The Show Horse
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Show Horse

By Elaine Heney

Book #2 in the Connemara Adventures series

A bullied girl enters a horse show to prove herself. Can she win and avert disaster?

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Clodagh, a determined 12-year-old, faces ridicule at Briary riding school with her pony, Ozzie. Humiliated but undeterred, she enters the Manor horse show to prove her worth. As the stakes rise, Clodagh must navigate challenges and unexpected threats to the Manor. Will her bond with Ozzie be enough to triumph and save the day? Dive into this heartwarming adventure of courage and friendship.

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12 year old Clodagh begins riding lessons at the local riding school, with her Connemara pony, Ozzie. But when Clodagh and Ozzie appear at Briary riding school for their first lesson - bareback and in a headcollar - they get bullied by the Briary riding students. Clodagh leaves the school in tears, vowing never to return.Clodagh decides to enter Ozzie in the Manor horse show to prove Briary riding students wrong. But just how far is she willing to go to win? And who can save the Manor and Mrs. Fitz from a huge disaster? Join Clodagh and Ozzie on their next exciting adventure to find out. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged over 8.Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between girl and horse - that can last a lifetime. This book follows the success of the first book in this series - The Forgotten Horse.This is the perfect children’s equestrian book for young readers, girls, boys, tweens and teens to curl up with and enjoy. Enjoy the second book in the Connemara Horse Adventure Series for Kids.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
146
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about sports and recreation
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 4, 2022
First published
March 30, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780955265389

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