Synopsis

This story is about two teenage girls with totally different backgrounds. One girl, Jodie Brown was born with a physical disability. She and her mother live on a run down old farm. With the recent passing of her dad, Jodie's mother Sandy, works two jobs to make ends meet. Jodie's dream is to own and ride a horse and even eventually compete in a horse show. However, physical and financial problems make this quite impossible. Being bullied and made fun of is an every day part of her life. The other girl, Bridgett Van Heusen, lives a complete opposite life. She lives on a beautiful farm and has her own horse. She is very spoiled, wanting for nothing. Her dad is on the road most of the time earning money for their lavish lifestyle. Her mom's life consists of going from committee meeting to committee meeting. Both parents are involved in everything but their daughter's life. Bridgett has her own horse trainer and caretaker. She competes in district and national horse shows with much success. She does not appreciate what she has and is mean and belittling to all. These two girls path's cross and the story follows the success of one and the failure of the other. It has many emotional turns and twists. The story also has life lessons. It is a family story which will touch all ages.