Gemma's mother wants her to win. Gemma's not so sure.

Surely it must be a dream come true to have a mother obsessed with horses? A mother who is determined to propel you to the top of the horse world?

But perhaps it isn't when she pays no attention to what you think, and what you want.

Gemma Conway and her mother don't have much money, so all their horses are bargains. Mary Conway is convinced the latest one will get Gemma to the top, blowing away the memories of all her previous failures.

Weston is a big, talented horse, but he is also very strong and Gemma's every ride on him is fraught. What if this is the time that ends in disaster?

How Gemma learns to make her own way, and navigate school, relationships and her family make this one of Gillian Baxter's best.