* This book is a special dyslexia friendly edition. It uses a font called 'Open Dyslexic' designed to make reading easier. It also has more spacing between the lines and contains more pages than the standard edition. This edition is printed on cream paper to reduce glare. **
9 year old Fiona lives in Kildare with her beloved Connemara pony Foxtrot. She dreams of earning a spot on the Irish young riders dressage team. But Fiona’s world shatters when she unexpectedly finishes last in the dressage competition at Galway's famous Saddlestone Connemara Pony School. Is Fiona's dream of earning a place on the Irish dressage team over? Or can Foxtrot and Fiona turn things around at Saddlestone with Mrs. Thundercare's help? Follow the captivating journey of Fiona & Foxtrot in this endearing Saddlestone Connemara Pony Listening School Adventure!
This wholesome and beautifully told horse story is perfect for horse-crazy kids aged 7 upwards.
Written by international horsewoman and award-winning documentary director, Elaine Heney, this tender and touching story explores the depth of the relationship that can be created between child and pony - that can last a lifetime. This book includes educational horsemanship and horse training lessons, including tips on collection, softness, self-carriage and horsemanship, based on the principles of good horsemanship.
Encouraging Children to Read: Reading is essential for children's cognitive development, language skills, and creativity. Books like this encourage children to engage with exciting stories, build their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Make reading easy & fun for children, including those with dyslexia:
- Dyslexia friendly font: This carefully chosen dyslexic font helps reduce visual stress and makes reading more accessible for kids with dyslexia.
- Larger font size: The use of a bigger font size helps young readers, especially those struggling with dyslexia, follow along with ease.
- Shorter chapters: The story is broken into manageable sections, helping young readers feel a sense of accomplishment and avoid feeling overwhelmed.
- Engaging plot: The adventure-filled storyline captures the attention of both reluctant readers and those who may struggle with dyslexia.
- Printed on cream paper: Cream paper helps to reduce glare and makes this book easier to read!
This book is perfect for young readers looking for a fun, wholesome pony story to curl up with and enjoy. Whether your child is a confident reader or needs a little extra help, this chapter book is designed to be engaging, inclusive, and easy to read.
Help your child fall in love with reading today. Get your copy of this easy to read, dyslexia friendly horse book and embark on a journey of horsemanship, friendship and fun!
