Riding Lessons (An Ellen & Ned Book)

The first book in a new horse trilogy from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley, starring a feisty young rider.

Eleven-year-old Ellen is a spunky—and occasionally misbehaving—young riding student. Her teacher, Abby Lovitt (who readers might recognize from The Georges and the Jewels), is a high school student who introduces her to jumping, dressage techniques, and most importantly, Ned.

Ned is a colt who used to be a racehorse, until he hurt his leg and moved to Abby’s ranch. Ellen and Ned see...