Horse Mad Academy

Horse Mad #3

by Kathy Helidoniotis

Join Ashleigh and her horse, Honey, as they face their fears together in the third installment of this exciting series. Ashleigh Miller is starting an exciting new adventure at Waratah Grove Riding Academy, one of the best riding academies in the country. It sounds like a dream come true until she realizes it's more than she bargained for. Getting through an exhausting riding schedule, training with the best junior riders in Australia, struggling with a horse who won't do dressage and competing for a chance to ride at the nationals all have Ashleigh thinking life in Shady Creek with the Creepketeers was a breeze. That's not all that's got Ashleigh worried. She's beginning to unravel Honey's mysterious past and wonders if she has what it takes to heal her horse's spirit. To top it off, a new baby brother or sister is on the way, there's something fishy going on inside Roycroft Cabin and Ashleigh has to figure out a way to survive four weeks without her two best friends. Come for a ride as Ashleigh and Honey take on an exciting four weeks they won't soon forget.

Genres: Horses, Animals

256 pages, Paperback

First published November 22, 2006

Reviews

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually my favourite book in the series so far. Here is why:

1. The horse scenes and moves are more realistic in this book than in the first two. They discuss actual dressage movements and test sections, and grading, rather than just flying over jumps. Half- pass, shoulder in... And the author actually explains the basics of the movements in the book, but not in an overly educational, ram it down your throat way.

2. You actually start to see some character development and see why the characters act the way they do in this book. Take Brooke being Carly's cousin. Prime example.

3. There are some true "lightbulb" moments in the book, where you and the characters make realizations at the same time. That's kind of cool, because not many authors can write like that.

Sure, the book is still written for the 10-12 year old mindset. Sure, the books are light in theme and extremely easy reads. But they are enjoyable, and if you love horses, this series is highly recommended.

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

love this book. Great series

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again another horse series that is truly addicting! I love how the author writes these books! :)

[Alysha]

OMG! I love this book! I love all these books! I feel like Ashley and I are one person, so I can really connect to the book!