num_pages: 138
description: All of AJ’s dreams seemed to be coming true when her parents bought her a pony of her own, but the reality has turned out to be quite different. Squib is young and difficult to ride, and without enough knowledge and support to know how to fix things, AJ feels like she’s just going around in circles without any hope of ever improving.  Then a chance encounter leads her to Katy, who has practically grown up on horseback and has a string of talented jumping ponies. The two girls quickly become friends, and soon AJ is making the kind of progress she’d only ever dreamed was possible. As the world of competitive show jumping is opened up to her and Squib begins to show his true potential, AJ starts looking forward to a fun season ahead.  But there’s something that Katy’s not telling her, and it’s going to change everything between them…  Reader comments for FIRST FENCE:  "REALLY GOOD! Love it!"  "So well written, and also very instructive for the young rider/reader."  "I love your characters, human and equine. AJ is learning at the speed of knots, and so would your young readers be."  "Your writing is fabulous, it flows so effortlessly."  "You must have met some stubborn/naughty ponies in your time, you describe their behaviour very well!"  "Ah, horse people. Outwardly wealthy, inwardly scraping money together. Your characters are so believable!"  "I loved this! So glad it's going to be a series!"  About the PONY JUMPER series:  Each book in the Pony Jumper series will focus on a new character and tie into the books and characters that have gone before. Set in New Zealand, the series incorporates information about training and riding show jumpers that will hopefully give help and guidance to readers, as well as each telling a great story!
language: English
title: First Fence