show riding

Daija's new job at the prestigious riding center North Wind Acres enables her to take extra lessons and join the show team, but balancing her responsibilities with her desire to hang out with the wealthy friends she made at the center is challenging.

"A narrative guide to showing horses, from how much to practice beforehand, what the show classes entail, what judges are looking for, and what to wear and expect as you perform"--.

For Raesha, competing isn't just about the speed of her horse or the thrill of the win. It's about honoring her mother's memory. Raesha knows minus five on the scale will let her sit deeper in her saddle, make her horse lighter on her feet. But the more Raesha focuses on the win, the more she starts to push away the people she loves.

Follows the daily life of a ten-year-old horse enthusiast as she takes riding lessons, cares for her pony, and competes in horse shows.

Abby introduces her horse Silver Star, or Star for short, and tells how she learns to ride him, how she cares for him, and how she competes in horse shows with him.

Describes the training and competition of an exceptionally talented fifteen-year-old rider on the horse show circuit.

When her friends doubt her dream of becoming a diplomat, Megan visits the magic attic where she helps a blind girl who wants to be a trick rider.

A ten-year-old girl relates her experiences as she and her pony train and prepare for riding competitions.

Text and pictures describe a horse show and how horses are prepared for it.