Lauraine Snelling

American author. Her books do have a religious (Christian) slant but it is reasonably subtle and should not put non-religious pony book fans off. Both of her horse-related series are aimed at the teenage market. I haven't read many of these but those I have are in my opinion superior to the other similar US teen pony series, although they do concentrate a lot on the competitive side (jumping and racing).

Ms. Snelling is also a prolific author of adult romantic fiction.

For more biographical information on the author including photographs and detailed synopses of her books please visit her official website.

High Hurdles Series:
Teenager DJ Randall's ambition is to become a top show-jumper and compete at the Olympics

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All published by BETHANY HOUSE in paperback

1) OLYMPIC DREAMS

2) DJ'S CHALLENGE

3) SETTING THE PACE

4) OUT OF THE BLUE

5) STORM CLOUDS

6) CLOSE QUARTERS

7) MOVING UP

8) LETTING GO

9) RAISING THE BAR

10) CLASS ACT

Other Editions:

High Hurdles Collection 1
SUMMARY: Omnibus edition containing books 1 to 5

High Hurdles Collection 2
SUMMARY: Omnibus edition containing books 5 to 10

Collectors Info:
Paperback originals, no hardback editions. Quite easy to find in the USA and UK and usually low cost. The omnibus editions are however probably the best way to get the full series quickly and easily. These two edition are available in e-book form at the time of this update (April 2015) from Amazon USA and UK. and there are some second hand paperback copies to be had also.

Golden Filly Series:
Set in the world of American TB racing. Sixteen year old Tricia has inherited her father's love of horses and is determined to make it to the top as a jockey.

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All published by BETHANY HOUSE in paperback.

1) THE RACE

2) EAGLE'S WINGS

3) GO FOR THE GLORY

4) KENTUCKY DREAMER

5) CALL FOR COURAGE

6) SHADOW OVER SAN MATEO

7) OUT OF THE MIST

8) SECOND WIND

9) CLOSE CALL

10) THE WINNER'S CIRCLE

Other Editions:

Golden Filly Collection 1
SUMMARY: Omnibus edition containing books 1 to 5

Golden Filly Collection 2
SUMMARY: Omnibus edition containing books 5 to 10

Collectors Info:
Paperback originals, no hardback editions. Quite easy to find in the USA and UK and usually low cost. The omnibus editions are however probably the best way to get the full series quickly and easily. These two edition are in print and available in paperback or e-book format at the time of this update (April 2015) from Amazon USA and UK.

Other Horse & Pony Books:

TRAGEDY ON THE TOUTLE
aka WHAT ABOUT CIMMARON (Reprint edition)
(BAKER 1982)
Reprinted in paperback with change of title
SUMMARY: When Sarah's house is caught in the volcanic eruption of St. Helens, the family must leave behind their animals, including Sarah's beloved horse Cimmaron. But then she decides she must go back and save her equine friend.

Collectors Info:
A quite hard book to find in its original title. It has recently been reprinted under the name What About Cimmaron? which is still in print at the moment (April 2015) and available in paperback and e-book format in the USA and UK.