The story will be in Avery's POV the whole book except for a small part in chapter 18 Avery is an average 17 year old with normal parents, and a normal life. When avery discovers that her parents are leaving for a business trip and that she is staying at her grandpas horse ranch in Kentucky, she thought it was the worst thing in the world, until she meets an Appaloosa named douchess. she instantly decided that she would be the one to ride this horse. Even tho she has a horse to train and one to ride on she still has an enemy named Carol. After she finds out there is a dressage show she enters it. After Carol found out she was in it they both decided that this meant war.

Willow and Sydney are best friends, bonded by their love of horses, competitions, and the stables they call home. But when a box of strange codes is uncovered - and a series of horse thefts leaves everyone on edge - the girls are pulled into a mystery deeper than anything they expected. As school starts back, things seem to calm down... until Cosmo, a quiet grey Lipizzaner mare, arrives, and Willow finds herself forming an unexpected connection. At the same time, Sydney discovers a wild, red-dusted black stallion roaming the moors - a horse she can't stop thinking about. Training, shows, friendship drama, and trust issues unfold as both girls try to balance competition with their growing bonds to their horses. But just when everything feels like it might settle... Someone shows up claiming the mysterious stallion belongs to them - and everything unravels. Perfect for horse-lovers and fans of friendship stories with a twist, this is Book One of a gripping series full of heart, horses, and secrets.

Sydney and Willow have always dreamed big-but nothing could have prepared them for the whirlwind their lives are about to become. After a tense legal battle over Sydney's beloved horse, Dusk, and a string of shocking twists, the sisters' world changes when they're accepted into one of the country's most prestigious riding academies. Between grueling training schedules, new subjects, and learning to live away from home, every day feels like a fresh challenge. But just as they start to settle into their new routine, an unexpected figure from their past appears-one who could shatter the fragile sense of safety they've built. Now, Sydney and Willow must juggle exams, competitions, and the bonds they have with their horses... all while facing questions that don't have easy answers.

For Olympic equestrian hopefuls in the United States, Glengate Academy marks the best opportunity of their careers. The super-private, extra-elite, invite-only school recruits the top Olympic prospects, in both horses and riders, from around the US to ride and train with former Olympians and International competitors. At the end of four years, the cream of the crop will receive grants to help them begin their professional and international careers. Emma Brenton has dreamed of attending Glengate since the day she could ride. By some miracle, she manages to squeak into the group of invited riders. But, Glengate is a whole new level of challenging, for any rider, and Emma is no exception. The fact that she's here on a scholarship and using a school horse makes her a target for many of the other girls who come from wealthy families. Between overloads of schoolwork and intense training sessions, the competition to stay at the academy is fiercer than anyone could've imagined. Could Emma's dreams be ruined before they have a chance to take flight?

In the scenic Willowbrook Valley, the prestigious Willowbrook Equestrian Academy unites two young riders, Lily and Alex, drawn together by their love for horses. Lily is a prodigy, seeking a deeper connection with her horses beyond success, while Alex arrives with a natural talent and a desire for belonging, valuing the bond with his horse, Star. Their paths cross during a team event, initially clashing due to their differences. But as they collaborate to save the academy from financial woes through an innovative fundraiser, they learn that the rider-horse connection goes beyond technique. Facing challenges, including a mischievous horse named Shadow, they work together to transform him with patience and love. Through their journey, they save the academy, forming unbreakable bonds with each other and their horses. "Hoofbeats of Friendship" is a heartwarming tale of growth, unity, and the power of friendship in the world of horse riding.

Note: This book is the sequel to A Challenge, which is on my account, but can be read as a standalone. Cover designed by @Conejumper Vanessa Ireden is used to winning. She's a good rider, and has the best horses to do it. Medallion was supposed to be one of those horses, but the quirky mare has no intentions of doing so. For five months she frustrated Vanessa, so Vanessa decides she has no choice but to sell her. However, when what would have been her third win of the eventing season is stolen from her by a gray gelding called Challenger, and his rider, Tessa Wellen, her world starts changing. Intrigued by the gray gelding, Vanessa wants to buy him. But Tessa turns her down firmly, and Vanessa can't understand why, until she rides him herself and finds out the gray gelding is not as easy to handle as she thought. Her pride bruised, her confidence shaken, but her eyes open, Vanessa must make the choice to try again with Medallion. And if she does, to learn another way.

Ally Johnsen was an ordinary horse loving 14 year old girl until the day came that would change her life, forever. After a big fall during a competition, Ally is blinded. She moves away to start a new life away from New York and big cities, in a new neighborhood in California. Ally is taken away from her best friends, her horse, and her old life. Moving isn't easy in the first place, meeting new people, going to a new school, and having a new house, but when your blind? It seems like the hardest thing ever, especially when you are only 14. Cole Weston is mad at the world. His father for leaving him and his mother when he only was six, his former friends for betraying him, and his step-dad and mother for dying in a car crash. But, when Cole meets Ally, he sees that everyone might not be bad and hope for her as well. Ace is an abused 4 year old horse, he has been through hell and back, until he finds himself free from his old life and in a new place. One day he sees Ally and, just like Cole, realizes that she is different. Will two "broken" souls be able to mend each other with the help of horses? or will it all come crumbling down?

The Fagan family has always loved horses, and now they're making their lifelong dream a reality-starting a horse farm in Tennessee, specializing in race-bred Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Fagan and their five children: fifteen-year-old Khloe, fourteen-year-old Noel, eight-year-old Nathan, and five-year-old twins Allie and Ariah. Khloe is heartbroken about leaving her home and friends in Kentucky, but the excitement of owning a horse farm-especially the chance to have a horse of her own-makes the move easier. She has dreamed of this moment for as long as she can remember. But there's one problem: her family's budget is tight, and they can only afford to buy mares for their breeding and training program. While accompanying her dad to a horse auction, Khloe stumbles upon a stunning dapple-gray Quarter Horse mare-her dream horse. But this mare isn't just wild-she's been abused, broken, and has lost all trust in humans. Now, Khloe faces two challenges: convincing her dad to buy the mare and, if she succeeds, proving to the frightened horse that they are meant to be. But with a horse this damaged, the journey won't be easy. Can Khloe earn the mare's trust, or will someone get hurt in the process?