A Champion's Heart

Samantha wasn't paying attention anymore. Her eyes were glued to a tall, porcelain gray colt. The colt had a timeless beauty to him. His coat was shimmering in the light of the sun, his mane was flowing in the breeze, and he carried his head high with his neck rounded as if he were royalty.Samantha Green is haunted by the memory of a tragic cross-country accident. On that horrible day, she lost her beloved horse, but she also lost her determination to become the next Olympic contender. Samantha swears that she will never ride a horse again or let another horse get close to her heart for as long as she lives. Her plan is working perfectly, until Samantha steps in to save an injured race horse. Before she knows it, Samantha is the new owner of a charismatic stallion named Star Spangled Banner. Drawn by the horse's effortless grace and commanding presence, Samantha knows that she can make him a champion, but she also knows that being back on a horse terrifies her. Star opens old wounds and makes everything change. With the help of her best friends, Samantha begins to train in an old arena without her parents' knowledge. Can this fearless horse with a heart of gold convince a now timid Samantha to have a little faith and reclaim her dream of Olympic contention? Will Samantha find healing, or will the painful memories of her old horse cause her to give up her dream again? In A Champion's Heart, Keri Pedersen explores the powerful bond between a girl and her horse and overcoming seemingly impossible obstacles.