Series Overview
Set in rural Wisconsin, this engaging middle-grade trilogy (ages 10–13) follows best friends Samantha Zillmer and Alisa as they transition from carefree trotters to dedicated dressage riders. With the arrival of a German dressage coach, they face the mental, emotional, and technical challenges of high-level riding.
Book 1: The Horse Girls of St. Croix County
Twelve-year-old Samantha, accustomed to bareback pony rides across fields, eagerly signs up for formal dressage lessons with her best friend. But the structured world of precision, discipline, and performance teaches them that winning doesn’t come easy—and friendship and perseverance are just as critical.
Book 2: Broken Truce
As the girls gear up for their first dressage show, a new German coach pushes them harder than ever. Old rivalries flare up, self-doubt creeps in, and farm politics threaten to disrupt their summer. Now, they must learn to stand together under mounting pressure.
Book 3: Forever Friends
In the heart of winter, a mysterious threat involving a rival family stirs up trouble—and danger—for Samantha, Alisa, and their stable. Against icy weather and growing mistrust, the girls must lean on each other to protect what they love—and test the strength of their friendship.
Series Highlights
- Dressage details: Each book dives into the elegance, skill, and discipline of dressage riding, from training to competition.
- True friendship: At its heart, the series explores how close bonds evolve and strengthen through challenges.
- Suspense & drama: From competition nerves to wintertime mystery, the series keeps readers engaged with relatable tension and stakes.
Ideal for young riders or drama-loving tweens, The Horse Girls of St. Croix County delivers a winning blend of equestrian passion, real friendship, and emotional growth across a heartfelt three-book journey.
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