Jane Badger Books
Save the Ponies
(Methuen, 1971) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Reprinted in pb by Methuen, 1976, 1982
Uncle Arthur has to find new homes for Magic and Moonshine. They go to live at the Brewery
after meeting the Shire horses at the Horseman’s Sunday service/parade.
(Methuen, 1971) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Reprinted in pb by Methuen, 1976, 1982
Uncle Arthur has to find new homes for Magic and Moonshine. They go to live at the Brewery
after meeting the Shire horses at the Horseman’s Sunday service/parade.
Pantomime Ponies
(Methuen, 1969) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant,
Reprinted in pb by Dragon 1970, 1976
Methuen pb 1977
Magnet pb 1982
Angela and Ian come to stay with their uncle, who
has two pantomime ponies: Magic and Moonshine. Then
There is an accident with Magic, and the two aren’t
sure if they’ll be allowed to stay.
(Methuen, 1969) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant,
Reprinted in pb by Dragon 1970, 1976
Methuen pb 1977
Magnet pb 1982
Angela and Ian come to stay with their uncle, who
has two pantomime ponies: Magic and Moonshine. Then
There is an accident with Magic, and the two aren’t
sure if they’ll be allowed to stay.
Sue-Elaine Draws a Horse
By Coakes, Marion & Hirst, Gillian
(Pelham, 1971)
Written by Gillian under her married name
Set against the background of Marion Coakes and her horses, this is the story of Sue-Elaine, and the difficult
palomino, Sea-Blond. Sue-Elaine is an art student, and when she first claps eyes on Sea-Blond, she wants to
draw him. Once the horse comes to Marion’s stables, Elaine wants to own him, but he is only there for a short
stay. She is helped in her quest to find him again by Mark, who has depression after an accident, but is stirred
out of it by Sue-Elaine and Sea-Blond.
(Pelham, 1971)
Written by Gillian under her married name
Set against the background of Marion Coakes and her horses, this is the story of Sue-
palomino, Sea-
draw him. Once the horse comes to Marion’s stables, Elaine wants to own him, but he is only there for a short
stay. She is helped in her quest to find him again by Mark, who has depression after an accident, but is stirred
out of it by Sue-
Sweet Rock
(E J Arnold & Son Ltd, 1966)
Cover uncredited
Sweet Rock is a pony, owned by the spoilt boy Chris Bowman, and he treats her very badly. Despite this
unpromising beginning, Sharon King, who can’t afford a pony of her own, or even riding lessons, sees
something worthwhile in Chris, and tries to reform him.
(E J Arnold & Son Ltd, 1966)
Cover uncredited
Sweet Rock is a pony, owned by the spoilt boy Chris Bowman, and he treats her very badly. Despite this
unpromising beginning, Sharon King, who can’t afford a pony of her own, or even riding lessons, sees
something worthwhile in Chris, and tries to reform him.
The Team from Low Moor
(Evans, 1965) Illustrated by Marcia Lane Foster
The Low Moor Pony Club is the poor relation of a wealthier branch. Its ponies are an odd assortment, but its
children are keen. When a member, Charity Whitford, meets the former show jumper Laurence Croft, who was
blinded in an accident, he is intrigued by the Club, and starts to instruct them. Eventually the team improve so
much they are in with a chance to compete at the Prince Philip Cup at the Horse of the Year Show. Besides
the ponies, there is a frisson of romance too.
(Evans, 1965) Illustrated by Marcia Lane Foster
The Low Moor Pony Club is the poor relation of a wealthier branch. Its ponies are an odd assortment, but its
children are keen. When a member, Charity Whitford, meets the former show jumper Laurence Croft, who was
blinded in an accident, he is intrigued by the Club, and starts to instruct them. Eventually the team improve so
much they are in with a chance to compete at the Prince Philip Cup at the Horse of the Year Show. Besides
the ponies, there is a frisson of romance too.
Gillian Baxter - Bibliography 2
Bargain Horses
(J A Allen, 1992, softback)
Mary Conway has dreamed of buying a bargain horse which will prove to everyone just how good a trainer
she is. Her daughter, Gemma, is the one who has to ride the procession of difficult and dangerous horses
Mary finds, until the terrifying Weston appears.
(J A Allen, 1992, softback)
Mary Conway has dreamed of buying a bargain horse which will prove to everyone just how good a trainer
she is. Her daughter, Gemma, is the one who has to ride the procession of difficult and dangerous horses
Mary finds, until the terrifying Weston appears.
My Book of Pony Stories
(Dean 1991, illus Elisabeth Grant)
Contains: Pantomime Ponies, Save the Ponies & Ponies in Harness
Reprinted 1992
(Dean 1991, illus Elisabeth Grant)
Contains: Pantomime Ponies, Save the Ponies & Ponies in Harness
Reprinted 1992
Ponies to the Rescue
(Methuen, 1983 - laminated boards)
Uncle Arthur and Angela take Magic and Moonshine to the local children’s hospital, where they are a huge
hit. As there is no money to organise riding lessons for the children, they fundraise to fund the lessons. Gina,
the greengrocer’s daughter, is in a wheelchair and longs to ride the ponies, but her mother won’t let her
as she thinks she will be hurt. Gina, however, is a very determined girl.
(Methuen, 1983 -
Uncle Arthur and Angela take Magic and Moonshine to the local children’s hospital, where they are a huge
hit. As there is no money to organise riding lessons for the children, they fundraise to fund the lessons. Gina,
the greengrocer’s daughter, is in a wheelchair and longs to ride the ponies, but her mother won’t let her
as she thinks she will be hurt. Gina, however, is a very determined girl.
Ponies in Harness
(Methuen, 1977) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Reprinted in pb by Methuen 1977,1982,
Mammoth, pb, 1994
Magic and Moonshine are entered for a driving competition. When Uncle
Arthur breaks his wrist, Ian and Angela drive the ponies and their cart in
the Horse of the Year show
(Methuen, 1977) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Reprinted in pb by Methuen 1977,1982,
Mammoth, pb, 1994
Magic and Moonshine are entered for a driving competition. When Uncle
Arthur breaks his wrist, Ian and Angela drive the ponies and their cart in
the Horse of the Year show
Ponies by the Sea
(Methuen, 1974) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Methuen pb, 1976
Magnet, 1982, Mammoth, 1994
Angela and Ian have taken Magic and Moonshine to
the seaside to star in a summer show.
(Methuen, 1974) Illustrated by Elisabeth Grant
Methuen pb, 1976
Magnet, 1982, Mammoth, 1994
Angela and Ian have taken Magic and Moonshine to
the seaside to star in a summer show.
