Jackie Won A Pony
Jacqueline Hope; generally known as "Jackie" - main character in series, and appears
in every single book
Barbara Ariadne Bettina Spencer; generally known as "Babs"- Jackie's cousin, again
main character in series, and appears in every single book.
Cherry Trees - Jackie's home
New Vicarage - Babs home
Scamp - Jackie's Golden Cocker Spaniel
June Torrence - tenant of Cherry Trees (N.B. In this book Jackie is currently living
with her cousin Babs, whilst her parents are abroad. Cherry Trees has been rented
out: and Mummy and Daddy [of Jackie] are mentioned but not given any first names.)
Sally Torrence - tenant of Cherry Trees
Pete Torrence - tenant of Cherry Trees
Reverend James Maitland Spencer - Babs' father
Stephen Clarke - editor of Horseshoes
Horseshoes - a pony magazine in which Jackie won a Pony from in a competition
Gwen Murrow - daughter of Mr Murrow
Mr Murrow - owner of Green Paddocks
Green Paddocks - a place (possibly a dealer's yard; it's not crystal clear) where
Jackie goes to find the pony that she has won.
Firecracker - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Dick Clarke - nephew of Stephen Clarke
Greensleeves - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Romany - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Damson - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Tulip - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Harmony - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Barbecue - pony that lives at Green Paddocks
Misty Morn "Misty" - pony that Jackie sees and has as a competition prize; appears
in every single book.
Captain - a cob (horse) that belongs to Jack Cooper
Aunt Monica - an Aunt of Jackie's
Jack Cooper - a local veg man/greengrocer
Aunt Alice - Babs' Mum
Michael Thorpe - young lad that Jackie meets (during the story)
Angela - Michael's sister
Weldon - a blacksmith
Wendy Harlow - a friend of Michael & Angela
Mary Harlow - a friend of Michael & Angela, also sister to Wendy
Bob Harlow - a friend of Michael & Angela, also sister to Wendy
Dr Thorpe - Angela & Michael's Dad
Mrs Thorpe - Angela & Michael's Mum (no first name given)
Robin Gosling - a newspaper reporter
Sybil Lester - a friend of Michael & Angela
Frankie Lester - a friend of Michael & Angela, also sibling to Frankie
Geoff - photographer & friend of Robin Gosling (no surname given)
High Coppin - Sybil & Frankie's house
Mr Lester - Sybil & Frankie's Dad
Bumble - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Dumpty - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Rocky - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Rusty - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Moonlight - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Moonbeam - a pony that belongs to Sybil & Frankie
Valerie Bunting - young girl who almost bought Misty
Ten Ponies and Jackie
Like most of the series, Jackie and Babs appear. The name of the Stables isn’t immediately
apparent - if anyone knows, please contact me.
Terrence Lane; generally known as "Terry" - lad that own the Riding Stables where
the story is based.
Rocket - a horse that lives at the Stables
Lyn Partie - a customer of the Stables
Ben Partie - a customer of the Stables; also sister of Lyn
Tim Partie - a customer of the Stables; also sister of Lyn
Sambo - a pony that lives at the Stables
Pixie - a pony that lives at the Stables
Ginger - a pony that lives at the Stables
Dotty Dunn - a customer of the Stables
Violet Newton - a customer of the Stables
Brownie - a pony that lives at the Stables
Bracken - a pony that lives at the Stables
Bluebell - a pony that lives at the Stables
Kim - a pony that lives at the Stables
Lucy Meakin - a customer of the Stables
Una Ross - a customer of the Stables
Monica Yates - a customer of the Stables
Dennis Croft - a customer of the Stables
Mulberry - a pony that lives at the Stables
Miss Harriet Ridgeway - proprietor of Southern Counties Riding School (a rival riding
school); also a horsy busybody
Mr Charles Lane - Terry's father
Winkie - a cat that lives at the Stables
Susie Fenn - a schoolmate of Jackie's
Mr William Foley - a retired Stockbroker, lives near the Stables.
Mr Sproson - a corn merchant
Mr Sutcliffe - a Police Officer/Sergeant
Alfie Kelly - an escaped prisoner
Price - a Police Officer
Mr Woodley - former owner of the Stables.
Jackie's Pony Patrol
Like nearly all the books, Babs, Misty, Jackie and Scamp appear. It is the first
appearance of Aunt Di; an aunt of Jackie, and she crops up in later books too.
Hilary Templeton - a character in the story; who happens to be a famous show-jumper
Dave Langton - a boy who is on holiday in the area
Chris Langton - a boy who is on holiday in the area, brother to Dave
Lenny Arter - a local tinker's boy, later adopted by Aunt Di
Ranger - a pony in the story, owned by Aunt Di
Jet - a pony in the story, owned by Aunt Di
Strawberry - a pony in the story, owned by Aunt Di
Patch - a pony in the story, owned by Aunt Di, who in the end is given to Babs. He
becomes Babs’ mount, and appears in the rest of the series. He is a skewbald New
Forest (hence the name).
Brownie - a pony in the story, owned by Aunt Di
Buttercup - a cow in the story, owned by Aunt Di
Tommy Vaughan - a friend of Hillary's
Robin Drake - a friend of Hillary's
Anne Vaughan - a friend of Hillary's, also sister to Tommy
Sheila Vaughan - a friend of Hillary's, also sister to Tommy
Artful Arter - Lenny's Dad
Fred Arter - Lenny's brother
Madame Lovengro - a fortune teller at a travelling fair
Mr Garside - an owner of a garage
Jackie and the Pony Trekkers
Jackie, Misty, Babs all appear.
Pinewoods Pony Trekking Centre - a trekking centre where all the action takes place,
in North Wales
Molly Collins - Jackie's pen-friend, lives at Pinewoods
John - brother of Molly
Tessa - cousin of Molly
Susan - sister of Molly
Viking - pony that lives in Pinewoods
Ranger - pony that lives in Pinewoods
Ed - guest at Pinewoods
Daystar - pony that lives in Pinewoods
Blackie - pony that lives in Pinewoods
Peter - guest at Pinewoods
Mark - guest at Pinewoods
Miss Esme Drew - guest at Pinewoods
Derek - guest at Pinewoods
Audrey - guest at Pinewoods
Christine - guest at Pinewoods
Ronald Green - workmate of Miss Drew
White Heather Trekking Centre - rival Pony Trekking Centre
Helen - guest at Pinewoods
Diane - guest at Pinewoods
Captain Evans - vet
Mr Rorkins - owner of White Heather Trekking Centre
Mrs Rorkins - Mrs Rorkins' wife
Ken - Ed's friend, guest at Pinewoods
Charlie - Ed's friend, guest at Pinewoods
Wing-Commander Gerard - owner of a Pony Farm
Mr Owen - local grocer
Mrs Gerard - Wing-Commander's wife
Pam Whyte - a famous showjumper
Acushla - Pam Whyte's horse
Wendy - girl-groom to Pam Whyte
Strawberry - pony that lives at Pinewoods
Peppermint - pony that lives at Pinewoods
Russet - pony that lives at Pinewoods
Goldie - pony that lives at Pinewoods
Rufus - Wing Commander Gerard's dog, an Alsatian
Cloudy - pony that lives at White Heather
Damson - pony that lives at White Heather
Bracken - pony that lives at White Heather
Star - pony that lives at White Heather
This book seems to be based on reality, as Judith Berrisford used to live in Llandudno.
Just outside Conwy (which is 4 miles from Llandudno) there used to be a real-life
pony trekking place called Pinewoods. Whether Judith had any links with it, I do
not know. It closed down a couple of years ago, though all the stabling etc still
exist: it is now run as a livery centre.
Fairy Glen does exist. Jackie gets charged 50p entry to go onto Fairy Glen; you may
be pleased to know it still costs that much 46 years later! It costs £3.00 to park
though, and if you do not pay up then you will get chased for your money! (I know
this from experience.) Llewellyn's Castle does not exist as a name itself, but it
is called PenyBryn Cottage, which in reality, is Llewellyn’s (an old Prince) lost
Palace. Additionally, the old Pinewoods is 2.5 miles (and easily trekkable) from
Conwy Castle, so it is possible that she could mean that. Additionally Bwlch-Glas
(a local gorge) does exist: it is about 8 miles away from the real-life Pinewoods
centre.
Coed Celyn does not exist, though there are plenty of places around the Conwy area
that it could be. Bluebird Cafe does no longer exist: though it used to. Before the
A55 used to take you near Conwy, the old route into Conwy used to have lots of cafes.
If anyone has seen Our Day Out, when they get near Conwy Castle they go into a cafe,
which is in fact the Bluebird Cafe. Certainly when Judith Berrisford was living in
the area, it would be running and thriving.
Torrent Falls and the similarly named Torrent Falls Cafe also do not exist, however
I think it is likely she means the Conwy Falls (and Conwy Falls Cafe) which is 2
miles away from Fairy Glen. Finally, Capel Bach does not exist: however like Coed
Celyn there are several places in the area that it could be. Similarly, Bryn Cledwyn
and Lake Heron also do not exist: again there are several local spots it could be.
Jackie's Pony Camp Summer
Also known as Jackie and the Pony Camp Summer. This information is taken from the
edition with that title.
Jackie, Babs, Misty and Patch all appear.
Paul Wayne - organiser of the Pony Camp
Pete Wayne - organiser of the Pony Camp, twin of Paul
Magpie - pony at the Camp
Daydream - pony at the Camp
Pinky - pony at the Camp
Sheila Wayne - sister to Paul and Pete
Rivermouth Stable - an stables nearby
Pixie - pony belonging to Rivermouth Stables
Strawberry - pony belonging to Rivermouth Stables
Bobbin - pony belonging to Rivermouth Stables
Mr Morrison - owner of Rivermouth Stables
Bess - a pony that lives at Birch Down Home For Retired Horses, is loaned to the
Pony Camp
Amber - a pony that lives at Birch Down Home For Retired Horses, is loaned to the
Pony Camp
Brownie - a pony that lives at Birch Down Home For Retired Horses, is loaned to the
Pony Camp
Magic Moment - a pony that lives at Birch Down Home For Retired Horses
Captain - a pony that lives at Birch Down Home For Retired Horses
Mrs Green - owner of Birch Down Home for Retired Horses
Cilla - guest at the Pony Camp
Wendy - guest at the Pony Camp
Roger - guest at the Pony Camp
Granny Wayne - Pete, Paul and Sheila's Granny
Gladys - guest at the Pony Camp
Tony - guest at the Pony Camp
Additionally like Pinewoods, Shell Island does exist in North Wales. It is approx
50 miles away from Llandudno, and like Pinewoods, it is not that far from where Judith
Berrisford lived. Sandbeach does not exist: although there are a couple of odd places
it could be.
Jackie and the Pony-Boys
Jackie, Misty, Babs, Patch and Scamp all appear
Pam - a pen-friend of Jackie and Babs
Tim Green - cousin of Derek
Derek Emett - a neighbour of Pam
Strawberry - Pam's pony
Mr Wells - Pam's father
Giles (no surname given) - cousin of Derek
Hilton Rise - where Tim & Derek live
Mr Windall - vet
Dr Emett - Derek's father
Mrs Emett - Derek's mother
Miss Griffiths (Nurse Griffiths) - Dr Emett's receptionist
Mrs Windall - Mr Windall's wife
Mr Trevelyan - a local Saddler
Star - a pony belonging to Valley View Riding Stables
Lynn Harmon - a groom at Valley View Riding Stables
Robin - Tim's pony
Swallow - Giles' pony
Bundle - Tim's puppy
Jackie's Show-jumping Surprise
Babs, Patch, Misty and Jackie all appear
Steve Rowlands - former National Hunt Jockery, owner of Golden Boy
Folly Farm - a place where Steve lives
Don Rowland - Steve's son
Carol Rowland - Steve's daughter
Aunt Di - Jackie's aunt and neighbour to Steve (appeared in a previous book)
Lenny Arter - Aunt Di's adopted son (again appeared previously)
Stableways - new name of Folly Farm
Golden Boy - a horse at Stableways; former Grand National Winner
Starshine - horse at Stableways
Corker - horse at Stableways
Hazel Dane - show-jumping pupil at Stableways
Angela Dane - show-jumping pupil at Stableways
Jill Bennett - show-jumping pupil at Stableways
Brian Woodley - show-jumping pupil at Stableways
Tony Lambert - show-jumping pupil at Stableways
Blenheim - horse at Stableways
Harkaway - horse at Stableways
Hi-Hope - horse at Stableways
Jackie and the Misfit Pony
Jackie, Misty, Babs and Patch all appear
Pinewoods Pony Trekking Centre - a trekking centre where all the action takes place,
in North Wales
Molly Collins - Jackie's pen-friend, lives at Pinewoods
Freckles - a pony that lives at Pinewoods
John - brother of Molly
Susan - sister of Molly
Robin - guest at Pinewoods
Gloria - a friend of Molly's
Frankie Rigby - real brother of Molly (N.B. In this book it is revealed that Molly
is adopted)
Debbie Rigby - real sister of Molly
White Heather Dude Ranch - rival pony trekking centre; in Jackie and the Pony Trekkers
it is called White Heather Trekking Centre
Brownie - a pony that lives at Pinewoods
Firefly - a pony that lives at White Heather, loaned to Pinewoods
Melody - a pony that lives at White Heather, loaned to Pinewoods
Jet - a pony that lives at Pinewoods
Robert Green - a guest at Pinewoods
Mrs Althea Turner - a guest at Pinewoods
Darkie - a pony that lives at Pinewoods
Jeremy Green - a guest at Pinewoods
Wellyn - a pony
Gwynneth Ellis - Wellyn's owner, lives at Coed Mawr
Animal Farm - local animal sanctuary
Nia Davies - owner of Animal Farm
Hugh Davies - Nia's husband
Mr Lloyd-Roberts - a vet
Mervyn - son of Mr Lloyd-Roberts
Maxie Walker - step-father to Frankie, Debbie and Molly
Ruby Walker - mother (real) to Frankie, Debbie and Molly
Mrs Collins - John and Susan's mother
Syd Rigby - father (real) of Frankie, Debbie and Molly.
Tessa also appears but there is some discrepancy. Tessa is described in my copy [of
Misfit Pony] as a cousin to John and Susan. However in Pony Trekkers she is described
as a sister to John and Susan. My copy of Misfit Pony is a first edition, however
Pony Trekkers is a (much) later reprint. So either Judith Berrisford has made a mistake
with this book, or in Pony Trekkers the publisher has changed it.
The locations:
Like Pony Trekkers, there are some real-life places. Beddgelert (and the mentioned
grave which also exists) is about 50 minutes’ drive from where the real life Pinewoods
is. Llanbedr does not exist near Pinewoods, but there is a place called Llanbedr-y-Cennin
, which is about 10 miles. However Llanbedr-y-Cennin is a tiny (and somewhat remote!)
village, whereas Llanbedr is described as a town. However, Judith Berrisford could
be meaning a town called Llanrwst (which is on the way from Pinewoods to Fairy Glen!)
which is 14 miles away. Devil's Kitchen is mentioned, which does exist (it is in
Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve) which is just over 20 miles away from Pinewoods.
Llyn Mawr (which means in English Big Lake) does not exist, however there are several
lakes in the area! Cerrig Fawr (a mountain) mentioned in the book also does not exist,
however there are tons of mountains in the area. Torrent Falls and Bluebird Cafe
are both mentioned again.
The only other point of interest is that Jackie and many of the Pony Trekkers visit
a Welsh Craft Shop. There is no shop called that, however in the locality there is
a (very small) chain called Craft Cymru (meaning Welsh Crafts) which you guessed
it, sells Welsh themed souvenirs. It's been going for donkey’s years, and probably
when Judith Berrisford was living in the area was going then!
Jackie on Pony Island
Jackie, Babs, Misty and Patch appear
Pony Island - a peninsular where the action takes place
Dougal - a pony belonging to Robin Lee
Robin Lee - a character in the book
Dave Lee - a character in the book, brother to Robin
Felicity - a character in the book, sister to Robin
Seashell Cottage - where Robin, Dave and Felicity have been staying
Havoc - a pony in the story, belongs to Dave
Moonlight - a pony in the story, belongs to Felicity
Tweetie - a dog in the story, belongs to Mrs Chivers (Gumby)
Mrs Chivers - woman in charge of Pony Island (and also goes under the name of Mrs
Gumby)
Cedric Chivers - son of Mrs Chivers (aka Mrs Gumby)
Valerie - a girl staying at Pony Island
Lynne - a friend of Valerie's
Sheila - a friend of Valerie's
Eddie - a friend of Cedric's
Ben - an old ferryman on the Island
Miss Angela Goodwood - a local showjumper, also journalist; works for the Society
for the Preservation of the Rural Beauty of Southern Britain
Colonel Drummond - President of the Society for the Preservation of the Rural Beauty
of Southern Britain
Jackie and the Pony Thieves
(Jackie, Misty, Babs and Patch all appear)
Roger Lovat - friend of Jackie's and former neighbour
Deidre Lovat - friend of Jackie's and former neighbour
Chris Lovat - friend of Jackie's and former neighbours
Feather - Deidre's pony
Rocket - Roger's horse
Corker - Chris' pony
Mr E "Ted" Gill - warder of the Forest (where they are staying)
Beauty - a pony belonging to Terry Cooper
Terry Cooper - a boy in the Pony Forest
Daisy - a pony that pulls the caravan/trap that Jackie & her friends are staying
in
Mrs Gill - Mr Gill's wife
Danny Garton - pony thief
Hartley Towers - a holiday maker; also happens to be actor
Shirley - grand-daughter of Hartley
Tim - grand-son of Hartley
Angela - grand-daughter of Hartley
Cherry Ripe - pony that Babs borrows during the course of the story
Mr Goodrich - pony dealer
PC Hickson - local policeman
Jackie and the Phantom Ponies
Jackie, Misty, Babs and Patch all appear
Singing Waters - a Fell Pony Stud, where the action takes place
Carol Rowland - Jackie's cousin
David Browning - former showjumper and owner of Singing Waters
Graham Wellfield - a neighbour of David
Heather Damson - Graham's pony
Tarquin - David's half brother
Centaur - pony at Singing Waters
Saladin - stallion at Singing Waters
Sarah Black - groom at Singing Waters
Stonebeck Bilberry - pony at Singing Waters
Stonebeck Blackberry - pony at Singing Waters
Stonebeck Bryony - pony at Singing Waters
Ebony - pony at stud
Elderberry - pony at stud
Mr Wellfield - Graham's father
Frankie Blake - brother of Sarah
Jackie and the Moonlight Pony
Jackie, Misty, Babs and Patch all appear
Cedar Farm Guest-House Restaurant - place owned by Jackie's Granny, and where all
the action takes place
Granny (Mrs Wayne) - Jackie's Granny
Mrs Summerville - friend of Granny's, also runs a home for retired horses.
Mr Mathers - owner of the land which the home for retired horses is situated; also
a JP and County Councillor
Terry Jeavons - local newspaper's cub reporter
Cecil Norton - Granny's chef-helper
Jonathan Dyke-Templeton - a boy in the story
Paul Dyke-Templeton - father of Jonathan
Mr Nigel Charlesworth - step-father of Jonathan
Golden Dawn - a polo pony belonging to Nigel Charlesworth
Farrowby Hall - former boys school nearby, empty
Thurster - a horse that lives at the Retired Horses Home
Musette - a horse that lives at the Retired Horses Home
Jackie and the Pony Rivals
Jackie, Misty, Babs, Patch and Scamp all appear
Lochside - a Highland Pony Stud, where the majority of action takes place
Fiona - a school-friend of Babs
Mrs Isabel Duncan - owner of the Stud, Fiona's aunt
Rob - son of Mrs Duncan
Macgregor - a stallion at the stud
Cloud - a pony at the stud
Miss Elspeth Gordon - owner of a rival pony stud
Pixie - a pony at the stud
Sandy Macphearson - ghillie at Auch n' Creary
Laird of Lochside - Cloud's foal
Highland Laird - a stallion at the stud
Highland Lassie - a pony at the stud
Lochside Gypsy - a pony at the stud
Mr Urquhart - vet
Moonlight - Arab stallion that Jackie found; belongs to Carl Fossley's Circus
Mr Fossley - owner of Moonlight and the Circus
Cobweb - a pony at the stud
Herman Maitland - a potential buyer; American
Cora Maitland - wife of Herman; American
Tiptree - a pony at the stud
Jock Fyfe - driver of the horsebox
Tiptoes - a pony at the stud
Heather Belle - a pony at the stud
Jackie and the Missing Showjumper
Babs, Misty, Jackie and Patch all appear
Rory O'Brady - country singer, owner of two showjumpers
Hunter's Rise - where Rory lives and all the action takes place
Armchair - horse belonging to Rory
Damson Gin - horse belonging to Rory
Deborah; generally known as "Debbie" - Rory's cousin and groom
Colleen - Debbie's horse
Shaun - Rory's brother
Maureen Keegan - Rory's Aunt
Bridget - Aunt to Rory, Shaun and Debbie; Maureen's sister
Sybil Vereker - friend of Debbie's
Carol - cousin to Jackie and Babs; also Aunt Di's daughter
Eversley Towers - where Sybil lives
Adam Bell - Shaun's friend
Angela Taylor, generally known as "Angie" - a girl in the story
Gypsy - Angie's pony
Jim Haines - boy that comes to help; thief and saboteur; real name Pete Field, friend
of Debbie's
Mr Myatt - a vet
Mr Redbrook - local knacker
PC Hoxton - local policeman
Miss Torbet - Angie's headmistress
Change Ponies Jackie!
Misty, Babs, Jackie, Patch and Scamp all appear
Copenhagen - pony in the book
Charles Lang - character in the book, competition entrant
Felicity Wayne-Smith - character in the book, competition entrant
Sally Star - character in the book, competition entrant
Edmund Star - character in the book, competition entrant, brother to Sally
Dirk Star - character in the book, competition entrant, brother to Sally
Karen Star - character in the book, competition entrant, sister to Sally, also Dirk's
twin
Colonel Graham - official at competition; also organiser of the competition
Mrs Green - Riding Club Secretary
Viking - pony belonging to Dirk Star
Three Paddocks - the Star's home
Colleen - a pony belonging to the Stars
Brigand - a pony belonging to the Stars
Rowan - a pony belonging to the Stars
Woodbine - a pony belonging to the Stars
Barney O'Rorke - works for the Colonel
Cushla - a kitten that Jackie found
Jackie’s Steeplechase Adventure
Jackie, Misty, Babs and Patch appear.
Patrick O'Hara - manager of the Gilmour Training Stables (a steeplechasing yard)
Mr Gilmour - owner of yard
Roddy Sloane - young jockey at the Stables
Green Meadows - house where Jackie lives plus Misty and Patch
Mrs (Eva) Charnley - helper/cook that comes 3 times a week to Green Meadows
Mummy and Daddy (of Jackie) - mentioned in the book, no first names given
Scamp - dog that belongs Jackie
Mrs Sloane - secretary to the Stables; also Roddy's mother
Kilty - dog that belongs to Mrs Sloane
Sharon Dobson - stable lad (also referred to as a stable girl) at the yard
Holly Nisbet - as above
Brutus - guard dog at the Stables (a Great Dane)
Front Runner - horse at the Stables (steeplechaser)
Bonnie Boy - as above
Cottage Pie - as above
Bert Walker - another "lad" at the stables, second-in-command to Patrick
Johnny Pollitt - an apprentice
Honey Fair - a mare at the stables, not a steeplechaser but for breeding instead
Silver Streak - horse at the Stables (steeplechaser)
Carribean Honey - Honey Fair's foal
Halcyon Days - horse at the Stables (steeplechaser)
Lively Lady - as above
Simon Goody - lad at the Stables
Muffin Man - horse at the Stables (steeplechaser)
Araby - a horse at the Stables (not a steeplechaser, but a horse that goes on the
gallops to accompany the steeplechasers)
Gary - a jockey (no surname given)
There is a kitten also in the book, but it's not given a name.
Dawn Harrison
