Libby Thump's life is a perfect mix of horseback riding, art, and her
dog Margaret until her resilience is put to the test when she must learn
to ride a challenging pony in this chapter book companion to Libby of
High Hopes, which Kirkus Reviews called "a solid choice for horse
lovers," from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Elise
Primavera.
Libby Thump still wishes for a horse of her own, but she's very happy
riding Princess, the aging horse who belongs to Sal, the stable owner of
High Hopes Farm. Libby loves Princess and her gentle ways, and Princess
loves Libby. Then one day Sal says she has to ride Saddleshoes
instead--and Saddleshoes is the most difficult pony at the stable! Sal
says Princess is too old to be ridden much longer and that Libby is
outgrowing her, so Libby is stuck: ride Saddleshoes, or don't ride at
all. But Libby is nothing if not determined, and so she decides that the
only way to live up to her potential and achieve her dream of being the
best rider in the world is to try something new. Can she find a way to
win a blue ribbon riding Saddleshoes?