This is the sixth book in Jemma Spark's Jill series which is a follow-on from the original Jill books by Ruby Ferguson. Jill Crewe has managed to acquire a fantastic dressage horse, which in the 1960s in England was an almost impossible feat. Never one to stand still and congratulate herself on her own achievements, she is now pursuing a career as a journalist for Horse and Hound.

She is given a chance to write an article and with the aid of her best friend Ann they set off to London to interview and photograph the Clutterbuck sisters. This leads to the opportunity of going to Porlock Vale, the famous riding centre in Exmoor. Jill is to take part in a short dressage course and write an article. This leads to more exciting opportunities and adventures.