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

She reread the email to make sure there was no mistake. After the third reading she was able to focus on exactly what Jason (Jason!) wanted of her.


Suddenly she thought about Ms Larimar. She was the barn instructor: if Jason came there to film he’d wonder why shehadn’t sorted the problem. The truth would come out and she’d be furious. Emma would need to find another barn A.S.A.P.


Oh boy! This was going to be tricky. How should she handle it?


Although bitterly disappointed with the trainer, Emma didn’t want to humiliate her. After serious consideration, Emma decided to be honest—as tactfully as possible—about the situation and see how Jason reacted.


(She wasn’t quite ready to call him Jason just yet)


Your proposal sounds very exciting, and I’d love to be a part of your new series if the BBC takes you up on it.


However, I need your advice once again. It concerns my instructor.


Chapter 7