Thoroughbred Series [Ashleigh]

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses--and dreaming of becoming a jockey some day...

Thoroughbred [Ashleigh] - A Dangerous Ride
M. Anderson, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Aug 1999

Ashleigh Griffen loves riding with her best friend, Mona Gardener, so when Mona starts jumping and competing in horse shows, Ashleigh wants to give it a try.

But without the right clothes, a fancy horse, or a nasty attitude, Ashleigh feels out of place. Spurred on by a group of snobby horse-show girls, she rises to the challenges, determined to beat them at their own game.

Soon Ashleigh and Stardust are jumping and showing all the time, and winning, too! But no matter how good she gets, Ashleigh still wants to be a jockey. Doesn't she?

Thoroughbred [Ashleigh] - Derby Day
C. Platt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Nov 1999

Ashleigh Griffen's favorite colt, Aladdin's Treasure, is set to run in the most exciting horse race of the year --- the Kentucky Derby. Within days of the race, Aladdin is badly spooked and throws his rider. From then on, the colt is not himself. The jockey claims Aladdin is ruined, and insists that he be scratched from the Derby and retired. But Ashleigh refuses to believe that Aladdin must give up what he loves --- racing. How will she convince the colt's owners that Aladdin must run in the Derby --- and that he'll win?

* Thoroughbred [Ashleigh] - The Lost Foal
J. Campbell / Paperback /

Thoroughbred [Ashleigh] - Holiday Homecoming
C. Platt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Nov 2000

It's almost Thanksgiving, but Ashleigh Griffen isn't feeling very thankful. Her favorite filly, Shadow, has just been sold. And her best friend, Mona Gardener, is moving far away. Ashleigh is tired of saying good-bye. She's so upset that when a needy mare with a late-due foal arrives at the farm, Ashleigh refuses to get attached --- even when her neglect almost costs the mare her life! Is the new Ashleigh here to stay? Or will a holiday miracle bring back the old Ashleigh for good?

Thoroughbred [Ashleigh] - Derby Dreams
C. Platt, J. Campbell (creator) / Paperback / Mar 2001

Ashleigh Griffen's dream has come true. Her parents have bought their very own racehorse, which means Edgardale farm has a shot of winning the Kentucky Derby! The entire Griffen family works overtime at training Royal Renegade for his first big race. And he wins! But then something goes terribly wrong. The even-tempered stallion suddenly turns mean and starts losing races. No one can figure out why. Will Ashleigh solve the mystery before it's too late for her Derby dreams?

* Books I will own at some point in time :)

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