Rodeo Rocky (13 page)

WILD HORSES

In her first real adventure after moving from the city out to the horse ranch with her family, Kirstie is leading a pony trek through Miners’ Ridge when a sudden storm causes a landslide. She is trapped alone in Dead Man’s Canyon with a herd of wild horses whose leader—a proud, black stallion—has been hurt by falling rocks. Cold, wet, and alone in the gathering storm—can she find a way out and help the injured stallion?

CRAZY HORSE

Crazy Horse—wild and unruly—and Cadillac—a beautiful pedigree—are two very different but inseparable horses. When both horses are discovered to be missing one night, it seems that Crazy Horse was used by thieves to lure Cadillac away. Kirstie is worried about what they will do with Crazy Horse—but will she track the stolen horses down in time?

JOHNNY MOHAWK

When a guest at the ranch falls from his horse and breaks his arm, he accuses the horse, Johnny Mohawk, of bucking him off. Kirstie doesn’t believe his story one little bit. Now his father is determined to sue the Half Moon Ranch for thousands of dollars. Can Kirstie prove Johnny Mohawk’s innocence before it’s too late?

MIDNIGHT LADY

When Kirstie watches a neighboring rancher break in new horses, she is appalled by the treatment of one strong-willed mare—Midnight Lady. Determined to save the horse, Kirstie attempts to free her. But her plan backfires and eight horses escape into the mountains. Now Kirstie is in big trouble—should she own up? If she does, will she ever see Midnight Lady again?

THIRD-TIME LUCKY

Kirstie and Lucky are as close as a horse and rider can be. But now an illness threatens their partnership and puts Lucky’s life in danger. Neither the vet, nor Kirstie’s brother can identify what’s wrong. So Kirstie takes Lucky into the Rockies to seek out a reclusive but legendary horse doctor.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Born and brought up in Harrogate, Yorkshire, Jenny Oldfield went on to study English at Birmingham University, where she did research on the Brontë novels and on children’s literature. She then worked as a teacher before deciding to concentrate on writing. She writes novels for both children and adults and, when she can escape from her desk, likes to spend time outdoors. She loves the countryside and enjoys walking, gardening, playing tennis, riding, and traveling with her two daughters, Kate and Eve.