num_pages: 229
description: SHOWTIME! is the first in a series of real life adventure stories about show jumping. If you're looking for a fast paced, thrilling and accurate description of the horse show world, you've found it in SHOWTIME! Join the Double Tree teens in their exciting exploits! Go behind the scenes as well as into the show ring, and get the feel of riding a winning round. Experience first hand, the drive and determination required to reach the top. Thrill to the daring, real life portrayal of show jumping on the A Circuit and explore the unique relationship that exists between horse and rider, partners both in victory and defeat. Our heroine is Blair Evans. Her mother was a top Grand Prix rider who died when Blair was only five. She hates being an only child and dreams of having a family. Blair is getting ready to make a change in her showing career, going from hunters to equitation with her mare, Angel. But even bigger changes are in store for her. Melanie Young is Blair's best friend. Melly rides in the Junior Jumper division and wins more often than not. For a breathtaking ride, climb up and be with her and her horse, Benny, as they make their bid for top honors. Shievon Mahoney is close friends with Blair and Melly. She and her mare, Megan, show in the Children's Jumper division. They know the only way to win is to go fast and clean. Ride a course with them and see how you like it. Then there is Billy Martin, mystery boy and equitation champion who dreams of going to the Olympics and is driven everywhere in a limo. Karen Allen is their new trainer. She will be instrumental in changing all the kids lives in a profound way. SHOWTIME! is an uplifting, feel-good story, filled with positive lessons on sportsmanship, courage, honesty and the value of family and friends. Appropriate for all ages.
language: English
title: Showtime!
titlecomplete: Showtime!
publisher: Omega Publications