Emma keeps her Thoroughbred horse, Wisdom, at Blakewell Stables, where Ms Larimar is the barn instructor. But Emma has a major problem. Wisdom rushes his fences, which stands in the way of Emma’s ambitions to compete with him in events one day.<br><br>The other riders at the barn ask Emma and her wild horse to leave their group lessons. Emma is already riding on a shoestring and her finances are severely stretched by expensive private sessions with Ms. Larimar, yet Wisdom doesn’t improve and the instructor gives up on her. Enter horse trainer and television star, Jason Etaloni. Will Jason's knowledge and experience be able to reign in Emma's wild steed? Or will she be forced to put Wisdom out to pasture for good?

Shoestring Rider

So Emma had been forced to take private lessons for both disciplines, and she had to fit in with Ms Larimar’s schedule. Which meant a lesson early that Saturday. 3: An Injustice to Wisdom


At six A.M. Emma awoke, about to fall off the edge of her bed. Reggie lay sideways on the duvet, snoring and enjoying plenty of room.


She arrived promptly to prepare Wisdom for their 8:30 lesson, before the group lessons started.


Her instructor showed up: “Okay. let’s see if we can finally get your chap to slow down, shall we?”


Please, Wisdom! I want to go back to group lessons!


“How long has it been since our last jumping lesson?”


Her instructor frowned. “Oh, well, can’t be helped.” Emma felt the implied criticism of her commitment level, as if greater dedication on her part would miraculously provide funding for more frequent lessons.


Chapter 3