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contented sigh as he resumed resting his leg. Before Poppy could even think of a reply, Izzy had sauntered off. Poppy turned back to Henry’s mane, this time using the right brush. It was going from bad to worse. Not only did she have to watch someone else with Silver Shadow, but that someone was Izzy. Taking her dream jacket was
one thing, but her dream pony quite another! Giving a sniff, she was grateful for Henry’s sturdy neck to hide her face so that no one could see how upset she was. She wished Evie, her friend from school, was around. Amina and Sophie had been really nice, but without Silver Shadow to
ride and care for, she felt so alone.
A few minutes later Lainey strolled by just as
Poppy was applying a slick of polish to Henry’s big feet. Lainey paused, leaning on the stable door. She had lovely riding clothes on – neat breeches and brown boots, the sort that spoke of years and
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