Showjumping Stories

Being edited |Book 1 of the Strides series| Veronica Ross can't get used to the fact that she's living a dream. She has a rich family, amazing horses, and an acceptance to the most prestigious equestrian academy in all the UK. Aside from that, she is the worlds youngest olympic eventer. Being accepted into Cedar Crest Academy may seem like a dream, but it quickly becomes a nightmare. But when she must get another horse for the academy, Veronica doesn't want to be "the spoiled rich girl" at her new school, even though the academy is full of other rich riders. So she keeps it a secret, lies to her friends in school, and starts to believe her own lies too. She fools everyone but Kenzie Stoneman. She learns Veronica's secret and lets everyone know, Veronica will do whatever it takes to earn her friends' trust back, even if there is a twist in the story no one can prevent.

Carson Lavin has always been in the spotlight. As the son of the Buffalo Bills starting quarterback, Zach Lavin, Carson was practically born into it. Now the starting quarterback and captain of the football team at University of Michigan, he's determined to prove he's different from Zach. He's his own person. Grace is no ordinary girl, being related to Chicago Bears Defensive Lineman, Alex Rivera. While Grace had been competitive in the hunter jumper ring since she was 7 years old, her first love had been football, often playing with her brother. As one of the best high school quarterbacks in Colorado, she led her team to victory multiple times, even winning state. Despite her legendary high school career, no colleges offered her, believing she didn't have what it took to succeed at the college level. Even as she pursues her dream of being a professional equestrian, she still carries the sting of rejection. As Carson and Grace's world collides, their chemistry is undeniable, but so are the challenges they face. Grace fights with unfulfilled football dreams while Carson struggles to forge his own path, separate from his father's.

Lilly Rivers has overcome many challenges throughout the past year, but the biggest one was moving from all she knew. All she has with her is her two horses, Storm & Goldie, and her things, but everything else is fresh and new. Will the new start & competitive show circuit be what her family has been looking for?

Ariel Whitman didn't think life could carry on after the death of her mother. Living with her depressed father and twin siblings, they barely made enough income to keep the lights going. However, all of that changes when she receives a scholarship to the prestigious Willow Lane Academy. Ariel never believed she could be the person her mother was, a horse whisperer who made miracles happen, but a fresh start with fresh faces could change everything.... Madison Samuels was used to seeing life through the shadow of her older sister. The daughter of the headmistress to Willow Lane Academy with her whole life planned out in front of her, she never thought she could be known as anything other than Olivia Samuels sister. But with the start of the new year, Madison is determined to make her own name for herself, even if it means going against what her family wants.... The horse whisperer and the headmistress' daughter Two very different worlds come together under the willow trees And you can bet that this school won't be drama-free...

In 2024, the United States of America took a crushing loss in the Olympics. They never placed once. Fearing the effect this will have on America's reputation, the government decides to experiment a bit and train college students solely for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games. Thus, Kingston University for the Gifted was opened on an island off the coast of Southern California. Here money doesn't matter. There's no tuition- just a signed contract demanding appearance in the Games. Kyle grew up mucking out stalls in exchange for riding lessons. His family never had much money, so fancy riding instruction never was an option. When a scout appears at a show offering him a way into the big leagues, he doesn't refuse. But will he regret his decision in a world filled with backbreaking work, huge expectations to live up to, and quite a few 1,500 lb animals with minds of their own?

Isabelle has always wanted to be a professional equestrian. Will her dreams come true when a trainer from an elite riding school in England sees her ride or will she continue riding at the barn she has ridden at her entire life...and what about her lease horse Opal she won't be able to jump that high? WILL ISABELLE LEAVE EVERYTHING SHES EVER KNOWN OR WILL SHE STAY AND PASS UP ON HER LIFETIME DREAM?

That Pony! Everyone wanted That Pony. No one knew his name. He was pretty! He was strong! But they didn't care about him. Only about how he looked. Until he found his house. The pov is riders pov speaking with ¨I¨and sometimes pony's POV. Its about going into buisness. The showjumping buisness, the girl that bought him was a rich snob. Will she change? And can ¨that pony¨ find a loving boss?

coming out and turning the corner, a huge blob almost knocks the wind out of me. shit, that was unexpected. 'oh my gosh! i'm so sorry, are you okay?' a soft accented voice asks me. i'm startled by the collision, so it takes me a few moments to recenter myself. i look down with my hand pinching the bridge of my nose. the first thing i notice is this person's giant doc martins. he's standing pretty close to me, but i don't blame him since we, just like, collided. i look up at the voice. no, that's his shirt. i look even more up. okay, there we go. that's his face. he's hella tall. i freeze a tiny bit at the sight of him. oh shit, he's cute.

13 year old Morgan has been riding at Moon Valley Riding School for 3 years when one sunday a new arrival comes that will change her life. However there are a few issues they must over come before they are crowned the forever team.

RE-WRITE OF BSRA--TAKE FLIGHT Meet Blair. Tomboy to the max and the school heartbreaker. Blair excels in the show ring and has the medals and experience to prove it. Her best friend and twin brother Jonah is the same way. The twins are internationally known and seen as the best, being the only two from North Carolina's Ellington Stables on the Youth National Equestrian Team, AKA The YENT. Joining them on this journey is Olivia, Blair's best friend forever on the YENT and Jonah's girlfriend. Join Blair, Jonah and Olivia on the ride as they start new at the most prestigious riding academy in the world, Blue Springs.

Taylor Hall is the most independent girl you'll ever meet. She has learned to adapt to any new situation after traveling up and down the east coast for horse shows. But when she and her horse Luke step into the most prestigious equestrian boarding school in America, Taylor doesn't feel at home, not at all. The classes will push her, the competitions will test her, and the people just might break her. It'll be her choice if she chooses the leg up or if she'll be heading home.

Emily Holbrook is a rider who isn't very well known, but little did she know it was all going to change. Emily has a dream of Olympic Gold. She's 15 years old, started riding at the age of ten and it's been her dream since she first sat on a horse. It's just her and her Mom living alone, her dad died of cancer when she was just 2 years old. Emily hasn't got her own horse yet but that's all going to change. Is she going to become an Olympic Gold Medalist?

Ali Chandler is a young eventer who just got the chance of a lifetime to train at Lansdale Academy, an exclusive Equestrian boarding school in New England. Although this is a an amazing opportunty that could take her places, will she be able to stay through out the unexpected problems and drama?

It's not always a simple thing, posting as much info about things as I can get. I'm always searching for information to learn more about horses and riding, so I'm here to help the new riders and asking older riders and experts for help.

Joe is back at five star ridding academy but it is the last term and missing a term after her horse raven gave berth to a foal named Petal ,has hit joe she has to work hard to keep up ,but will all the challenges in the way stop her . The end of term show is the on chance joe can get the attention of a sponsor ,to pick her up at the end of the seven years ,but many have the same idea ,and coming from the first year she has to beat all the top years who all have six year on her . Read to find out more

Kira Glent is a 13 year old girl who has been riding horses since she was 4. Read more to find out the story of her life at Red Horn Riding Academy.

*The sequel for The Impossible Dream* Lily Young was many of the young girls inspired by Casey Jackson at the 2016 Olympics one year ago. Many young riders dreams are to compete at the Olympics or at Badminton, but Lily's dream is to secure The Trio and become one of the few riders with The Grand Slam. But when Lily looses her beloved horse and someone is set out to ruin everything that she does, is her dream a goal or just a stupid fantasy?

"Steady," I said as I gave a half halt with my outside rein to get Nova to listen to me. My young anglo arabian gelding slowed his stride and we built up impulsion before sailing cleanly over the small eighty centimere red and white vertical. "Well done," I heard a voice say from the outside of the indoor arena. "That was nice and neat." I used my seat and brought Nova into a relaxed trot as I looked over to see mum standing at the gate watching. "He's really starting to come along nicely now," mum said referring to Nova. I leant forwards and gave the black gelding a pat on his neck before slowing him to a walk. "Gosh, he's brilliant," I said with a smile on my face. "He's got so much potential and willingness."