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Thoroughbred - Sterling's Second Chance
A. Estes, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / May 1998Christina Reese is sure she and her new horse, Sterling Dream, are ready for their first competition. Then Christina is injured in a fall and loses both her nerve and her spot on the team. Someone needs to ride Sterling, or the team will be disqualified.
When beautiful, self-confident Cassidy Smith is picked to ride Sterling in the show. Christina tries to be a good sport. But it's not easy. Cassidy is claiming that both Christina and Sterling are quitters. Will Christina and her horse get the chance to prove just how wrong Cassidy is?
Thoroughbred - Christina's Courage
A. Leonhardt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Jun 1998Now that she has the horse of her dreams, Christina Reese is more determined than ever to enter high-level competitions. There's only one problem --- her horse, Sterling Dream, isn't cooperating.
Christina thought she had a close bond with Sterling, but now the mare refuses to do anything Christina asks. She balks at jumping even the lowest fences! Christina doesn't know what to do. If Sterling's behavior doesn't improve, this may be the end of their riding career!
Thoroughbred - Camp Saddlebrook
D. Gasque, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Jul 1998Christina Reese is so excited. She's going away to riding camp for three whole weeks! Christina is sure it will be a blast --- uintil she meets Eliza.
Eliza can't stand Christina, just because Christina's parents own a famous racing barn. She tells all the other campers that Christina is spoiled and stuck-up. But then Christina discovers a secret Eliza has been hiding --- something Eliza is desperate to keep the other riders from finding out.
Christina knows she should keep quiet. But it's hard not to tell the truth about a girl who lies ...
Thoroughbred - Melanie's Last Ride
A. Leonhardt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Aug 1998Melanie Graham loves spending time in Kentucky with her cousin Christina. She loves being away from New York City. And most of all, Melanie loves riding! That's why she's determined to win the competition next week. Her dad is flying all the way from New York to watch. Once he sees how well Melanie rides, he'll let her stay in Kentucky for good.
But then someone begins sabotaging the other riders --- and everyone blames Melanie! She might even be disquialified from the competition. Melanie knows that if her dad finds out, he'll make her go back to New York for sure!
Can Melanie prove that she's innocent in time for the big competition?
Thoroughbred - Dylan's Choice
D. Gasque, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Sep 1998Dylan Becker used to be one of Christina's Reese's best friends. They liked to do all the same things. He even loved horses as much as she did! But lately, Dylan has been spending more time playing soccer than riding his horse, Dakota. In fact, he's thinking of giving up riding entirely --- only little girls like horses, he says.
Christina can't believe it. Has Dylan really outgrown his love of riding? Even worse, has he outgrown their friendship?