Tilly Redbrow and her beloved Magic Spirit have come a long way since their first meeting. Then he was lost and terrified, and she was still just dreaming of riding lessons. Now they’re ready to compete in the Pony Club Eventing Championships, and even favourites for the title.
As Tilly discovers, winning requires more than just skill at dressage, showjumping and cross country; this is a team sport, and supporting the other riders and horses in her team is equally important.
As ever, readers will feel they are there with Tilly and Magic Spirit, taking every jump and feeling all the tensions and excitement of the competition. Pony books don’t come better than this series, for adventure, insight and the detail pony-loving readers want. It’s another clear round for Pippa Funnell!
Tilly Redbrow doesn't just love horses - she lives, breathes and dreams them too!
Tilly is fourteen now and has had her beautiful grey, Magic Spirit, for over three years and they're inseparable. She's thrilled they've been chosen for the Pony Club Eventing Championship team. Together with Ben, Kya and Anna - they face the challenges of dressage, cross country and show jumping against tough competition. And they learn that good teamwork is not always as easy as it looks.
Packed with expert advice from champion rider and Grand Slam winner, Pippa Funnell, on everything you ever wanted to know about horses.
Pippa Funnell been pony mad for as long as she can remember. She is a three-times Olympic medallist, three-times Badminton winner, and BT Action Sports Women of the Year (2019). She was also the first person to win the Rolex Grand Slam (2003).
Pippa lives in Surrey with her husband, international show jumper William Funnell.
