Wild Horse, Wild Ride ~ Documentary

If you haven't already seen this movie, run out and rent (or buy!) "Wild Horse, Wild Ride!" This beautiful documentary captures the deep, true bond that can be achieved between horse and human. From the first minute of this movie, I was engrossed in the multiple stories that unfolded-- making me cry tears of heartache and of joy.  

Wild Horse, Wild Ride -- makes it to the top of my favorite movie list...EVER!! LOVED!!!!   

Wild Horse, Wild Ride - Website/Trailer

"Each year, through the Extreme Mustang Makeover Challenge, 100 people across the country attempt to tame a wild mustang in 100 days. Following this dangerous and harrowing feat performed by everyday people from every walk of life, is a public showcase that determines whether these horses can be saved from a life in captivity. Complete with first-hand footage and interviews, Wild Horse Wild Ride provides an in-depth look at the incredible relationship that blossoms between man and animal." ~Amazon Description

Pony Club Rivals ~ Stacy Gregg

THE AUDITIONS (PONY CLUB RIVALS, BOOK 1)

"Competition is fierce at the All-Stars Academy – can the new girl outshine her rivals? The Blainford ‘All-Stars’ Academy is the most elite horse riding school ever and it’s auditions time for next year’s new students! The hopefuls must battle for a place against the most talented riders from around the world. Friendships are quickly made, but with rivalries hotting up inside AND outside the arena, who will stay focused and outshine the competition?"  ~Amazon Description

Brittney Joy's Review ~ Seriously ... I'm obsessed with Pony Club Rivals! I stumbled across Stacy Gregg's Pony Club Rivals Series while searching for young adult horse books on Amazon and downloaded the first book in the series -- The Auditions. OMG...I couldn't stop reading! I devoured this book!

There is not one slow point in this story. The twists and turns and action kept me wanting more! Not to mention, the characters made me tear-up and crack-up. I was enamored by the horse world that Stacy created and sucked in by the high speed and action of the competitions. 

She also had me giggling at the horsie-stereotypes worked into this story. Spot on!

No matter what your age, if you love horses you need to put this book on your read-list! I have already downloaded the second book in Stacy Gregg's Series-- Showjumpers, Pony Club Rivals Book #2. And, I cannot wait to jump into Georgie's new adventure! 

SHOWJUMPERS (PONY CLUB RIVALS, BOOK 2)

"Georgie has secured her place at Blainford Academy for now, but knowing who to trust is tough when you’re all competing against each other. Some new-found friendships might already be close to breaking point as competition heats up in the showjumping arena. Is cute boy James about to become an ally or is his scheming sister Kennedy going to wreck Georgie’s dreams? And can she really trust her rivals? Find out in the exciting second term!" ~Amazon Description

Brittney Joy's Review ~ After finishing "The Auditions," I immediately downloaded the second book in the Pony Club Rivals Series ~ Showjumpers! Again, I loved it!! Stacy Gregg's characters have a witty sense of humor which keeps me reading and giggling. The second book is full of more adventure, twists, and general horse-wonderfulness! I'm looking forward to the third and fourth books ... this series would make a great gift-set for the horse-crazy tween!

What is your favorite horsie-related read?

I grew up devouring The Thoroughbred Series by JoAnne Campbell! I wanted to be a jockey until I hit the very un-jockey-like height of 5'8". Never-the-less, I loved getting lost in the books and then running out to the barn, saddling up my mare, shortening the stirrups, and racing through the pastures.

Currently, two of my recent favorite horsie-reads are definitely  The God of Animals (Aryn Kyle) and Chosen by a Horse (Susan Richards)!

The writing in The God of Animals is haunting. I literally read sentences over and over as the wording was so stunning and honest. And, this book has the best opening line I have read in a long time..."Six months before Polly Cain drowned in the canal, my sister, Nona, ran off and married a cowboy." This story had me at the first line and NEVER let me go. This will be one I will reread.   

Chosen by a Horse made me laugh and cry and laugh and cry. The author was spot-on with her descriptions of horse behavior and thoughts. Loved, loved, loved.  

Now, what is your favorite horsie-read? I'm always looking for new books to add to my pile...