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out of the barn and made a beeline for a gorgeous bay pony across the yard.
Zoe moved down the list, and as she called out each child’s name, they went out into the yard to meet their pony. There was Gracie and Bobby, a handsome piebald. Then Willow was paired with Luna, and Jess, a smiley girl with long dark hair, was matched with a pony called Merlin. So far everyone looked very happy with their pony partners!
Finally, only Poppy and Izzy were left. Poppy noticed that Izzy had on a T-shirt with her name – “Izz the Whizz” – and “Hardwick Manor Team Trials” above a logo of a jumping horse. She’ll definitely be good if she’s been on a riding team, Poppy thought.
“You two come with me,” Zoe said. “Let’s meet your ponies!”
Poppy’s heart beat faster as she saw Silver Shadow leaning over his stable door, his eyes
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