Regina Rowanson has trained in the equestrian art of show jumping since before she could walk. She and her horse, Sonic Seventeen, have competed in some of the country's biggest events. As one of the top juniors in the US, there's a meager few competitions she hasn't won. But all of that will change. Stone Creek Academy, a brand new private school designed specifically for the world's best junior riders, has just opened its gates to its first students ever. Word is that it will be the toughest school in the nation. The stakes will be higher than any rider has faced, inside the ring and out. And Regina has been invited to attend. All is seemingly well until a dangerous prank goes horribly wrong. Faced with decisions that will affect the rest of her life, Regina's equestrian career may be over. On top of that, the Academy is threatening to give her spot to another rider. Can Regina find the heart to ride again and claim her place at Stone Creek? Or will this end her riding career?

I was never capable of creating relationships with people. I could never connect with anyone or anything but animals, horses in particular. My horse became my home, the only thing that gave me the feeling of being intertwined with reality. The day I lost my horse to a violent and sudden colic was the day my world completely fell apart. The longer he was gone the more isolated I became. I more than desperately needed something to change my life.

Thirteen year old Allegra Mason is given the opportunity of a lifetime when she is handed the cheeky but extremely talented rising three year old colt Arrow to train and care for as part of the famous 'Colt Challenge' at Shadow Hill Stables. But Ally is younger and less experienced than most of the other participants, and battling with her crazy foal, school, friendship issues and her hated rival Cassidy French, it's hard to get anywhere. But with the help of new-found friend and incredible rider Lacey Johnson, she hasn't lost all hope. #Wattys2014

“Maybe. It was all maybes, ifs and buts; nothing was going to bring him back. Nothing. Jenson is gone and he is never coming back. “ Natalie Reynolds. At the young age of 17, was a rising star in the equestrian world. Everything was going to plan before her whole world came crashing down when her beloved horse, Jensen, was injured beyond repair or rest in a freak accident during one of Natalie’s many events. After that day Natalie refused to get back into the saddle, she refused to go on with her riding career. That was until a troublesome young skewbald Warmblood, Belvedere, arrived at her parent’s barn, throwing Natalie head first into a journey she never thought she’d relieve after that fateful round that cost her, her most prized horse.

Sadie Artiveda is a trouble maker. Ever since her parents died, and she moved in with her aunt and uncle, she has been trying her hardest to get in trouble. Or at least to get noticed. So when her aunt and uncle merge a big stable with their own, Sadie is forced to work there. Sneak peek: "face it Arthur. The girl you have working, she can ride."

Charlotte Dumont is a 13 year old girl who is bubbly, bright, and friendly. But one day, her life changes for the worse. She gets sent to her mom's house in North Carolina, where she finds out dirty secrets about her mom, dad, and most of all, her quaint little Californian town that she used to be apart of. Follow Charlotte through her journey packed with struggles, boys, friends, and most importantly, horses.

❝Seventeen riders, three finalists, one scholarship.❞ Welcome to Briarwood Elite Riding Academy the number one training facility in the whole world with on campus schooling for young riders with dreams of becoming champions. Every year Briarwood hosts a Briarball competition and this year the prize is bigger than ever; the chance at a scholarship for the finest young riders in the world. Riders will be tested on strength, agility, courage, intellect and of course their riding ability in the hopes of winning the scholarship and prize money along with any horse of the students choosing. So saddle up and let the games begin! Blair Thyme is a young aspiring Canadian rider with the hopes of one day winning gold for her country when news arrives that she has qualified for the 2014 Briarball competition Blair is incredulous! Now Blair has one sole desire; to win the scholarship, attend Briarwood boarding school and becoming the best Canadian rider ever but will rivalry, revenge, love, loss and mystery crush her dreams? ❝Book One of the Briarwood Series.❞