Lauraine Snelling

Modern US author. Her books do have a religious (Christian) slant but in the pony novels of hers which I have read 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 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.

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All published by BETHANY HOUSE

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

Collectors Info:
These are all paperbacks.
Obviously easier to find in the USA than elsewhere. Unfortunately, they are rarely seen on UK auction sites. They can be found on internet bookshops but high postage prices will make it pricey to buy the full series. Probably the easiest/cheapest way for UK buyers to purchase them is in sets on US auction sites.

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

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

Collectors Info:
These are all paperbacks.
Obviously easier to find in the USA than elsewhere. Unfortunately, they are rarely seen on UK auction sites. They can be found on internet bookshops but high postage prices will make it pricey to buy the full series. Probably the easiest/cheapest way for UK buyers to purchase them is in sets on US auction sites.

Other Pony Books:

TRAGEDY ON THE TOUTLE
aka WHAT ABOUT CIMMARON
(BAKER 1982)
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 hard book to find in its original title. It has recently been reprinted under the name What About Cimmaron which can be bought from the USA Amazon website.