This book (Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek) has now become my favourite book of all time! I loved how Maia and Cole kept progressing. I recommend this book to anyone that has a passion for horses or is just looking for a great book, it was very easy to understand and read. I am looking forward to seeing what Book Two in the series brings! 🐴🐎

Ashlee VH

Horse rider 13yo (NZ)

Another enjoyable new horse story (True Colors of the Trail) by this new author. My daughter loves riding, especially jumping, so she really loved the riding lesson details in this story and picked up a few new tips. The story also made her think about being brave enough to make her own choices and not just follow the crowd which I thought was a great lesson for this age group. We are really looking forward to the True Colors activity book to arrive now so we can continue the "self trust" theme of this book set. Loving this series so far!

Danielle

Mother of horse mad daughter

Every horse-loving kid needs a copy of these books, beautifully written and engaging. My daughter (11) has really enjoyed reading Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek, and the activity book is a huge hit too! The activity book helps the reader explore deeper, while being creative, inspired and learning. Highly recommend this series and can't wait for more!

Rochelle M

Pony Club mother and School Teacher (NZ)

What I really love about these books is that they are clearly written by someone who genuinely knows and understands horses; how to handle them properly, how to ride and how they behave. Wonderful stories for all ages!

Kym M

Horse rider and breeder (NZ)

This book (Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek) tells an incredibly heart-warming story of connection, compassion and friendship. The journey Maia experiences of being new at the stables is something that everyone can relate to, which made it all the more moving. One of the things that makes this story stand out is the lessons it gently teaches about the human and horse connection, the importance of appreciating small wins, and approaching challenges with empathy and patience. Anyone who loves horses will appreciate the insightful writing and gorgeous story. I guarantee you will not be able to put this book down!

Bronte H

Showjumping Rider (NZ)

This is a great story for those younger readers & horse and pony mad fans that love to read about them too. As a young horse and pony mad girl (many years ago) I loved all the now "classical" horse and pony stories. I haven't read any since my late teenage years but I loved this story (Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek). Maia and her mother move to a quiet countryside town where she joins the Willowe Creek stables and meets Cole, a broken and troubled pony and Maia is determined to earn his trust and help him.

Sam

Keen Reader (UK)

Addi (10) loved your book thank you! Gia (7) and Kinsley (2) did too, we read to them and they soaked it up. They thought the stories were relatable to their own ponies and the training tools they are using currently. Also, they learned about new tools they could add to their training. They particularly enjoyed the descriptive words to set the picture in their minds. It made it so easy to imagine themselves with their ponies. They're keen for more! ❤️

Addi, Gia and Kinsley

Pony mad kids (NZ)

This book will appeal to anyone with an interest in horses, but also to anyone who loves a great story of new beginnings, and finding your way with heart and compassion.

Lois F

Proofreader (NZ)

Diana's writing really brings this story to life! Maia and Cole’s journey is beautifully crafted, capturing not just the bond between them but also the feelings of stepping into something new and finding your place; these lessons resonate far beyond just horsemanship. It’s the kind of story that is perfect for horse lovers and anyone who just appreciates heartfelt, meaningful storytelling.

Kim W

Reader and rider (NZ)

Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek is my new favorite horse story. I didn't want to put it down once I started reading! It made me think about being more calm and patient with my own pony. I can't wait to read the next book in the Heart Horse Inspiration Series!

Karly B

Horse-loving 10yo (USA)

I loved Pony Whispers at Willowe Creek 😊 I came into horses at a later stage in life and a lot of the traditional riding lessons I had just felt so wrong to me. So, over the last 20 years I've gradually moved towards what feels more right, which is developing trust and connection with my horses. Diana brings this connection between horse and human to her book, and it's beautiful 😊 And I hope lots of young riders read it and realize that's the rider they want to be as well 😊😊😊

Vicki P

Horse owner (NZ)