The New Girl & the Chestnut Mare (Family-friendly horse farm novels) - by Wren Willowbrook (Paperback)

About the Book

New friends. New challenges. A bond too strong to break.

A new girl arrives at Saddle Creek and bonds with a misunderstood chestnut mare, sparking friendships, rivalries, and her first real show.

Book Synopsis

One new girl. One misunderstood mare. One adventure that changes everything.

When Emma Carter moves to the small ranching town of Saddle Creek, she expects loneliness, not a life-changing bond with a fiery chestnut mare named Willow. But as Emma steps into a world of teen horse adventure, she discovers new friends, fierce rivals, and the courage she didn't know she had.

Between early-morning chores, horse-show suspense, and the challenges of fitting into a tight-knit barn community, Emma must prove she belongs - both in the arena and in this new chapter of her life. With every ride, she and Willow uncover a deeper mystery at the ranch and form a friendship powerful enough to face any challenge.

Perfect for readers who love girls-and-horses friendship stories, teen equestrian mysteries, ranch life coming-of-age fiction, and family-friendly horse-farm novels, this heartwarming first book launches a compelling new series full of adventure, loyalty, and the magic between a rider and her horse.

Sometimes the bravest journeys start with a single step into the unknown.

Review Quotes

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"My daughter couldn't put it down! Emma and Willow's bond felt so real and heartfelt. A beautiful mix of adventure, friendship, and horse-show drama."

Melissa Turner, Bend, Oregon

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"As a teen rider myself, this book felt like home. The barn friendships, the nerves before a show, the connection with a tough horse-perfectly written."

Kayla Ramirez, Fort Collins, Colorado

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"A wholesome, exciting story that kept my 11-year-old turning pages past bedtime. She's already begging for the next book."

Jenna Michaels, Marietta, Georgia