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Bringing him back to Saddle Creek seems like the right thing to do... until tensions rise and caring for him becomes more complicated than any of them expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA girl from the rival Silver Spur barn suddenly appears, claiming the foal as hers. But something about her story doesn't add up. And when the foal mysteriously vanishes, the Saddle Creek Riders must race through the forest, follow scattered clues, and trust their instincts - and each other - before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull of courage, friendship, barn drama, and heart-pounding mystery, The Lost Foal Mystery is a perfect read for fans who love teen horse adventure, girls-and-horses friendships, ranch life coming-of-age stories, and family-friendly equestrian mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brave foal. A tangled truth. 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Willow is jumping better than ever, but Emma's confidence wobbles as rumors spread and tempers flare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen everything explodes: Knightfall refuses a jump without warning, the warm-up ring turns chaotic, and someone mysteriously raises a fence on the course. With trust crumbling and the medal final approaching, Emma must choose between fear and courage... before someone gets seriously hurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRival Riders Rising is an unputdownable teen horse adventure filled with barn drama, high-stakes competition, and the emotional friendships young riders love. 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