm, her journey turns into an uphill battle she was not planning for. It’s one obstacle after another, including a bully begging for a punch in the face!

Roz feels like giving up. Until she finds the support and inspiration she needs from the place she thought she would never find it. Her family.

Jumping over Challenges

Can friendship conquer all?

The school is buzzing with excitement about the upcoming festival that takes place in the spring, and Madison and her friends have entered the horse jumping competition.

As the festival approaches, they wrestle with their doubts and uncertainty about friendship and winning.

When someone tries to sabotage the competition, friendly games become a quest for the truth.

Will a former enemy step up to clear their name?

Grab a copy of Jumping Over Challenges. This heartwarming tale from the Girl Adventure series is a must-read for middle-grade girls who adore horses, stories about friendship, and the excitement of a horse jumping competition.

Madison’s Challenge

True friendship means never letting go.

11-year-old Madison had it all in Kent Cove, never expecting her life to change. But when she decides to break free from her toxic friendship with Lori, her life is met with new challenges.

Madison discovers her new friends are true when they protect one another from a rabid dog and bullies at school.

But Lori won’t go away.

Madison struggles with pressure from Lori, who is eager to regain Madison's friendship.

Will Madison ever open the friendship door for her again?

This captivating story follows a young girl as she tackles the many challenges of being a pre-teen—a delightful read for grandparents, perfect as a mother-daughter reading activity.

Tilly’s Courage

Being the new kid is never easy…

Tilly has just moved to Kent Cove with her family. The only thing that she can look forward to is her horse named Patches. When she is riding and jumping with Patches, Tilly is flooded with confidence.

If only she had the same confidence in making friends. At her new school, Tilly struggles with her homework and the bullies who tease her. At home, she struggles with her loneliness and her brother, who constantly pushes her away.

When Tilly experiences a serious horse-riding accident, it’s a wake-up call for everyone. Tilly’s brother realizes just how much he loves her, and Tilly realizes, with the support of her mom and Uncle Josh, that part of growing up is letting go. With this in mind, can Tilly turn things around with those bullies at school?

Tilly’s Courage is the perfect book for kids struggling to fit in or make friends. It’s a heartwarming family story that builds on the lessons learned in Morgan’s Journey to teach young girls courage and self-love.

Morgan’s Journey

Being the new kid is never easy…

Morgan Jones has just moved to Kent Cove with her family. Moves are always tough but she tries to see it as a new adventure. Hopefully she’ll have no trouble fitting in with the other girls in her neighborhood.

The bullying and harassment start right away, turning Morgan’s life into a nightmare. Even the girl Morgan thinks is the nicest acts mean to her. How can she stop the bullying when she did nothing wrong to begin with?

Morgan’s mother gives her some faith-based advice and urges her not to fight back against bullies. But Morgan doesn’t see any alternative or any happy ending in sight.

However, she knows she can’t give up. This is her new home and she is determined to make friends and find a peaceful solution to her problem. To do that, maybe she just needs to understand the bully more.

Morgan’s Journey is the perfect book for kids dealing with bullies or trying to fit in. It’s a mother daughter book that will warm you with its happy home life portrayal as well as Morgan’s personal growth as she learns to overcome her problem

Awesome Possum

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Part of the Awesome Possum Pony Club series:

From the author of the popular "Blaze of Glory" series comes the story of an angry boy, a lonely horse, and no possums at all. Ben’s never been this unhappy. His parents got divorce,d and he moved to a small town where he doesn’t fit in. He has no friends. That is, until he meets a beautiful but suspicious black horse. Panther is even more troubled than Ben. And unless Ben can convince Panther to trust people again, the horse’s sorrow may cost him his life.

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