Show Strides Vol. 4
Testing Friendships
By Rennie Dyball, Piper Klemm, Dolores Okecki
Tally and her friends at Quince Oaks are back in this fourth installment of the popular Show Strides series! Join them for another story about friendship, growing up, and the joys and hardships of caring for and competing with horses.
As an eventful summer draws to a close, the Oaks riders focus on their goals for the fall. Tally gets the ride on her first project horse, Mac looks to build on her success from Pony Finals, and newcomer Maggie joins Ryan’s Field Ridge team as she looks for a horse or pony of her own. But one moment of carelessness in the ring will change everything for all three girls.
Join Tally, Mac, and the rest of their as they navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition! Unique paths converge, forming heartwarming friendships among riders and their horses.
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- Price: $12.99
- Dimensions: 5.5 x 8
- ISBN: 9781524887988
- Publish Date: 4/29/2025
- Pages: 176
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- ISBN: 9781524896300
- Publish Date: 4/29/2025
- Pages: 176
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About the Author
Dr. Piper Klemm is the owner and publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine. Her mission is to educate young equestrians in every facet of our industry and to empower young women in particular to find their voices and stories—and to share them. She has spent her entire career focusing on education through various channels, including The Plaidcast, North America’s most listened-to horse show podcast; co-authoring the Show Strides book series; and providing educational articles, grants, and experiential learning opportunities for riders of all ages and levels.
Dolo Okęcki is an illustrator born and raised in Argentina. Like most kids, she always loved to draw, especially animals! As a teen, she studied animation and discovered the basics of cartooning. After finishing art school and working in studios, she took the leap into illustration and comics. Since starting her career she has illustrated graphic novels, books, and plenty of comics for equestrian magazines.
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