Riverdale Pony Stories

The last thing Poppy wants is to move to an old cottage on Dartmoor. But life at Riverdale changes for the better when she discovers a half-wild pony living on the doorstep. Could this be Cloud Nine, a notorious pony with a harrowing past? Who has been keeping his secrets all these years? And how can Poppy win his trust and bring him home to Riverdale? The Lost Pony of Riverdale is the first in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

A visit to the vet brings unwelcome news for Poppy – her new pony may never be sound enough to ride. As she nurses Cloud back to full strength, a mysterious girl moves into the village. Hope Taylor's life hangs in the balance. But is Poppy's new friend all she seems? Before she can uncover Hope's shocking secret, Cloud falls gravely ill. And Poppy faces the toughest night of her life as she battles to save the pony of her dreams. Against All Hope is the second in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

Pony trekking in the Forest of Dean should have been a dream holiday for Poppy… until she discovers her ride for the week is Beau, a hairy, bumbling, piebald cob with a wall eye and a stubborn streak. When a brutal storm rips through the forest, threatening the lives of the trekking centre ponies, Poppy must place her trust in the horse she's battled with all week if she is to save them. But can she win Beau round in time? Into the Storm is the third in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

When a pony trek ends in tragedy at their local riding school, Poppy and Scarlett find themselves unexpectedly in charge. It soon becomes clear someone has a grudge against Redhall Manor and is intent on putting the stables out of business. The two friends blame a rival yard, but are they looking in the wrong place? And when Poppy sets out to prove who is behind the vendetta, she has no idea things are about to get personal – with disastrous consequences for her beloved pony Cloud. Redhall Riders is the fourth book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

When Poppy McKeever stumbles across an abandoned cottage high on the moor, she has no idea of the secrets hidden behind its granite walls. Legend has it that Witch Cottage is haunted, but could the old croft be at the heart of something even more sinister? And what is the connection with Jodie Morgan, the spiky owner of a local horse rescue charity on the brink of closure? Jodie also has a secret. One that Poppy must unravel if she is to save the older girl from making a terrible mistake that could jeopardise both the rescue horses and her own future. The Secret of Witch Cottage is the fifth book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

Poppy's school is holding tryouts for its first ever showjumping team, and she and her best friend Scarlett are determined to be picked. But competition for places is fierce and the team coach – formidable Mrs Jackson – thinks Poppy's flaky. So when she's asked to join Instagram star Gaz Winters' new Christmas charity, Poppy jumps at the chance. Hoping it will impress Mrs Jackson, she throws herself into helping Gaz and his team. And when a young girl called Ella asks for the impossible, Poppy and Cloud must risk everything to make her Christmas dream come true. A Riverdale Christmas is the ninth book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere.

When a television crew arrives at Claydon Manor to film a remake of Black Beauty, it's the perfect start to the Easter holidays for Poppy and her best friend Scarlett. Signing up as extras, the girls are excited to find themselves in front of the cameras. And when one of the production company's horses goes lame, Poppy's given an opportunity she could only dream of. But behind the scenes, trouble is brewing. Someone is stealing the crew's belongings right from under their noses. When Poppy attempts to expose the crook, the finger of suspicion falls a little too close to home. And when Cloud's future is threatened, she must act on her instincts if she's to save him. Edge of Danger is the tenth book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

Poppy and Scarlett are about to head off on their Duke of Edinburgh award expedition. The best friends have decided to saddle up their ponies for the two-day camping trip. But someone has been starting wildfires on Poppy's beloved Dartmoor, reducing large areas of moorland to ash and endangering the lives of the native ponies. With an arsonist at large, the expedition is in jeopardy before they even set off. And when Poppy wakes in the middle of the night to the red glow of flames, it's a race against time to save her friends and their ponies. Cloud and the Wildfire Riders is the eleventh book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding.

Poppy McKeever is devastated when a dog attacks the sheep on her best friend Scarlett's farm. Dismayed she did nothing to stop the attack, she makes it her mission to uncover the identity of the mystery dog. But first there's a new challenge to overcome – a riding competition that will push the bond between Poppy and her beloved pony Cloud to the limits. Will the pair triumph against the odds? And can Poppy turn detective and discover who owns the menacing hound that's been terrorising the moor before it kills again? The Mystery of Riverdale Tor is the eighth book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding. 'This best-selling series is ideal for anyone who loves ponies.' - Pony Magazine

Poppy McKeever knew there'd be fireworks when her old friend Hannah came to stay – and she's right. As Hannah and Poppy's best friend Scarlett clash, she's stuck playing piggy in the middle. But when the flamboyant owner of a nearby Arabian stud announces a treasure hunt on horseback, the girls agree to call a truce. The quest sends them on an unforgettable adventure as they race to find the first prize – a priceless golden horse. Can Poppy and her friends solve the clues in time? What secrets are hidden behind the gates of the Arabian stud? And who is the enigmatic Irish boy who has travelled so far to settle an old score? The Hunt for the Golden Horse is the seventh book in The Riverdale Pony Stories, the ultimate feelgood series for horse lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Lauren St John, Stacy Gregg, Pippa Funnell, Olivia Tuffin and Clare Balding. 'This best-selling series is ideal for anyone who loves ponies.' - Pony Magazine