Take the Reins

When Sasha Silver and her thoroughbred, Charm, arrive on the campus of elite Canterwood Crest Academy, Sasha knows immediately that she's not in her home town anymore. Surrounded by the trappings of privilege, Sasha feels inadequate. But she's determined to prove to others—and herself—that she isn’t just a big fish rider from a small town.

She belongs on the Canterwood equestrian team—after all, she was recruited. But it turns out that her talent might be harder to prove than she thought. Not only is the Canterwood environment incredibly competitive, but it seems that one teammate in particular sees Sasha as a threat—and will stop at nothing to take Sasha out of contention.

Will Sasha rise to the occasion and make the advanced riding team by the end of her first semester? Or will she succumb to the pressure and be sent packing?

Take the Reins by Jessica Burkhart is a captivating tale of determination, competition, and finding one's place in a world filled with challenges.