Show Strides Vol. 2 : Confidence Comeback

The second book in the popular Show Strides series sees two friends, along with the rest of the Quince Oaks crew, navigate the twists and turns of their equestrian aspirations, weaving a tale of friendship, determination, and the pursuit of their dreams.

Mac Bennett is carving her path in the medium pony hunter division. With determination and hard work, she's setting her sights on an extraordinary show goal that will test her limits. Can Mac defy expectations and achieve her goal? 

Tally is also facing a choice: Will she continue riding sales ponies, or should she return to lessons on the barn's school horses? 

The anticipation is palpable as Tally and Mac grapple with uncertainty in this modern equestrian series for readers ages 9-12. 

Rennie Dyball is a lifelong horse lover, a competitive equestrian, and the author of 16 books, including Good Boy, Eddie, a novel told from the perspective of a school horse, and the picture book B Is for Bellies: A Celebration of Every Body. She lives in Maryland with her family. Learn more about Rennie at www.renniedyball.com.

Dr. Piper Klemm is the owner and publisher of The Plaid Horse magazine. Her mission is to educate young equestrians in every facet of our industry and to empower young women in particular to find their voices and stories—and to share them. She has spent her entire career focusing on education through various channels, including The Plaidcast, North America’s most listened-to horse show podcast; co-authoring the Show Strides book series; and providing educational articles, grants, and experiential learning opportunities for riders of all ages and levels.

Dolo Okęcki is an illustrator born and raised in Argentina. Like most kids, she always loved to draw, especially animals! As a teen, she studied animation and discovered the basics of cartooning. After finishing art school and working in studios, she took the leap into illustration and comics. Since starting her career she has illustrated graphic novels, books, and plenty of comics for equestrian magazines.