Show Strides Vol. 1: School Horses & Show Ponies (Volume 1)

Step into the captivating world of Show Strides, where two young horseback riders, Tally and Mac, learn important lessons at the Quince Oaks stables, related to making new friends, confidence, family struggles, and discovering who they are.

Tally, a diligent riding student refining her skills with the stable's school horses, meets Mac, a new girl with big ambitions.As both girls navigate the exciting world of equestrian competition and work toward their own goals, they will learn more about each other, themselves, and what it takes to chase their dreams.

A fresh and modern take on equestrian stories, Show Strides immerses readers ages 9-12 with a passion for horses in the thrilling world of riding, horsemanship, and the special connections formed with animal friends and fellow horse enthusiasts.

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.