The first book in the Brumby Girl series introduces the Ferraro family in Beverford near Swan Hill, in particular 10 year old Jessica Ferraro who raised the wild rescue filly Half-Pint from a foal. Now nearly full grown, Half-Pint comes back from six weeks with a trainer having been started under saddle. Jessica thinks all her dreams have come true until her parents restrict her riding to weekends when she is supervised by her mum or a local riding instructor. Jessica has other plans and starts riding bareback in secret before her parents get home, but not everything goes to plan... From first ride to first gymkhana the book details basic knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed with horses.