Paddock Grove: A Pony to Own by J. P. Rose

First of four titles in a brand new pony series set in an elite equestrian boarding school from rising star J. P. Rose. Welcome to Paddock Grove, a boarding school for the best, providing equestrians of tomorrow with state-of-the-art facilities and world-class tuition in everything from stable management to competitive riding. A scholarship to Paddock Grove is a dream come true for George, but when her local riding school shuts down and the horse she hoped to borrow is sold, it seems George's dreams are over before they've begun – until her parents surprise her with a pony of her own. Unfortunately, that pony is Bear, a scruffy cob with tangles in his mane, feathers around his hooves and a mischievous streak a mile wide. He's the complete opposite of the well-bred show horses her classmates are riding. Between George's new-school nerves and Bear's naughty tricks, everything goes from bad to worse. If George and Bear can't learn how to work together, they might lose their place at Paddock Grove for good. One girl (and her horse) from a group of friends with different ethnic and family backgrounds take centre stage in each new story in the series. Combining the ever-popular boarding school setting with classic, heartfelt pony stories, and adding a modern, diverse characters.