When Sister Bear begins taking riding lessons, she is thrilled to get on the fastest horse and go for an exciting ride.
But when Sister is paired with a mild-tempered old mare named Bess, she's a bit wary. Will Sister Bear soon learn to never judge a book by its cover . . . and never judge a horse by its mane?
At Ms. Toni's Riding School and Stable, horsemanship turns out to be plenty of hard work. Between mucking out messy stalls and combing tangles from Bess's mane, Sister learns to keep both hands on the reins. Could quiet hours in the sawdust ring help a wobbly cub jump like a real pro?
Snooty classmate Sally loves to brag that her fast horse Midnight can win every race through Farmer Ben's woods. Yet clearing logs and stone walls takes true trust between bear and horse. Can a determined cub keep her seat in the saddle when the jumping lesson turns into an unexpected showdown?
The Berenstain Bears Chapter Books are the perfect next step for increasingly independent young readers.