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15 year old Lainey Kessler wants nothing more than to spend time with her horse, Ashes. When her dad looses his job, her parents give her an ultimatum; prove he's worth it and win 100 blue ribbons by fall, or say goodbye forever. 
Can she do it? Or will she have to say goodbye?All Rights Reserved

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Chapter 1: A Bad, Bad, Day
Fri, Feb 10, 2017

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Chapter 1: A Bad, Bad, Day
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