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    Pony Surprise: Pony Friends Forever
    Pony Surprise: Pony Friends Forever
    Pony Surprise: Pony Friends Forever
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    Pony Surprise: Pony Friends Forever

    By Pauline Burgess

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    The Pony Palace is the best riding school ever, and Sophie, Ben and Jamie are never happier than when they are practicing showjumping or trotting through the countryside with their favourite ponies Skippy, Parsley and Rupert. Preparations are underway at the stables for a very special event that will bring the riders and their families together in celebration, but people, just like ponies, can be naughty and unpredictable sometimes… will they manage to pull everything together for the big day?

    Join them and maybe, just maybe, you’ll find your new PFF – Pony Friends Forever!

     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBlackstaff Press Ltd
    Release dateSep 20, 2014
    ISBN9780856406621
    Pony Surprise: Pony Friends Forever
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    Pauline Burgess

    Pauline Burgess is a school teacher, which she says has ‘fed her writing and passion for children's literature’. Having taught many reluctant readers over the years she truly believes in promoting the idea of 'reading for enjoyment'. Pauline’s previous work including, Hipp-o-dee-doo-dah and Gentle Footprints, have been published in numerous magazines and anthologies. She recently received the ACES Award (Artist Career Enhancement Scheme) from the Arts Council NI for her writing, and her writing for children in particular.  She is the mother of one pony-mad daughter.

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      Pony Surprise - Pauline Burgess

      Chapter One

      Okay, so I know I go too fast from time to time, but the kids love it – I know they do! Our owner, Kate, is cross with me again, though, so I suppose I’ll have to take it easy for a while. She gave me one of her talks last night after all the kids left.

      ‘Skippy, you know you can’t just go into a canter like that. Some of the children haven’t got full control over a pony like you yet. Slow down and follow instructions, or you won’t be allowed out on any more rides!’

      She was brushing my grey coat down and tutting at me at the same time.

      ‘You’re not a racehorse, Skippy! Gentle walks and trots, that’s all you need to do in the beginners’ ride. Okay?’

      She gave me a pat on the shoulder to show that she wasn’t being mean. Kate never likes to leave our stables without letting us know that she’s still our friend. She took one last look at me before she left and I knew she was melting already.

      I love it here at the Pony Palace, but I’m a horse – I’m supposed to run like the wind! I don’t need a grown-up to steer me around the arena fifty times a day, and I really don’t like those handlers pulling at my bridle. Just let me get on with it, that’s what I say! Well, I don’t actually say it, obviously. I just whinny and snort a bit and shake my head a lot when I’m not happy.

      Saturdays are good though – that’s when Ben comes for his lesson. He knows a thing or two about pushing me into a fast trot. There’s no hanging around with Ben!

      ‘Come on, girl,’ he always says. ‘Let’s go faster. Faster!’

      His mum lets him ride on his own, too. She’s not pushing me and pulling me like some of the other parents, no way! Mrs Corrigan goes up to the Nosebag Café, drinks her coffee and watches and waves through the big window overlooking the arena.

      ‘Come on, Skippy, let’s show them!’ Ben shouts today at the beginning of our ride. We trot past the other ponies and he screams with delight. We usually manage to get one clear round before Kate shouts out and scolds us both. She’s told Ben that he won’t be allowed back if he doesn’t do as he’s asked, but when Kate’s not looking Ben lowers his head towards my ear and has a good giggle. I saw Kate talking to his mum about it at the end of his

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