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CHALLENGER (Horses and Souls Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Anna Rashbrook (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.7 out of 5 stars (95)

Would you ride your precious horse too hard, just so you can beat your best friend?

Joanna did, driven by the spectre of her highly competitive, show jumping mother. Remorse and heartbreak engulf Joanna when she finds her best friend, Diane, disappeared on that same day. Joanna walks away from everything to do with horses and riding to run the county horse show with her ever protective dad.

Years later, show jumper Challenger returns and seems determined to savage Joanna every time she goes near him. His arrival brings a head to the series of events that are crumbling Joanna’s carefully constructed walls.

Diane also returns, but Joanna cannot trust her. Does she really want to re-kindle the friendship or does she have an ulterior motive? Joanna’s worst fears are realised on Christmas day when Dianne makes the ultimate betrayal of their relationship. In the aftermath, Joanne’s life slowly rebuilds itself with the help of her two puppies and Guy from the dog school. Will she find healing, faith and love or will more tragedy and hurt beset her? Can Challenger ever forgive her?

Horse and dog lovers will especially enjoy this gripping yet uplifting drama of rural family life.

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    Horses and Souls
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  6. Publication date
    September 25, 2018
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In Challenger, Anna delivers bright sparks of romance with the black depths of grief to demonstrate how poor or no communication and total misinterpretation of language can destroy families with such devastating consequences to so many. She brilliantly shows a way forward through equine-assisted therapy and the finding of a new faith.
Her insightful and sensitive portrayal of her characters and their relationship difficulties are so easy for us to empathise with, but her own knowledge of finding simple solutions with the help and love of others whether animal, human or spiritual is out there waiting for us to just open our eyes and be challenged.
Gerry Harrington
Director of Fetlocks Equine Facilitated Therapy
Author of, 'How Horses Help'

I loved the equine therapy aspects of Challenger...it shows how insightful and amazing horses are and even if the reader doesn't know much about equine therapy, they will get why he is so important; a type of mirror character.
The presence of Challenger was not only a reminder of the past which Joanna and Ray were holding onto but also a catalyst of change for Ray and Joanna. He and the other horses help to rekindle Joanna's love of just being around them and her realisation that she doesn't have to go back to being what her mum wanted her to be to enjoy their presence in her life. The therapy with the horses also sets in motion Diane and Ray's healing and growth. Ironical but great!! Teacher being taught!!

Tanya Cleet
Former Literacy and Numeracy tutor at the Fortune Centre of Riding Therapy

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HMYMMR8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anna Rashbrook
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Horses and Souls
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #938,546 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.7 out of 5 stars (95)

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Bestselling author Anna Rashbrook grew up with a passion for horses, dogs, and travel. Over the years, she has lived in England, Switzerland, and Austria, but now lives in Wales and is finding her family roots. Anna’s novels are all based on her Christian faith, along with her life experiences from managing a farm to working in equine therapy, cleaning castles to teaching riding, running a holiday home business to becoming a librarian. The books are set in the country with more than a little drama and tangled relationships. They include novels, memoirs, a supernatural thriller and short story collections. Not forgetting the horses and dogs who always seem to turn up, even when not planned!

Her books can be found on her blog, Anna's Horse Books.

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Anna also writes an Award nominated blog about Austria which told of rich experiences of life in a new country, but is now mostly abut her new life in Wales..

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3.7 out of 5 stars
95 global ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's content, particularly noting the powerful healing animals can offer. Moreover, the plot receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its maturity and realistic problems. However, the book's engagement level receives mixed reactions, with some finding it an interesting read while others find it boring.
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6 customers mention content, 6 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the content of the book, particularly noting the powerful healing animals can offer, with one customer highlighting the equine therapy and another mentioning how both horses and dogs were engaging elements in the story.
...The book explores a complicated mix of past resentments, grief and healing. And of course, horses!Read more
This was a cute, quick read. It's especially good for animal lovers like myself since horses and dogs are a big part of the plot....Read more
...Anna Rashbrook has plenty in the story to interest horse lovers and dog lovers, including some hilarious moments involving a pair of frisky puppies!...Read more
...That being said, as I kept reading, I was drawn in. I really liked the equine therapy and the time they spent at Sue and Ethan’s house....Read more
5 customers mention plot, 4 positive, 1 negative
Customers appreciate the plot of the book, with one mentioning its mature themes and realistic problems.
...The spirit of God adds religious and spiritual aspects to a moving story.Read more
The tale had lots of maturity and personal growth all do every nicely. I can’t wait to read more from the author.Read more
...The problems in this story are very real, not the usual exaggerated problems you'll find in so many stories....Read more
Pure silliness. Wasted time I can never reclaim. Plot line like spaghetti. And the religious part felt contrived....Read more
5 customers mention engaging, 3 positive, 2 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's engagement, with some finding it an interesting read, while one customer describes it as boring.
...Some cliched stuff too. But an interesting read if you can hold all the threads together and deal with the rough editing that left out and/or...Read more
This is so boring! I havent been able to get past chapter 2Read more
...interaction, tangled emotions and sad moments make this a gripping read. Set around a old manor house and stables it has a charm all of its own.Read more
Pure silliness. Wasted time I can never reclaim. Plot line like spaghetti. And the religious part felt contrived....Read more

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  • kindle reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars A moving story!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
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    Joanna has worked with her dad Ray to grow the Hazeley Show into a national event, after her Mum died. Joanna’s friend, Diane, suddenly reappears in her life. It takes Joanna back into the past, the race with Diane and how she thrashed her horse, Challenger, to win the County cup then withdrew due to his injury. She’s given up on riding. Diane wants to start afresh, open a small riding school and do horse therapy, using their stables. But it’s become more than that as Diane moves into the rooms above the stables. Does Diane have an ulterior motive? Is Diane’s arrival the beginning of changes in Joanna’s life? Anna Rashbrook has plenty in the story to interest horse lovers and dog lovers, including some hilarious moments involving a pair of frisky puppies! The spirit of God adds religious and spiritual aspects to a moving story.
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  • Gweniver
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family Drama in the English countryside
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2019
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    Joanna appears to be doing ok for herself, when the sudden reappearance of an old friend in her life changes everything. Is Diane even still her friend? As Joanna's life is unexpectedly shaken by the turn of events, she finds herself forced to deal with her past. The book explores a complicated mix of past resentments, grief and healing. And of course, horses!
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful Reading
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2019
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    This was a thoughtfully written story. It's a real character study in human nature and behavior that is coupled with animals and the powerful healing they can offer. There are a lot of themes covered here that make this as deep as you wish it to be. It's the kind of story that leaves you pondering each time you pause, and will stick with you after you've finished. I love that the characters were drawn as real and flawed in both action and thoughts, the growth felt real. There was also enough tender, hopeful moments that the heavy parts didn't get overly weighty. Very well done on every level.
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  • akaladybug
    3.0 out of 5 stars Horses, Humans, History, Dogs, and Jesus
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
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    This book was a curious mix. It is not at all polished as far as editing and the first part doesn’t hang together very well - it feels like a disconnected montage of scenes without enough background. That being said, as I kept reading, I was drawn in. I really liked the equine therapy and the time they spent at Sue and Ethan’s house. I was happy to have some Christianity in the story though it was described differently than what I’m used to - too much drinking and being drunk/tipsy to feel like it had a deep hold on them. I liked the history interest as well. The dogs were an interesting piece (and sad at one point!). I think perhaps there were too many parts not well integrated. Some cliched stuff too. But an interesting read if you can hold all the threads together and deal with the rough editing that left out and/or duplicated words, even (I think) using a completely wrong word once.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Challenger
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018
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    In the beginning of the story, I could relate to Joanna and how she felt when her friend Diane came back into her life and disrupted her quiet, reclusive life, bringing back memories of the past. People get comfortable with their lives, and change can push them into places they don't want to go. And I was shocked, along with Joanna, at a decision her father made, one that created problems for the family.

    This is a story with a bit of romance and family drama, a book that makes you look deep into what's really going on in the minds of the characters involved. The problems in this story are very real, not the usual exaggerated problems you'll find in so many stories. It has a nice Christian message, without being preachy.

    I think my favorite part was learning about horse therapy. It was an interesting topic and something I'd never heard of before. But it makes sense. Using animals to help people discover things about themselves. If dogs can be therapeutic and comforting, why not horses.
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  • ddee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Challenger
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2021
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    I liked the book it took a little time to get into it. Some of the words used I wasn’t sure of, they sound like it’s from England or Australia. But I did like the ending & the animals were fun till one died.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Too little dog and horse story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020
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    I am so tired of being bludgeoned about the head and shoulders with evangelical Christian mumbo jumbo each time I pick up a book to read. Enough already. Or at least be honest enough in the description that readers are forewarned.
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  • jdgriffith78
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good story
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2019
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    An interesting read. The story revolves around Joanna as she is running an equestrian event but refused to participate in them because of her deceased mother who pushed her love to win races no matter what on her, causing her to injure her horse Challenger when she was younger. An old friend and competitor meets with her about opening an equestrian therapy school on Joanna's property but she has an agenda that causes a lot of strife drama. There's plenty of drama and arguing will causes the horses to react and act out, especially when everyone goes through horse therapy and counseling. What more can you ask for because animals do reflect our emotions back at us, we only need to listen and learn. I highly recommend this one!
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  • Helen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Family drama, romance and horses!
    Reviewed in Italy on April 13, 2019
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    This is a great, feel-good story. Joanna and Diane used to be good friends when they were younger, competing on their horses, but lost touch when Diane moved away. Now she's back in Joanna's life, and the two women have to adapt to all the changes that occur.
    This is a story with family drama, romance and, of course, horses. I loved how the author included horse therapy for the characters - the techniques were very interesting. There's also the addition of some boisterous dogs and a hunky dog trainer for some lighter moments!
    With touching scenes, poignant moments, and heart-lifting events, this is a lovely story to read when you want to get away from everything.
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  • Richard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horse and dog lovers unite!
    Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2019
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    Are you into the horse scene? Challenger is a great read for anyone who loves horses. There's even a dose of joy for dog lovers as well. A nice, fast, read.
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  • prb townsend
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging storyline
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2020
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    Enjoyed the book and kept my attention to the last page
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  • Maire
    4.0 out of 5 stars uplifting and thoughtful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2019
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    Joanna and her father have gotten into a bit of a rut in their lives around the country manner, when Joanne’s old friend Diana shows up and pushes them all out of their comfort zone.

    I liked how thoughtful this book is in dealing with Joanna’s inner turmoil as she faces changes in her life and makes decisions about what she really wants. It’s quite uplifting as she finds her path through some of the situations forced on her by others. It struck me how well the narrative shows the joy of small pleasures and the grounding that some things can give you when you’re riding out the storm.

    For all that it’s still a lovely, light read that moves along easily. A great book when you need a bit of balm for the soul.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not a horse book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 20, 2020
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    Yes it has some horses in it but definitely not a horse book. There was something that made me want to know how it ended but it was sadly a disjointed, bumpy ride to get there.
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