The Quarter Horse
Patricia Gilkerson
(Melange Books - Fire and Ice Ya, May 20, 2016)
Fifteen-year old Piper agrees to help her friend Jeff sell his horses to pay for college, hoping he will then appreciate her more. But a gorgeous new girl comes to town who threatens to attract Jeff's attention. Piper doesn't know how to deal with beautiful Jackie and then she finds out that Jeff's Quarter Horse, Daisy, is prone to colic, a deadly threat in horses. All the responsibility for Daisy is on Piper's shoulders, but can she find a good owner for Daisy while keeping her healthy? And will Jeff fall for Jackie, forgetting about Piper? Daisy's life is at stake as the Horse Rescuers must act quickly.