Fourth in the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series by Jenny Oldfield, this novel focuses on the gorgeous 5 year old half Arab stallion Johnny Mohawk that is part of the Scott family’s herd of horses.

With a new set of clients visiting the dude ranch run by the Scott family, Kirstie, her mother and brother come up against trouble with a father and son pair from Ireland who take part in the ride.  The son Stevie suffers a fall which causes problems.

Being from their own trekking company in Ireland, the pair are familiar with horses and trail rides. This doesn’t stop Stevie however from laying the blame on his mount, Johnny Mohawk.

Deemed unsafe by Stevie’s father, trouble ensues for the Scott family who have to seriously consider removing the horse from their business.

The situation that arises causing Stevie to become separated from the rest of the riding group and consequently falling without any witnesses shows how easy it is for a rider to get hurt and issues to result with regards to safety and who is liable.

Johnny Mohawk clearly shows the insurance issues that trail riding facilities have to deal with and what can happen when disgruntled customers try to get their way – even if not by true and legal means.

The main event the story is written around could easily be seen in real life making this story realistic; the only query I had was a trail riding place that allows clients to ride stallions out on the trail. This in itself is an insurance issue as it’s impossible to prove how much riding experience and horse knowledge a visiting person has.

Other than this, Johnny Mohawk tells the tale well, has you hoping the best for the Scott family and comes to a conclusion that is realistic and keeps the reader happy. A good follow on to the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series.

Author: Jenny Oldfield
http://www.jennyoldfield.com/
Fiction
In my library? Definitely.  I love collecting all the books of a series and this one wouldn’t be complete without each title in the series.
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“Canter is the cure for every evil.” – The Book Of Horse Quotes

Competition:
I have one copy of Johnny Mohawk to give away! The first person to email me with the titles of the first four books in the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series will receive it. Email to darquette_@hotmail.com, titled Horses of Half Moon Ranch.

Alternatively, you can purchase your own copy at:
http://www.amazon.com/Johnny-Mohawk-Horses-Half-Ranch/dp/140221703X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246369137&sr=1-

The third in the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series by Jenny Oldfield, Crazy Horse focuses on two of the Half Moon Ranch horses Crazy Horse and Cadillac.

Like chalk and cheese, the two equine friends are inseparable despite their differences in looks and personality.

One night, Kirstie is awoken by the family’s restless herd. Curious, she gets out of bed to investigate and soon realises that there are rustlers in amongst the horses.

Kirstie raises the alarm with her family but not before the rustlers get to Crazy Horse and Cadillac, managing to get away with the prized Thoroughbred and his best friend.

The story is built upon her search with friend Lisa to find the two loved animals that have been stolen. It takes the reader along on the journey of putting the pieces together to come up with the answer to the mystery of where the horses have been taken and who has done so.

Crazy Horse by Jenny Oldfield teaches the reader to consider listening to a horse and their body language as Kirstie finally realises that this will help her to secure both of her horses back into the Half Moon Ranch herd.

Set in Colorado, Oldfield describes the land in a way that has you imagining the scenery as the girls are riding through a forest with snowflakes falling, covering the ground in white.

A great read for pre and early teens, Crazy Horse ends with a positive outcome, leaving the reader content but ready to read the next in the series.

Author: Jenny Oldfield
http://www.jennyoldfield.com/
Fiction
In my library? But of course! A great series for the preteen or early teen who loves horses; it’s wonderful to have acquired the third and fourth book in this series.
Want it? Get it now on Amazon.

“Animals give you loyalty, no question.”

Competition:
I have one copy of Crazy Horse to give away! The first person to email me with the titles of the first three books in the Horses of Half Moon Ranch series and the names of the members of the Scott family that feature in the story will receive it. Email to darquette_@hotmail.com, titled Horses of Half Moon Ranch.

Alternatively, you can purchase your own copy at:
http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Horse-Horses-Half-Ranch/dp/1402217021/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1246369116&sr=1-1

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