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Horse Whisperer

by SG Author Marissa

Emma Racker is a twelve year old girl living on Racker Recuperation Ranch - a.k.a. Triple R. She has her own Arabian, Shackle Taps, who is fit and in shape for the Barnes Hill Cross Country Event, which is far away in Memphis, Tennessee, from Richmond, Virginia. Emma's horse suddenly is washed with a wave of fear and outrage, and it looks as if they will not be able to compete until both overcome it. Can Shackle Taps overcome her fear, and Emma her shame in her horse's behavior? There's only one way to find out!

Also by this author: New Beginnings and Under Arrest

Chapter 1

Emma Racker hopped off the school bus and ran toward the paddocks of Racker Recuperation Farm, a place for abandoned and abused horses. Her bay Arabian, Shackle Taps, galloped up to the white rail fence to greet her happily. Emma smiled and stroked her nose, then grabbed a handful of mane and mounted her bareback. The two flew across the paddock as one - until Taps spooked at a brush rabbit darting across the field. She bucked, and despite Emma's tight hold, Emma catapulted over her neck. THUD - Emma tasted blood as she bit her tongue. Gritting her teeth, Emma straightened and set out to look for Taps. This was going to be a long afternoon.