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seeming to search for her.
“OK, Izzy,” Zoe said. “That’s your pony, Misty,
with the blue head collar on the hook.”
Izzy flicked her ponytail over one shoulder and
gave a cool smile. “Thanks, he’s lovely. Hope he’s a good jumper too.”
“Oh, he’s fantastic,” Zoe replied. “He’s a little buzzy, but Lainey will talk it all through with you.”
Izzy nodded confidently, walking towards Silver Shadow’s stable. Poppy felt the blood rush to her cheeks.
“Right then.” Zoe smiled at Poppy, not seeming to notice her dismayed expression. “You’ve got dear old Henry. Come with me!” As Zoe marched ahead, Poppy watched Izzy pat the beautiful grey pony. Her dream pony.
Feeling the tears start to well up in her eyes, Poppy quickly blinked them away. Her throat felt thick and lumpy, and it was hard to swallow. Zoe was now
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