Sam's best friend is her pony, Zelda. She takes good care of her, talking to her and sharing secrets, much to another stable girl's amusement. When Araminta brags of the gymkhana that she and her pony will win, Sam is instantly disheartened. Encouraged by the stable owner, who sees her caring ways, Sam enters and trains very hard. Sam and Zelda are ready to enter the competition, only to find their saddle has been stolen, right before the main event! Will they still be able to enter? Or will Araminta and her pony win after all? Gems is a series of ten books highlighting strong and unique female protagonists. Series features include brilliant full colour illustrations throughout the book, bite-sized chunks of text and questions at the end to ensure understanding. Topics range from aliens and sea monsters to twisted fairy tales and mistaken identities.