Emily and Emerald (9 page)
Authors: Kelly McKain
I'm seeing Emerald on Tuesday for a one to one session with Sally, but I still said a big goodbye to her, and gave her loads of hugs and kisses and strokes and pats because I'll miss her so much until then. Then I pinned the first place rosette to her bridle so Mum could take a picture of us, and she looked so proud of herself.
Wow, it's amazing how much me and Emerald have helped each other this week, and it's even more amazing that it's only the beginning of our partnership!
I feel like the luckiest girl in the world â I've made a true friend in Frankie and found a lovely stable yard where we can both help out in return for rides, and met a brilliant instructor, but best of all I've teamed up with the most beautiful, wonderful, special pony! I just know it's going to beâ¦
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Text copyright © Kelly McKain, 2008
Inside illustrations copyright © Mandy Stanley, 2008
Cover photograph copyright © Zoe Cannon, 2008
First published as an ebook by Stripes Publishing in 2012.
eISBN: 978–1–84715–342–5
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