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

Thank you SO MUCH for your advice: it’s been a life-saver. Now I have hope that Wisdom will become a normal event horse!


She poured herself a glass of red wine and took it to the sofa. Reggie lumbered over to join her and she hoisted his hind end up with her right foot.


Emma ruffled his ears. “I have the best dog in the world and the best horse in the world!” she told him.


Reggie sighed his reply, followed by loud snoring.


She didn’t switch on the TV that night. Instead she began to visualize her first one day event. 7: Half Full or Empty Glasses


After the previous day’s success, her heart was so light, not even the most dithery of bank customers could annoy her. She exhibited exemplary patience with the old lady fishing helplessly in her handbag for her chequebook.


Chapter 6