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In the Frame (Riders 5)
Macmillan 1995. Cover photo Bob Langrish.
There’s a new groom at the stables, but she appears in a mysterious way, and there’s
mystery about her
right from the start. Then Alex realises the mystery girl is Jade
Lamond, missing supermodel, and Alex
gets sucked into the world of modelling herself.
Against the Clock (Riders 6)
Macmillan 1997. Cover photo Bob Langrish.
Character
List
Top dressage judge Sid Shackleton asks to see Barney, which could mean selection
for the Junior Team
for Alex. But everything goes wrong when a girl claims that Barney
(who has a mysterious past) is her
pony Dino, and she wants him back.
Perfect Timing (Riders 7)
Macmillan 1997 Cover photo Bob Langrish.
Dominic Davidson is intelligent, sensitive and a gifted rider. But he's in trouble
and only Alex can save
him from a police arrest...
Winning Streak (Riders 8)
Macmillan 1997 Cover photo Bob Langrish.
The last of the Riders series, in which Blake Kildaire, famous showjumper, visits
the Sutton Valley Pony Club
to give a lecture and demonstration. Blake is also connected
with Hollywell Stables, Samantha’s first series.
There’s good news for Alex -
threatening
anonymous letter, but it soon becomes obvious the author must be someone on the course
he’s
running....
Jodie
(Riding School 1)
Macmillan 1999
Jodie is a talented rider who must find the
courage to get back in the saddle followinga horrific traffic accident.
Emma
(Riding School 2)
Macmillan 1999
Emma has to prove her innocence when it appears her carelessness has placed one of
the riding school
ponies in danger.
Steph
(Riding School 3)
Macmillan 1999
Steph is shocked when she is dropped from the top riding group. She recklessly turns
her back on everything
she has been taught, and risks losing Monty, her pony, for
ever.
Kate
(Riding School 4)
Macmillan 1999
It looks as if there’s a poltergeist at the stables, as odd things keep happening.
Taps suddenly turn themselves on,
bales of hay are moved and tack disappears. None
of this makes for a good atmosphere at the stables, and horses
and riders are both
edgy. Kate decides to solve the mystery.
Sophie
(Riding School 5)
Macmillan 1999
In the Saddle magazine has invited the girls to star in a photo story to appear
in the magazine. It will feature
an Akhal-
Rachel
(Riding School 6)
Macmillan 1999
Brook House is nominated for Riding School of the Year.
Riding School: Three Girls, Three Ponies, Three Exciting Adventures
Jodie Emma, Steph,
Macmillan 2001
Racing Start (Winners 1)
Macmillan 2001
Justina Brookes’ ambition is to win the Grand National, but no one in the racing
world thinks a girl can do it.
The Justina discovers Murphy’s Law, a horse she begins
can win the National, and when top jockey
Rory Calligan begins to believe in them,
it looks as if Justina might just achieve her ambition.
Crossing the Line (Winners 2)
Macmillan 2001
Dolphin Barn, the stables where Justina Brookes works, don’t seem to have any faith
in her or Murphy’s Law.
So, she decides to race at Ascot for the rival trainger, Adam
Valentine. Will her decision mean the start of a
more glamorous career flat racing,
or the end of her dreams?
Breaking the Rules (Winners 3)
Macmillan 2002
Justina’s talent is now being recognised, and she’s starting to get public recognition,
but this brings its own
problems. Her safety, and Murphy’s Law’s are being threatened
by someone who is determined to stop her
succeeding. Justina has to decide whether
to risk herself or her horse, or give up her dream.
Race to Glory (WInner 4)
Macmillan 2002
At last, Justina and Murphy’s Law are within sight of the National, but can they do it?
