Cross Creek Equestrian Academy is one of the most prestigious riding schools in the United States. It accepts only the most elite riders in the country. - Blaire Grant is a seventeen year old girl living life with her mom in southern Illinois. She fell in love with riding at the age of six and never looked back. - When Blaire gets accepted to Cross Creek Equestrian Academy on a rider's scholarship, she is excited to start her new life, but will she be able to deal with the cliques, difficult classes, and busy schedule? Will it turn out to be too much for her after all? - Highest ranking so far.... #1 in thoroughbred

14-year-old Britney has wanted to ride competitively since she first laid eyes on a horse, but her family has never had enough money to pay for riding lessons. So when hard working Brittany wins an academic scholarship to the prestigious Laurel Heights Academy, she's thrilled. Laurel Heights's riding team is legendary. But competing with rich girls who have ridden since they could walk is not going to be easy, and pretty soon Brittany is pushing herself to win at all costs. For Britney, second best is not an option.