Catch Rider

Tough-as-nails fourteen-year-old Sid may not have expensive boots like the privileged teen riders in Virginia, but she knows her way around horses. Working with her Uncle Wayne since childhood, she’s learned to evaluate horses, break and train them, care for them . . . and ride like a professional. Amid turmoil at home, she dreams of becoming a catch rider—a show rider who can ride anything with hooves. In this salty, suspenseful teen novel, an unexpected opportunity to ride a top-notch horse in an equitation show takes the small-town girl all the way to Madison Square Garden. Grit and Determination: Fourteen-year-old Sid Criser may not have the money for expensive boots, but she has a talent for riding that can’t be bought and a spirit that won’t be broken. Authentic Equestrian Fiction: An unflinching look at the competitive world of horse shows, from muddy paddocks in rural Virginia to the high-stakes pressure of Madison Square Garden. Found Family: With her father gone and her mother struggling, Sid finds a flawed but loyal mentor in her tough-as-nails Uncle Wayne, the only person who truly understands her dream. A Story of Class and Ambition: A powerful novel about a small-town girl taking on a world of privilege, proving that heart and hard work can overcome any obstacle.