Horseshoe by Bonnie Bryant

Author:Bonnie Bryant [Bryant, Bonnie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-307-82541-4
Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Published: 2013-02-06T05:00:00+00:00

FOUNDERS’ DAY DAWNED bright and clear, and the first event on the program was the parade. Willow Creek was a suburb of Washington, D.C., but it had been around for a long time and had a lot of history and heritage of its own. Everyone in Willow Creek was proud of that heritage, and looked forward to celebrating it on Founders’ Day. The parade route was lined with balloons and brightly colored flags—and people.

“Half of the town must be here watching,” said Carole, looking down the street at the start of the parade. Sunlight shone off Starlight’s gleaming neck and off the bright ribbons she’d braided into his mane. She loved days like this one.

“And the half that isn’t watching is in the parade,” Lisa agreed. Delilah didn’t have the natural flair that Starlight had, but Lisa had groomed her thoroughly and her golden coat was beautiful. She rode next to Carole toward the rear of the Pine Hollow group. Max led off, with Red O’Malley and Mrs. Reg on either side, but most of the more advanced riders rode in the back. It was best to have them there, where they could keep an eye on the younger ones in front and be ready to help if trouble arose.

Next to Lisa, Belle pranced nervously and ogled a flapping flag. She arched her neck and began to snort. “Belle,” Stevie said sternly. Belle sighed, relaxed, and walked forward calmly.

“What was that about?” asked Lisa.

“She was just trying to get away with something,” explained Stevie. “She wasn’t actually afraid. She just needs to be told what her limits are.”

Carole grinned. “Kind of like her rider?”

Stevie grinned back. “That’s why we make such a terrific pair.”

“Hey, Mom! Hi, Dad!” Lisa caught sight of her parents in the crowd and waved. They waved back to Lisa excitedly. Colonel Hanson was standing only a few feet farther along the route, and they waved to him too.

“My parents will be closer to the judges’ grandstand,” Stevie said. “Chad’s marching with the school band, and they want to hear him play.” She made a face. “I don’t know why they want to. We’ve been listening to him practice all week, and I promise you, I’d rather see him just march.”

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