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'Saddle Club' entire series
Description: For horse lovers everywhere! For students in grades 6-8. #kids
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Horse Care
by Bonnie BryantHORSE CARE IS MORE THAN RIDING. When Lisa Atwood and her mother visit friends in a nearby town, Lisa doesn't expect to have a good time. She doesn't seem to have a lot in common with Marguerite, the friend's daughter, so it could be a long afternoon. But when Marguerite suggests that she and Lisa go riding, things start to look up. Marguerite's horse is gorgeous, and she's very pleased with it. In fact, she's so pleased that she rides off and leaves Lisa on a strange trail. Lisa doesn't mind too much--her horse is old but sweet-natured and it's a nice day. Then the mare stumbles, and Lisa is thrown. She can't ride and she can't walk. She's alone with just the horse for company. Can the horse care for Lisa and keep her safe until help arrives?
Rocking Horse
by Bonnie BryantIt's time for the annual Willow Creek Junior High spring dance. Since the dance is open to everyone, the Saddle Club will be there and so will Stevie's boyfriend, Phil. Unfortunately, this also means that Veronica diAngelo will be there. The Saddle Club is determined not to let Veronica ruin their fun. But Veronica has her own plans. She arranges for the Saddle Club to be stuck at Pine Hollow the night of the dance--taking care of her horse, Danny. But when the Saddle Club decides to go to the dance after all, Veronica is the one in for a surprise. They bring Danny with them, proving once and for all that he's a horse with a rock-and-roll soul.
Horseflies
by Bonnie BryantCarole has never considered school one of her favorite things. She isn't a bad student, but she'd much rather spend time with horses than with algebra equations until she starts doing a research project on famous horses in history and literature!
English Horse
by Bonnie BryantLady Theresa, otherwise known as Tessa, will soon arrive at Saddle club. Veronica never forgot how this cousin to the Queen snubbed her when they were in England. Will Veronica start a new revolutionary war? Or can the Saddle Club keep the peace?
English Rider
by Bonnie BryantTessa and Veronica are best friends? That's the way it looks. Instead of hanging out with the Saddle Club, Tessa is spending all her time with Veronica. They talk together, shop together, and even ride together! Veronica is thrilled and can already see herself invited back to England to meet the Royals. Stevie, Carole, and Lisa are confused. Have they lost one of their best friends to their worst enemy?Could it be that Veronica and Tessa have managed to bury the hatchet? Or is there something else going on?
Wagon Trail
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club is heading west on the Oregon Trail. They are taking part in the famous wagon train ride across the American West. Things may be a little easier for these modern pioneers, but they still have their fair share of problems to face.
Horse Thief
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club is taking part in a big Pony Club rally being held at Pine Hollow. Riders from all the local Pony Clubs are there, including Stevie's boyfriend, Phil Marsten. For once Stevie and Phil aren't being too competitive so everyone is having a good time--until a thief spoils the fun by stealing $500 from the stable office. Veronica diAngelo says she saw Phil hanging around the office and acting suspiciously. And Phil did need money. But he'd never resort to theft, would he? Is Veronica up to something? Or is there a thief among the riders? It's up to the Saddle Club to find out and clear Phil's name.
Quarter Horse
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club is nearing the end of their Oregon Trail ride. It's been a long ride, and it's about to get longer: Stevie Lake's competitive nature is taking over. When a boy on the trail ride boasts that he can do almost anything having to do with horses better than a mere girl, Stevie decides to take him up on the challenge. Before her friends know what's happened, Stevie is having a rodeo out West.Has Stevie finally met her match? Can her friends stop this Wild West duel before things get out of hand? Or does this young cowboy have something else in mind when he challenges Stevie to a roping and hog-tying contest?
Schooling Horse
by Bonnie BryantLisa Atwood thinks she is finally getting a horse of her very own. A new horse has arrived at Pine Hollow and Lisa is convinced that her parents are planning to buy it for her, so of course she volunteers to help school it. But training this horse is a lot more difficult then Lisa thought--in fact, it turns out to be dangerous. Meanwhile, Carole Hanson is having schooling problems of her own. She's about to fail a course, and she doesn't know where to turn for help. Should she try to struggle through on her own? Or admit defeat and just give up? Can the Saddle Club turn these two schooling disasters into happy endings?
Horse Fever
by Bonnie BryantJanuary is the cruelest month, at least for the Saddle Club. The weather is miserable: cold, rainy, and muddy. No one can go riding outside, and everyone is sick and tired of being inside. The only things left to do are clean tack and ride in the indoor ring. The Saddle Club is bored--bored of riding and even of horses. So what can they do? Lisa decides to try her hand at needlepoint--can't get much further away from riding than that. Carole decides that this would be the perfect opportunity to write a great novel. And Stevie decides that a little time in the kitchen whipping up treats sounds like a great idea. Will these activities help them rediscover their love of horses? Or is the Saddle Club about to untack for good?
Secret Horse
by Bonnie BryantStevie, Carole, and Lisa are hoping to compete in a prestigious horse show. So they're doing everything they can to stay in stable owner Max Regnery's good graces, including lots of extra chores around Pine Hollow.
Show Jumper
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club is going to the horse show. So is Veronica diAngelo, and she is already deciding where to display her next blue ribbon. But she may be in for a shock. The Saddle Club has a secret weapon: Samson, the natural born jumper. He and Lisa Atwood could steal the show.As Lisa competes, she realizes that Samson is even better than they thought--and a lot better than she is. And the other riders are mean-spirited and seem to think that winning means destroying the competition, not just doing your best. Do Lisa and Samson have the right stuff to take the blue? Or will they have to settle for less than their best.
Sidesaddle
by Bonnie BryantTiffani is a new rider at Pine Hollow Stables. Carole and Lisa think she's a good rider, but Stevie can't get over her frilly riding gear. Suddenly Stevie is in competition with Tiffani, determined to win at all costs--even if it means learning to jump fences riding sidesaddle. Sugar and spice and everything nice--is that what Stevie is made of?
Lucky Horse
by Bonnie BryantCarole Hanson and her father are going camping, leaving her horse, Starlight, in her friends' care. But Stevie and Lisa get so busy with Starlight that they neglect their own less fortunate horses.
Driving Team
by Bonnie BryantThe Saddle Club has to learn all about driving horses. Stevie has to work with Veronica diAngelo on a special driving team project: teaching their horses to work as a team. How are the horses going to work together if their owners can't?
Starting Gate
by Bonnie BryantCarole Hanson, Stevie Lake, Lisa Atwood, and Veronica diAngelo are headed to California for a Pony Club rally. On top of that, their good friend, movie star Skye Ransom, needs their help or his career may be over. The Saddle Club is thrilled to spend time on the movie set-- so is Veronica, who's convinced that it's only a matter of time before she ends up costarring with Skye. But it's not all lights, camera, action!--they still have to compete in the rally, and that just got harder: Their horses have gone missing! Will The Saddle Club ever see their beloved horses again? Can they help save Skye's career? This exciting trip to sunny California may be a little too exciting, even for The Saddle Club!
Million Dollar Horse
by Bonnie BryantHoney-Pie the new horse is a sweet old mare. Now Honey-Pie is a millionaire! Mrs. Fredricks left a million dollars to her and nephew Paul. But Paul wants Honey-Pie's money. It's up to Saddle Club to save Honey-Pie.
Horse Love
by Bonnie BryantLisa Atwood and her family are on vacation, but it isn't all fun in the sun. Something's wrong between her parents. She thinks it's serious, and she's worried. Then a handsome guy sweeps Lisa off her feet and all of her problems seem to melt away.
Horse Spy
by Bonnie BryantThe President and his horse-crazy daughter will be visiting Washington. Carole invites the girl to come for a ride at Pine Hollow. Security men walk around Pine Hollow, asking for security clearance for horses. But what happens when a real spy turns up?
Show Judge
by Bonnie BryantIt's time for a new project at Horse Wise. Everyone is being paired with a younger rider to learn all about competing in a horse show except Carole Hanson, that is. Carole's going to be the judge, and Veronica diAngelo doesn't think that's right.
New Rider
by Bonnie BryantA new rider is stealing Carole's spotlight.Zachary Simpson has only just started riding at Pine Hollow, but everyone is totally impressed by his natural talent. Everyone except Carole Hanson, that is. She's glad that he seems to love riding, but she's a little uncomfortable at how much attention he's getting from everyone else in Pony Club. Is Carole just jealous? And is Zach a mere flash in the pan, or is he the real thing? The upcoming Pony Club competition should give Zach a chance to show everyone what he's capable of and answer those questions.But Zach falls apart, and the show is a disaster. Then he announces that he's going to quit riding. Suddenly it's up to Carole to remind Zach of all the things that make riding and horses so special. Can she convince him to get back in the saddle?
Hard Hat
by Bonnie BryantStevie's on the loose in New York City!Stevie Lake thinks she knows everything there is to know about getting along in New York City -- until she meets Regina Evans. Regina is the daughter of a New York friend of Stevie's mom. When Stevie and her mother visit the city, Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Evans catch up on old times -- while Regina introduces Stevie to her friends and their favorite hangouts.It's a lot of fun until an accident leaves Regina and Stevie in real danger. But just when things look worst, Stevie gets a chance to prove that a horse can always save the day -- even in New York City
Horse Feathers
by Bonnie BryantStevie Lake's a mom-to eight fuzzy goslings!Stevie Lake entered a contest to win a down comforter. Instead she got a new "family"-a nestful of goose eggs. But when the eggs hatch, it's love at first sight for Stevie and the goslings. Now Stevie's learning that being a mom is hard work: the goslings want to go everywhere Stevie goes, even to Pine Hollow. Stevie has to keep her "kids" safe while trying to learn a new skill-vaulting. The Saddle Club is determined to master vaulting and show Veronica diAngelo that success takes more than fancy coaches. Can they pull this off? Or is The Saddle Club plus eight goslings and one vaulting horse a recipe for disaster?
Trail Ride
by Bonnie BryantLisa's on the trail ride of her life!Lisa Atwood and Carole Hanson are going to the Bar None Ranch to see their friend Kate. Of course, the Bar None means horses, but this year there's also a cool archaeological dig going on nearby, and the girls are frequent visitors to the site. They're having a perfect trip-and what better way to enjoy it than with a bareback midnight trail ride to watch a meteor shower? On the trail ride, Carole falls seriously ill, and Lisa has to leave her to get help. But there are other people out in the desert that night, and they don't want Lisa to go anywhere. Now Lisa must ride for her life-and Carole's.
Stray Horse
by Bonnie BryantSomething's wrong at home and Lisa feels powerless every time her parents get angry at her or at each other. When CARL, the County Animal Rescue League, puts out an SOS for volunteers, Lisa knows she's found a place where she'll be appreciated. Before long, a stray horse named P.J. steals her heart. But just as things seem to be getting better, Lisa's parents deliver some news that will change her life forever.Stunned and upset, Lisa pulls away from everyone--even her friends--and devotes herself to caring for P.J. Stevie and Carole know that The Saddle Club can pull through anything, as long as they're together. But how can they help Lisa if she keeps shying away? When a fiery and famous show jumping team arrives at Pine Hollow and begins stirring up trouble, Carole and Stevie have to convince Lisa that they need her help--fast.