Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School | Conor and Coconut - Dyslexia Friendly - AnPost

** This book is a special dyslexia friendly edition. It uses a font called 'Open Dyslexic' designed to make reading easier. It also has more spacing between the lines, and also has more pages than the standard edition. This edition is printed on cream paper to reduce glare. **

9 year old Conor lives in Donegal with his three year old Connemara pony Coconut. He loves all animals and dreams of becoming a vet when he grows up. When Conor wins a place with Coconut at the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, he can’t believe his luck! But disaster strikes on the first day, when the principal Mrs. Thundercare says that Conor can't ride Coconut at Saddlestone. Will Conor have to say goodbye to Saddlestone and give up his dream of becoming a vet? Enjoy the twists and turns in this exciting Saddlestone adventure. 

This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards.

Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on working with young horses, the equine age of maturity, picking up hooves, building confidence and lots more, based on the principles of good horsemanship. This is the perfect children’s equestrian book and gift for young readers, girls, boys and all who love great horse stories to curl up with and enjoy.

As seen at the RDS Dublin Horse Show, the Irish Pony Club Festival,  the Irish Pony Club Minimus, the Irish Riding Club Festival, Clonmel Show, Tullow Show & Iverk Show.K. 

Elaine Heney is the #1 best-selling author, award-winning film-maker, director of Grey Pony Films, and creator of the 'Listening to the Horse™' documentary. She has helped over 120,000+ horse owners in 113 countries to create awesome relationships with their horses. Elaine lives in Ireland with her horses Ozzie & Matilda.