Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School | Roisin and Rhubarb - AnPost

Living in Cork with her beloved Connemara pony Rhubarb, nine-year-old Roisin dreams of becoming an international event rider. When she wins a place at the globally renowned Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School in Galway, her dream seems within reach. However, after a shocking upset at the Irish National Eventing Championships involving her idol George, Roisin’s world is thrown into chaos.  

Does this mean the end of Roisin and Rhubarb's eventing journey? Or is it a fresh starting point for an unforeseen adventure? Unravel the unexpected twists in this captivating tale of the Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Adventure. This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards. 

NOTE: This is not a dyslexia friendly book. You can find the dyslexia friendly edition of this book under the DYSLEXIA FRIENDLY BOOKS tab on this website. Thanks!

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 bridle fit, horse health, groundwork and kindness, 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. By listening to the horse everything becomes possible.

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.