Aisling & Bluebell with Antonie de Pluvinel - The Old Masters - AnPost

Twelve year old Aisling dreams of showjumping success with her beloved Connemara pony, Bluebell. But with livery fees piling up, winning the local showjumping competition in Limerick is her only hope of saving her. Bullied at the yard and struggling with self-doubt, Aisling’s world changes when she discovers a dusty old book and mysteriously time travels back to 1600s Paris. There, she meets legendary riding master Antoine de Pluvinel, who teaches her the secrets of true horsemanship.

But with the showjumping competition fast approaching, can Aisling do enough to win her class and save Bluebell? 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. 

The Old Masters Series

The Old Masters series is a remarkable historical time travel fiction series for children age 8 to 14 years, celebrating the famous historical figures including Antonie de Pluvinel, William Cavendish, the first Duke of Newcastle and François Robichon de La Guérinière. This captivating time travel pony adventure series is written by award-winning Irish equestrian author, Elaine Heney.

Reviews

I love the mix of horses, the description of Izzy and I am totally intrigued by the inclusion of Anyone de Pluvinel. Gillian W.

This is lovely!  Lots of horsemanship information but given in an easy manner. And a bit of fantasy as well.  My pony-mad granddaughters will enjoy this. Audrey C.

This is a book that every aspiring horse person should read, practice, and put into their library. All too often in every discipline the pony/horse pays the price for uneducated riders / owners. You wrote Antonio de Pluvinel to be a careful, gentle person who wanted to be the best advocate for the horse and teach humans how to treat their partners. Bravo! Mary W. 

Love the friendship between Aisling, Chloe & Seán. It's evident they all have respect for and help each other. Lovely solid friendships, so well written! Gillian W.