Saddling Up {thewattys2015}
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Welcome to Windsor Preparatory, Where some People fail and Others shine.
Windsor Preparatory isn't just known across the world for it's excellence in academics, It's also known to produce famous equestrians from all over the world. Only the most skilled riders and and the most deserving students are asked to attend this prestigious bording school in the country side of Seattle, Washington.
Eleanor Hastings is the newest rider to join Windsor's elite team. She is accompanied by her trusty and sweet mare, Elle. She thinks classes will be a breeze as she's a straight A student. She knows riding will be a breeze, she's been a competitive rider since she was 6.
NOT. Things get off to a great start. But then enter, mean it-girls and tuff competition. Eleanor is wrong. Classes are difficult and Riding for the most prestigious academy in the world isn't what she thought would be.
Would you crack under that pressure? Will Eleanor and Elle be sent back home or Will she rise to the top? And
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