And We Danced (Dancing With Horses Book 1)

Jane is an ordinary dressage rider who dreams an extraordinary dream.Seventeen-year-old Jane has one dream: to earn a spot on the National Dressage Team. Her days are filled with training, sweat, and the steady rhythm of hooves—but everything changes when Windsong comes to the barn.Jane has found the horse of her dreams or so she thinks. Windsong has the breeding, training, and flashy good looks to win medals at national competitions, and Jane figures she’ll point him down the centerline and waltz out of the arena with enough blue ribbons to overflow her tack trunk. He is a tall, black, imported Swedish Warmblood trained to the Grand Prix level, the epitome of elegance and grace whenever he is not carrying on like a fire-breathing dragon. Jane lived to ride but was that enough?Cory is the inconsiderate, condescending Stetson-wearing cowboy she is forced to work with at the barn. Cory openly questions Jane’s horsemanship. And worse, Kate, Jane’s beloved trainer, seemingly sides with him! With championship dreams on the line and emotions galloping out of control, Jane must decide what matters most: winning blue ribbons or winning the blue-eyed cowboy's heart.And We Danced is a heartwarming, slow-burn YA equestrian romance for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty, Canterwood Crest, and Heartland. Perfect for horse lovers, dream chasers, and anyone who loves stories about athletes and training.What readers are saying about And We Danced:5 Stars: I think anyone that loves horses, especially dressage horses, will love reading this book.5 Stars: I have only read one other author who can tell a horse tale like Toni Mari.5 Stars: This book kept my attention and coming back for more. I did not know much about horse competition so reading about it was quite interesting. Add in romance and heartbreak and you have a great read.5 Stars: Everyone can read and enjoy this book, even if they are not familiar with showing horses. Read more