She gets a new pony in the farm and teaches it how to be a riding pony.

Riding lessons are delayed when a new pony joins the farm. Having to work and be patient, even with a new pony is a lesson that the girls learn quickly when the pony becomes scared.

~ borrowed from the Library

THE NEW PONY is at the beginning 2nd Grade reading level and it has 588 words.

The girls have a treat in store as a new Palomino pony named Taffy is coming to the farm. Taffy is mostly trained but there are still instructions to learn. Jill's mom asks her to help out and at first it seems scary as the pony bolts. All ends well after Jill heeds her mother's advice to be patient, and after her friends encourage her to try again.

For the horsey crowd this is a nice series. It tends to skew girlie as there are no male characters to speak of. The entire series is at the beginning Second Grade reading level which is good if you are looking for a steady supply of practice readers. There are currently 9 books in the series.

Observant children will learn something about riding and horse/pony care from the text and pictures. The tone is sugary sweet but I still like how the friends are totally supportive of one another.