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Pony Club Secrets #5
Relampago y la copa del campeon
While teaching at her aunt's summer riding camp, Isa becomes close to Relâampago, a talented jumper, and she decides to try to train him to compete for Horse of the Year.Genre: Juvenile FictionSubgenre: Action + Adventure / General, Animals / Horses, Social Issues / FriendshipAge: 9-12 yearsPublisher: Susaeta EdicionesPages: 253Edition: TranslationLanguage:
Spanish
Format: paperbackRelease Date:
January 1, 2010
Date Published:
January 1, 2010
Author: Stacy Gregg
Spanish
Format: paperbackRelease Date:
January 1, 2010
Date Published:
January 1, 2010
Author: Stacy Gregg
256 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2020
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Stacy Gregg
82 books208 followersAs a young girl living in New Zealand Stacy Gregg wanted to be two things when she grew up – a horse rider and a writer. She now considers herself very, very lucky to be both at once!
Becoming a writer was the easy part – all she needed was an exercise book and a pen. Stacy wrote loads of poetry and short stories at school and then became a journalist, writing features for magazines and newspapers and working as a fashion writer (v. glamorous and lots of fun!) before her first book in the Pony Club Secrets series was published in 2007.
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Becoming a writer was the easy part – all she needed was an exercise book and a pen. Stacy wrote loads of poetry and short stories at school and then became a journalist, writing features for magazines and newspapers and working as a fashion writer (v. glamorous and lots of fun!) before her first book in the Pony Club Secrets series was published in 2007.
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February 2, 2011
Issie and her friends have started an new riding school at antie Hesters. When Comet is taken away Issie is determined to found out who has taken him.
November 9, 2012
Loved this book aswell! I can't believe when her aunt gives her Comet and she wins a class at the horse of the year show! She has some determination in her! I love how Natasha tries to make it a draw because she to scared! Just goes to show you have to work with your horse/pony and never let your horse/pony know you're scared! :)
August 18, 2011
WOW!!!!! This has to be the BEST book by Stacy Gregg I have read BY FAR! I have just finished reading it and - oh my gosh - it is SUPER DOOPER COOL! A bit of romance too... ;)
May 13, 2014
This is my favorite of the Pony Club Secrets Secrets. When the unruly comet lost the POY I almost Cried! Almost.
October 13, 2024
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September 10, 2019
This is a really good book that really inspired me to reach for my dreams no matter how impossible they seem, and I would definitely recommend it for people who love animals.
Issie is on holiday at her aunts house again, when she meets a cheeky little skewbald gelding (horse) called comet. Throught the book there has been an ongoing struggle to save her aunts farm from getting sold, but when she finds out how high comet can jump, she enters him into the clear round at the horse of the year show, were she can win 25 000 pounds (enough to save her aunts farm). But unfortunately the clear round doesn't go well, and she doesn't win, it looks like the farm might be sold after all...but she gets another chance when her instructor tells her he entered them into the pony puissance (a competition were the brick wall gets higher and higher until all the riders have knocked down of retired out the competition and it leaves the last one), and in the end they take home the cup and the prize money having won the pony puissance at 2 metres 60, and saving her aunts farm, and then to top it all off her aunt gives her comet to take home, and live with her and her pregnant mare blaze!
Issie is on holiday at her aunts house again, when she meets a cheeky little skewbald gelding (horse) called comet. Throught the book there has been an ongoing struggle to save her aunts farm from getting sold, but when she finds out how high comet can jump, she enters him into the clear round at the horse of the year show, were she can win 25 000 pounds (enough to save her aunts farm). But unfortunately the clear round doesn't go well, and she doesn't win, it looks like the farm might be sold after all...but she gets another chance when her instructor tells her he entered them into the pony puissance (a competition were the brick wall gets higher and higher until all the riders have knocked down of retired out the competition and it leaves the last one), and in the end they take home the cup and the prize money having won the pony puissance at 2 metres 60, and saving her aunts farm, and then to top it all off her aunt gives her comet to take home, and live with her and her pregnant mare blaze!
November 3, 2021
Si te encantan los caballos, como a mí, y buscas una lectura amena, divertida y rápida, estos trece libros son una opción estupenda para esos días en los que nos apetece leer algo facilito.
Están recomendados para una edad de nueve años o más, pero no por eso se trata de una saga infantil. De hecho, yo el último libro lo he leído hace tres o cuatro semanas y me ha encantado. Ha sido una lectura muy fresca.
Cada uno de los libros cuenta una aventura distinta de Isa, la protagonista, siempre con relación al mundo de la equitación.
Por lo tanto, podrían leerse como volúmenes independientes, pero tened en cuenta que pueden aparecer datos de libros anteriores. Por eso, yo recomiendo leerlos por orden. De esa manera, entenderéis mejor la historia, la evolución de la protagonista a medida que crece y su relación con los distintos caballos, yeguas y ponis que aparecen en cada uno de los libros.
¿Alguien en la sala que conozca estos libros? ¿Qué os parecen?
Están recomendados para una edad de nueve años o más, pero no por eso se trata de una saga infantil. De hecho, yo el último libro lo he leído hace tres o cuatro semanas y me ha encantado. Ha sido una lectura muy fresca.
Cada uno de los libros cuenta una aventura distinta de Isa, la protagonista, siempre con relación al mundo de la equitación.
Por lo tanto, podrían leerse como volúmenes independientes, pero tened en cuenta que pueden aparecer datos de libros anteriores. Por eso, yo recomiendo leerlos por orden. De esa manera, entenderéis mejor la historia, la evolución de la protagonista a medida que crece y su relación con los distintos caballos, yeguas y ponis que aparecen en cada uno de los libros.
¿Alguien en la sala que conozca estos libros? ¿Qué os parecen?
February 18, 2025
This is the fifth book in the “Pony club secrets” series. There is a total of 12 books in the series, 13 if you count the novella.
With showjumping contests to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.
When Aunty Hess opens a riding school for the summer, Issie and her pony-club friends go along to help out. Issie gets to know Comet, a naughty but talented pony with real showjumping talent. Through the book there has been an ongoing struggle to save her aunts farm from getting sold, but when she finds out how high comet can jump, she enters him into the clear round at the horse of the year show, where she can win 25 000 pounds which will be enough to save her aunts farm. However, Issie struggles to decide if she will be able to train him in time to compete and save her aunt’s farm.
When it comes to the horse of the year show, the pressure is high for her to get a clear round and win. Unfortunately, the clear round doesn't go well, and Issie doesn't win, it looks like the farm might be sold after all. However she gets another chance when her instructor tells her he entered them into the pony puissance which is a competition were the brick wall gets higher and higher until all the riders have knocked down some of the bricks until they’re out of the competition and it leaves the last one, and in the end Issie takes home the cup and the prize money having won the pony puissance at 2 metres 60, and saving her aunts farm, and then to top it all off her aunt decides to gives her Comet to take home, and live with her and her pregnant mare Blaze.
I would give this book 5 stars because it constantly kept readers on the edge of their seats. It was so good even though it is more character driven rather than plot driven. I would recommend this to anyone aged 8 or over and it’s great to read alone or as a family.
With showjumping contests to win, rivals to defeat, mysteries to solve and ponies in danger to save – these books are perfect for all girls who love ponies.
When Aunty Hess opens a riding school for the summer, Issie and her pony-club friends go along to help out. Issie gets to know Comet, a naughty but talented pony with real showjumping talent. Through the book there has been an ongoing struggle to save her aunts farm from getting sold, but when she finds out how high comet can jump, she enters him into the clear round at the horse of the year show, where she can win 25 000 pounds which will be enough to save her aunts farm. However, Issie struggles to decide if she will be able to train him in time to compete and save her aunt’s farm.
When it comes to the horse of the year show, the pressure is high for her to get a clear round and win. Unfortunately, the clear round doesn't go well, and Issie doesn't win, it looks like the farm might be sold after all. However she gets another chance when her instructor tells her he entered them into the pony puissance which is a competition were the brick wall gets higher and higher until all the riders have knocked down some of the bricks until they’re out of the competition and it leaves the last one, and in the end Issie takes home the cup and the prize money having won the pony puissance at 2 metres 60, and saving her aunts farm, and then to top it all off her aunt decides to gives her Comet to take home, and live with her and her pregnant mare Blaze.
I would give this book 5 stars because it constantly kept readers on the edge of their seats. It was so good even though it is more character driven rather than plot driven. I would recommend this to anyone aged 8 or over and it’s great to read alone or as a family.
November 23, 2022
A solid little book in this series without unnecessarily serious themes but crossing the line between a grounded horsey book and a realistic but completely fantastical story which can rub uncomfortably.
The main character is flawlessly talented with every horse she rides, which is perfectly saccharine for a young reader, but speaks of a failure in characterisation to an intermediate/young adult.
Inevitably, as per the style of these books, , which sits oddly when this series likes to position itself as a more realistic kind of childs' book, but has done none of the leg work to justify the main character's station.
Thankfully, as said, this would be a lovely book for a young reader.
The main character is flawlessly talented with every horse she rides, which is perfectly saccharine for a young reader, but speaks of a failure in characterisation to an intermediate/young adult.
Inevitably, as per the style of these books, , which sits oddly when this series likes to position itself as a more realistic kind of childs' book, but has done none of the leg work to justify the main character's station.
Thankfully, as said, this would be a lovely book for a young reader.
July 9, 2023
part 5 of healing my inner horse girl
I read this series for the first time when I was about 12, now I'm 21 and thoroughly enjoying my reread!
The whole series is criminally underrated but this book is my favourite so far. Comet is the best pony character of the series in my opinion!
Obviously many of the events of the books are unrealistic (why are there so many 14 year old Pony Club riders casually jumping 1m40??) but I personally think it works fine, they're fun to read and exciting. I especially like how the writing becomes more sophisticated as Issie grows up. And while some of the characters like Natasha are rather stereotypical, I like how they have an opportunity to grow throughout the series.
I read this series for the first time when I was about 12, now I'm 21 and thoroughly enjoying my reread!
The whole series is criminally underrated but this book is my favourite so far. Comet is the best pony character of the series in my opinion!
Obviously many of the events of the books are unrealistic (why are there so many 14 year old Pony Club riders casually jumping 1m40??) but I personally think it works fine, they're fun to read and exciting. I especially like how the writing becomes more sophisticated as Issie grows up. And while some of the characters like Natasha are rather stereotypical, I like how they have an opportunity to grow throughout the series.
December 28, 2022
This is one of my favourite books from the series. The characters have grown up slightly and it’s lovely to watch them on a new adventure running a pony camp at Aunt Hester’s. The stakes are high in this one with money problems plaguing the future of Hester’s farm which is a lot to deal with for the young riders but Issie’s mum does well grounding her. There were some sexist parts which I felt Issie handled very maturely and watching her relationship with Comet develop was just lovely.
April 4, 2025
I find the fact a 14.2hh pony was able to jump a 1.70m puissance wall with two sessions training ever so slightly unbelievable… could there have been just a bit more training lol?
Nonetheless still my fav nostalgic childhood series I love this book and once again the existence of Aiden just makes it better 🤷♀️- his arguments with Dan were actually so funny
Side note, Kelly Anne’s character… omg she had me wanting to jump into the book to tell her off, she was SO annoying.
Nonetheless still my fav nostalgic childhood series I love this book and once again the existence of Aiden just makes it better 🤷♀️- his arguments with Dan were actually so funny
Side note, Kelly Anne’s character… omg she had me wanting to jump into the book to tell her off, she was SO annoying.
November 23, 2023
horsing around
Not as stimulating as previous stories, the girls,set up a summer camp riding school at aunty Hess’s, as they grow up some more mature themes come out, but the stars of the show are again, the horses!
Not as stimulating as previous stories, the girls,set up a summer camp riding school at aunty Hess’s, as they grow up some more mature themes come out, but the stars of the show are again, the horses!
August 17, 2019
A wonderful read
Lots of riding and jumping! Never a dull moment. Sorry I finished the book. Will look for more of her books!
Lots of riding and jumping! Never a dull moment. Sorry I finished the book. Will look for more of her books!
September 8, 2019
Possibly my favourite in the series! Any horse mad girl/teen will absolutely adore this series
June 28, 2021
This always was my favourite of the pony club secrets series!
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September 9, 2021I think it was good book for horse try of People and horse lovers would love the series!
December 27, 2021
How do I read it?
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July 19, 2023Súper recomendado para niños de 10-12 años. Fue mi infancia.
October 9, 2024
Oh my god riding school kids piss me off so much but aside from that we love a cute patchy pony
October 15, 2024
4.7 stars. I enjoyed the banter between Dan and Aidan
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January 13, 2025i want to read the seres but i cant bye it i am only 13 and i am broke pls how i get a free pdf
June 10, 2025
Best Stacy Gregg book I have ever read. I do recommend reading at least the first 2 books before this one because it will make way more sense.
January 20, 2026
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 🎉🎉🎉🎉
March 20, 2022
Me gustó mucho este libro 😸,es muy bueno e interesante, pero tiene mucho romance 😍😍😁😁😁😅😅
January 25, 2015
This one has a pony riding school and for probably most of the book it's actually slightly less ludicrous than usual. In the latter half, of course, Izzy's amazing Luckiest Girl In The World mutant power kicks in, and the ghost pony was in there somewhere. It's interesting to me that I don't seem to come across many modern pony novels where a competition is the focus and it's something like a local show, or a pony club meet. It's always some sort of super elite galactic A-circuit million dollar ultimate showdown. I don't know, man. I think it's easier to care about whether a kid wins a ribbon at a gymkhana than whether they get crowned ultimate grand supreme rider in the universe. Like, they're pretty lucky to be in the running in the first place.
Anyway this isn't as stupid as the next one in the series >__>
Anyway this isn't as stupid as the next one in the series >__>
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September 20, 2012Great piece of writing
October 2, 2013
You have no idea how good this is!
February 6, 2013
I loved this book and wish I could read the others aswell!!!
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