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Twelve year old Daniel and his Connemara pony Dougal dream of winning the Handy Pony Class at Kilkenny Show and accepting the “Bob Sanders Cup” in memory of his grandad. But things aren't going well! After borrowing an old book on horsemanship from a mysterious pink mobile library, Daniel unexpectedly finds herself transported to the Manège des Tuileries in 18th-century Paris, where he meets the legendary horseman François de la Guérinière. De la Guérinière shares his timeless wisdom about kindness, lateral work and the art of horsemanship.
Armed with newfound confidence, Daniel and Dougal get ready for the Handy Pony Class. But disaster strikes when Dougal suffers a serious injury days before the show. Is true horsemanship more than just winning trophies? Dive into this exciting time travel adventure to find out!
Brimming with horse riding tips, fascinating equestrian history, and a touch of time travel magic, this exciting pony adventure is perfect for horse lovers aged 8 to 14 and is an ideal gift for birthdays and Christmas.
