Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School | Fiona and Foxtrot

9 year old Fiona lives in Kildare with her beloved Connemara pony Foxtrot. She dreams of earning a spot on the Irish young riders dressage team. But Fiona’s world shatters when she unexpectedly finishes last in the dressage competition at Galway's famous Saddlestone Connemara School. Is Fiona's dream of earning a place on the Irish dressage team over? Or can Foxtrot and Fiona turn things around at Saddlestone with Mrs. Thundercare's help?  Follow the captivating journey of Fiona & Foxtrot in this endearing 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 collection, softness, self-carriage and horsemanship, 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.ls UK. 

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.