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West Barsetshire Series #3
The Radney Riding Club
Set on Henry’s home turf, he and Noel decide to start a Riding Club. The
set of characters is mostly new, but the problems that beset them are the
same.
set of characters is mostly new, but the problems that beset them are the
same.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1951
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About the author
Josephine Pullein-Thompson
70 books17 followersThe Pullein-Thompson sisters — Josephine Pullein-Thompson MBE (3 April 1924-[1]), Diana Pullein-Thompson (born 1 October 1925) [2] and Christine Pullein-Thompson (1 October 1925–2 December 2005[2] — are British writers of several horse and pony books (mostly fictional) aimed at children and mostly popular with girls. They started at a very young age (initially writing collectively) and they were at their peak in the 1950s and 1960s, but their popularity has endured. They have written a collective autobiography Fair Girls and Grey Horses.
All 3 sisters have written at least 1 book under a different name; Josephine wrote 1 under the pseudonym of Josephine Mann, Diana 3 books under her married name of Diana Farr and Christine wrote 2 books under the name of Christine Keir.
Their mother, Joanna Cannan (1898–1961), sister of the poet May Cannan, wrote similar equestrian stories, but is better known for detective mysteries.
All 3 sisters have written at least 1 book under a different name; Josephine wrote 1 under the pseudonym of Josephine Mann, Diana 3 books under her married name of Diana Farr and Christine wrote 2 books under the name of Christine Keir.
Their mother, Joanna Cannan (1898–1961), sister of the poet May Cannan, wrote similar equestrian stories, but is better known for detective mysteries.
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September 3, 2019
Another great entry in the Noel and Henry series (officially called the West Barsetshire Series). This one is based at Henry's home, and not in West Barsetshire at all. Henry is cast down at the poor quality of not just HIS riding, but of everyone local who competes. When he compares them to his Uncle George's students in West Barsetshire, he realizes none of the horses are even half-schooled, and none of the riders have good seats or the ability to perform dressage. He decides to start a riding club to improve everyone who wants to participate, and he invites Noel down for the holidays to participate in it.
To start with, the riders are put into two groups—the older riders, and what they refer to as “the second string”, which are the younger riders. Older riders include Eric, who wins a lot in pony showing and jumping classes, and refuses to believe that his horses are unschooled. Pauline, who is lazy and who doesn't want to try to improve. Jannice, who insists that she CAN jump but just doesn't want to because she suffers from nervousness. Younger riders include Alex, on his good-for-nothing pony Oscar, Juliet on Romeo the refuser, and Fanny, Graham, and Deborah who share the wise and stubborn mare Golly.
Lots of fun and funny scenes with riders and ponies, as they struggle to find someone to teach them, and hope to improve enough to enter a One Day Event nearby.
Pretty much anyone who loves horses or rides, or who collects pony books—this book is a must!!
To start with, the riders are put into two groups—the older riders, and what they refer to as “the second string”, which are the younger riders. Older riders include Eric, who wins a lot in pony showing and jumping classes, and refuses to believe that his horses are unschooled. Pauline, who is lazy and who doesn't want to try to improve. Jannice, who insists that she CAN jump but just doesn't want to because she suffers from nervousness. Younger riders include Alex, on his good-for-nothing pony Oscar, Juliet on Romeo the refuser, and Fanny, Graham, and Deborah who share the wise and stubborn mare Golly.
Lots of fun and funny scenes with riders and ponies, as they struggle to find someone to teach them, and hope to improve enough to enter a One Day Event nearby.
Pretty much anyone who loves horses or rides, or who collects pony books—this book is a must!!
March 21, 2017
Another great entry in the Noel and Henry series (officially called the West Barsetshire Series). This one is based at Henry's home, and not in West Barsetshire at all. Henry is cast down at the poor quality of not just HIS riding, but of everyone local who competes. When he compares them to his Uncle George's students in West Barsetshire, he realizes none of the horses are even half-schooled, and none of the riders have good seats or the ability to perform dressage. He decides to start a riding club to improve everyone who wants to participate, and he invites Noel down for the holidays to participate in it.
To start with, the riders are put into two groups—the older riders, and what they refer to as “the second string”, which are the younger riders. Older riders include Eric, who wins a lot in pony showing and jumping classes, and refuses to believe that his horses are unschooled. Pauline, who is lazy and who doesn't want to try to improve. Jannice, who insists that she CAN jump but just doesn't want to because she suffers from nervousness. Younger riders include Alex, on his good-for-nothing pony Oscar, Juliet on Romeo the refuser, and Fanny, Graham, and Deborah who share the wise and stubborn mare Golly.
Lots of fun and funny scenes with riders and ponies, as they struggle to find someone to teach them, and hope to improve enough to enter a One Day Event nearby.
Pretty much anyone who loves horses or rides, or who collects pony books—this book is a must!!
To start with, the riders are put into two groups—the older riders, and what they refer to as “the second string”, which are the younger riders. Older riders include Eric, who wins a lot in pony showing and jumping classes, and refuses to believe that his horses are unschooled. Pauline, who is lazy and who doesn't want to try to improve. Jannice, who insists that she CAN jump but just doesn't want to because she suffers from nervousness. Younger riders include Alex, on his good-for-nothing pony Oscar, Juliet on Romeo the refuser, and Fanny, Graham, and Deborah who share the wise and stubborn mare Golly.
Lots of fun and funny scenes with riders and ponies, as they struggle to find someone to teach them, and hope to improve enough to enter a One Day Event nearby.
Pretty much anyone who loves horses or rides, or who collects pony books—this book is a must!!
May 10, 2016
Horse stories by horse riders. The three sisters all rode to high competitive levels and wrote solid stories to help horse loving children to enjoy a good story and learn some useful facts about horses and riding.
Henry and Noel and their stories were always favourites. In this novel Henry wants to improve the standard of riding in his area. As Noel has come to visit he has the help he needs. There's a nice range of varied characters, soem hilarious incidents and the delightful ending.
Still a good read and worth giving to horse loving children.
Henry and Noel and their stories were always favourites. In this novel Henry wants to improve the standard of riding in his area. As Noel has come to visit he has the help he needs. There's a nice range of varied characters, soem hilarious incidents and the delightful ending.
Still a good read and worth giving to horse loving children.
July 29, 2012
It had a lot of useful horse knowledge in it - not as outdated as I thought it would be.
December 12, 2020
I've been all inspired. I'm actually going to school my horse tomorrow.
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