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Emily's parents think she's far too young at thirteen years old for the responsibility of owning a pony, although they may consider it, if she gains the experience required. So, this is where the adventures begin, when Emily starts working at the nearby riding stables, knuckling down to learn everything she can. Surely her parents will relent when they see how single minded, she is?
This story will touch the heart of any youngster who loves ponies and take them on a delightful journey. There will be tears, laughter and joy along the way.
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Emily's summoned to help on her very first pony rescue mission.
EXCERPT 'At last, the daylight is shining through the numerous holes in the roof of this old, neglected barn. I can at last see the four little foals more clearly. They look like small balls of pure fluffiness. One is bay in colour, one is grey, the one huddled right against the wall is a chestnut and the fourth looks to be a strawberry roan. They still haven’t moved. I wish they could understand we are the good people, and we are not going to hurt them. We are just here to help, take them home, and give them everything they need and deserve.'
Emily works hard at building up the trust between herself and a wild mare, called Speckle.
Excerpt 'Bella glides over the three-foot parallel. We head towards the false wall, but she clips the top with her hind leg Looking back anxiously, I'm relieved to see it hasn’t fallen off. As I take a gentle tug towards the double, I'm in full control as we fly over effortlessly. Now for the next, yet another parallel. The treble is looming, and it's known to be a tough challenge. Shall I play safe or take a risk? After all, we are riding against the clock.
What would you do?
“Come on, let’s go for it," I encourage, softening my hands a little to push her forward. We're over the treble in a jiffy and gathering her back she eagerly responds as we turn towards the last two jumps. “Go on, it's all yours," I screech, giving her complete control. She quickly responds and we cruise over with ease.
I can't believe we are clear!
Bella & Emily tackle their very first cross-country course, but will Emily end up on the floor?
An injured fox needs urgent help, whilst Emily's incredible dreams take her and Bella on adventures to Texas, and they get through to the Southern Pony Racing Finale. The heat is on!
Emily and Aunty are called to assist with a lost horse who is found stuck in a ditch, so make sure you follow the drama, on what turns out to be another amazing rescue mission.
Emily’s third and final week at Aunty's rescue centre. Will she complete her college assignment on time? Get ready to meet, Snowy the talking donkey! As always, there will be thrills and spills with the numerous rescue animals.
What amazing and adventurous dreams will Emily have this week?
An incident on the beach, the day before Emily's biggest fundraising event puts it all in jeopardy. Can she overcome her fear and reach new heights?
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Which new arrival comes home with Bella & Emily from Devon, can you guess?
Emily is thrilled that her parents have both caught the riding bug, but how will they fair?
Sophie, Emily's best friend comes to stay with her stunning Connemara, Flash, who just happens to be Bella's boyfriend! What will the four of them get up to this week? A day out a Camber Sands for one.
They come across a woman trapped inside a smoking car, will Emily get her out in time?
More exciting adventures await Bella & Emily, now they are back home in Sussex.
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Bella and Emily in Devon Week 1
Emily's on a working holiday for three weeks, back at Aunty's rescue centre and with an important assignment to complete for her college exam. Bella & Emily attend their very first horse show. Will Emily be able to hold her nerve on a ride to a haunted castle?
Bella and Emily in Devon Book 2
The two of them tackle a testing cross country jumping. Emily and Aunty are called to assist with a lost horse who is found stuck in a ditch, so make sure you follow the drama, on yet another amazing rescue mission. There will be laughter, tears, and a few surprises along the way, and possibly another fundraising event on the horizon.
Bella and Emily in Devon Book 3
Emily’s third and final week at Aunty's rescue centre. Will she complete her college assignment on time? What amazing and adventurous dreams will Emily encounter this week? An incident on the beach, the day before Emily's biggest fundraising event puts it all in jeopardy. Can she overcome her fear and reach new heights?
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Join in the fun with The adventures of Bella & Emily. Emily has dreamed of owning her own pony from a very young age and falls in love with a New Forest rescue pony, one who is slightly on the wild side, but with patience and time, the two of them form an unbreakable bond. Follow their story over a four-year period.
Bella & Emily stay for four weeks in Devon at her Aunty's rescue centre. There is drama and excitement with pony rescue missions, maybe a cheeky pigmy goat, rescue dogs and not forgetting a talking donkey!
Emily learns to grow up very fast when she finds out her Aunty is running out of funds to keep the rescue centre afloat. What fundraising ideas will she be able to come up with? Will she be able to raise the amount needed?
Read on to find out.
Six books in the series at present.
My dream is to sell 1 million copies of my books, half the money will go to my 5 chosen rescues and the rest I will use to set up a small rescue centre!
I have donated all profits from the first book in the series of The adventures of Bella & Emily between my 5 chosen rescue organisations https://www.thebrooke.org
https://www.helpingpaws.co.uk
https://leinsterhorseandponyrescue.com
https://www.horseworld.org.uk
https://www.retreatanimalrescue.org.uk
Please show your support and donate if you can, as they need all the help they can get.
Bella and I have donated £3787.47 between the 5 of them and would like to donate more, and with your help we can!
I live in Brighton and became passionate about pony rescue after taking on a neglected New Forest pony 31 years ago who I called Bella. What really touched my heart and was truly priceless, was the transformation over a one-year period - after some hard work and understanding Bella turned into a healthy & trusting pony.
In 1995 I opened my own sanctuary for New Forest ponies and saved and rehomed over 57 from slaughter over a 5-year period. This was so rewarding and totally voluntary and I had to raise over £80,000 a year to keep it going. I took on Chelsea (alias Bella who is the star and inspiration behind 6 of my books. She was only 4 months old, riddled with lice and worms and would attack any man who came near her. After plenty of patience and tender loving care we formed a truly awesome and special relationship, and I decided I would keep her myself! I dealt with a lot of difficult ponies; young foals who had sadly been taken away from their Mum’s too early. Wild mares, and many sick foals who needed calm and understanding and ongoing veterinary care. Body language played a very important part and I had over 30 volunteers helping on a weekly rota, this is how I met my best friend, Hannah Evans.
Chelsea actually made it to compete at Burghley, against other ponies costing 1000’s of pounds. This was one of my proudest moments. I received an award from the Mayor of Eastbourne for my hard work within the community. One of my rescues DHAC (Didn’t Have a Chance) who I rescued from the meat man in 1995, found himself needing a retirement home due to suffering from arthritis and Cushings Disease, so in November 2019 I decided to give him the loving home he so deserved, living in comfort three miles from my home at a friend’s retirement livery farm alongside Chelsea, but sadly we lost DHAC to illness in June 2021.
I am a fully qualified Canine Behaviourist Practitioner after completing my Canine Psychology & Behaviour course with The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour https://theiscp.com/about-the-iscp
I work full time and have owned my cleaning company, ‘Time For You Domestic Cleaning Brighton & Sussex’ for 20 years. https://timeforyou.cleaning/uk/home-cleaning/brighton and I am a fully qualified Canine Behaviourist Practitioner after completing my Canine Psychology & Behaviour course with The International School for Canine Psychology & Behaviour https://theiscp.com/about-the-iscp
I have fabulous twin sons Christopher and Martin who are 34 years old, and I live with my partner of 14 years Hayley, along with our 3 rescue dogs.
By J-Bar 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I loved it! A charming tale of a girl and her pony.
Bev Jolley 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Just Amazing! I would recommend this to any age group including us in our 50`s!!! Just brilliant!
Lynette Jenkins 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ What a fantastic read one of those books you cannot put down!
Kayleigh Victoria 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ️ Absolutely love it. Well done to the Author.
Chris 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Would highly recommend!
Lindy Loo 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Follow Your Dreams!! This book is truly inspirational.
Sharon 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Heart-warming and uplifting.
Ms H Evans ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Fantastic book, a truly lovely read!
Martin P 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It's a thumbs up from me (and the kids)! Beautifully written.
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I seriously cannot wait for book 2!
Dee 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I would recommend it for any youngster, just to show how hard work can make dreams come true.
Ugne G. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Really great book! Thoroughly enjoyed it, recommended to friends and family.
Lesley 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Superb! I didn't want this story to end, and I seriously cannot wait for book 2.
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Great book my granddaughter and I really enjoyed it can't wait for the next one.
Sue 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Pony lovers must read
k Lippitt 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thoroughly recommend!!!
Liz 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Nice read, I want to go horse riding now!
Jessels 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Wonderful book, such a good little read for all ages.
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Such a wonderful read for all ages
5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This is utterly brilliant!!!!
Hannah Walker 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️UPLIFTING
Lazy boy 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lovely heart-warming read.
C Marklew 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I loved this book! Great stuff!
Pam Newman 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Pony Love!! A lovely story beautifully told.
LOUISE W 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Wow wee!!! Fabulous, Fabulous, Fantastic book!!
5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Buying a few copies of the Book for my grandchildren and other people.... Well done Michelle a great book which leaves you smiling
Sandra Almeida 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Such a sweet little book with a lot of meaning behind it!
Emma Gray 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great book a lovely read 😊
5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great summer read!
Spellweaver 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A pure delight. Totally enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it.
Mrs. M. H. Fulford 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A delightful and heart-warming story.
Lambley Riding Club 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Highly recommend.
John Northfield 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ My wife she loved this story and read it in two days.
Colin V Jenkins 5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Wonderful book a must read especially if you love your horses as I do.
Neve Butcher 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️I finished it in one sitting! Amazing book, all credit to the author!
Stacey Boxall 5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ What a fantastic inspirational read.
5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Any girl's favourite!
Jennifer White 5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It has an amazing storyline, and it is very life-like. I would highly recommend this book.
Elaine S. 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I bought this for my niece in Spain, it's a great story which she's really enjoying - and an excellent way for her to learn more English. The fact that proceeds go to charity is icing on the cake!!
Joyce Osborne 5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lovey read for us olders and youngsters alike, love the causes it was written for as well, well done Michelle😊
J.D.5 Stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️️ Please read it's brilliant.
An absolutely amazing story can't believe how much it matches the daydreams I had as a young girl of owning a pony.
Caroline Jane Saunders 5 Stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A charming read and perfect gift for every horse mad child everywhere.
Caroline Jane Saunders ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Fantastic heart-warming story
I really loved this book. Highly recommend
Caroline Jane Saunders Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Michelle, I loved your book! Thanks much for all you do for the animals!
Kim Wells Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Got this for my daughter who is horse mad! She loves it. She said she wishes there was more xx
Andy W. Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A fantastic true-life story my daughter loved this book. Make her want her own horse even more x
Rachel Dixon Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Emily loved reading the book and enjoyed it so much she is reading it again now! She says she wishes she was the Emily in the book!
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Lovely highly recommended!
Helga Starup Williamson Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️A GREAT READ FOR ALL THE FAMILY.
Leigh Pearce Condon Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Dear Michelle, I’ve just finished reading your book that my Mum brought for me at Colette’s show at Saywell Farm, and it’s really good. My favourite part was when Emily and Bella went to their first show. I also really liked the way they formed a bond, like me and my rescue Shetland Annie.
Love Ella xx
Ann Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great read. Would make a lovely Christmas present.
Jo True Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Brilliant book, my daughter loved it. x
Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️This book took me back to when I was a young girl and what I did to get my first pony. The love of horses has gone onto my daughter who is now 30 can’t recommend this book enough to take you back to your childhood and also for young enthusiastic riders.
Audrey Mealiff Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
What a lovely read this is, for all age groups. I also recommend it for teens and adults, as it's a fun read which you will not want to put down.
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Impressive. It's a breathtakingly beautiful story and very heart warming. I think readers of all ages would enjoy this story.
Chanelle Lawrence Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It is the best story I had ever read in my life xx
Pauline Griffiths Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️The Adventures of Bella & Emily so happy your sales have been fantastic you deserve every penny for all you do for the charities & I'm thoroughly enjoying your book great work love to Bella as well.
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Pamela Ross
This a brilliant book for all ages, Very Highly Recommend 5 Star plus.
Ndeye Labadens Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Awesome read! By Awesome read! Get your copy and support the cause!
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Heart-warming story. What a fabulous story, took me back to my childhood, my daughter loved it as well, it really tells the story of the commitment and hard work owning horses is and the benefits you reap from your hard work. 👍👍👍👍👍
Sharon Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Brilliant book, bought for my daughter she loved it.
Jackie/Mark Nicholas Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Wonderful book, I would highly recommend this book.
Berdada Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Granddaughter loved it!
Busy Mum Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️A must for pony loving kids and parents! My 12-year-old daughter and I have been reading this book together. The similarities are uncanny, and we relate so well to the story. It’s very well written and flows well. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed the first book and eager to start the next!!!
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A fabulous read! A fantastic story that my 11-year-old daughter loved! Informative with a good story line, a must for every pony mad girl or boy to enjoy, learn from and relate to. Looking forward to reading more!
Tina Collins Five stars ⭐ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you're a parent and are looking for a series of books that will be well-received, treasured and possibly inspire, then look no further than this author. Very enjoyable read.
T Robbins Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A lovely read.
Bought this book for my granddaughter who absolutely loved it. Now nearly finished all the Bella and Emily books. Encouraged her to read by her love of horses and wanting to know about the next adventure.
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Hi Michelle, I just wanted to say how much my daughter is enjoying your books. She is a total book worm at 10, pony mad but pony less and wanted you to know she thinks they are the best book EVER. 😃😃
She plays with Schlich horses and has set them up like the characters in your books. Thank you so much
J-Bar Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Delightful and Informative.
Lindy Loo Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Superb! What a truly lovely book!
Christopher Pearse Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️A MUST read for Pony & animal lovers.
Lynette Jenkins Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Superb Reading.
LOUISE W. Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Excellent read!
Jackie Holden / Mark Nicholas Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Great read. Lovely well written book.
H. Evans Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A great book. After reading the first book I didn’t think it could possibly get better…… but it did! An absolutely amazing book!
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A great read for all horse and pony lovers
Donna Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Perfect 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Jan Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Finished, could not put it down.
Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ It just touched my heart! The story is heart-filling, and heart-breaking, in a way that touches your heart. Again, another magnificent, and all-too real story from Holland.
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Absolutely fantastic read!
J-Bar Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Heart-warming... and informative!
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Thank you. My daughter really enjoyed this book.
LOUISE W. Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Fabulous!! Another wonderful read! Wow wee!!! Fabulous, Fabulous, Fantastic book!!
Donna Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Katy Palmer Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Entertaining and fun!
Amy’s Bookshelf Reviews Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ I have fallen in love with the Bella & Emily adventures. The stories are interesting, and quite fun to read. This is the story you read from beginning to end in one sitting, just like I did.
Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Heart-warming and Informative. These are wonderful stories with great characters.
Mr Jonathan Yeates Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Brilliant. My 11-year-old daughter absolutely loved it.
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Fantastic read for all the family.
Jackie Holden / Mark Nicholas Five stars⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Great read for my daughter. Really enjoyed this book.
Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Perfect for the pony lovers out there! Couldn’t wait to read the latest book in this series! Absolutely brilliant for horse and pony lovers!
J-Bar Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Thrills and spills in Devon! Another great read.
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Becoming one of my favorite series Holland pens a wonderfully fun and loving story in The adventures of Bella & Emily Devon-Revisited Week 3. Indeed, a great read and look forward to many more stories by this author.
J-Bar Five stars ⭐ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ A great addition to the series.
Amy's Bookshelf Reviews Five stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Another grand adventure. If you haven't read anything by Holland before, I recommend all of her Bella and Emily books. I've read each one. This read is definitely recommended by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.