Cheri Pallett
Sometimes, the greatest victory is learning to let go.Twelve-year-old Willow has one dream: to become a champion jumper with her beloved horse, Joy. When she wins the novice division’s points championship, she believes her hard work has finally paid off. But her victory is short-lived when her trainer insists Joy isn’t talented enough to take her further. Willow refuses to sell her best friend-and finds herself kicked out of the show barn.At Harmony Ranch, Willow meets Aspen, a horsewoman whose partnership-based approach challenges everything Willow has ever learned about horses. As Willow discovers the power of trust, freedom, and choice, she and Joy begin building a deeper bond. But when cruel words and wounded pride push Willow to prove herself in the show ring, one reckless jump ends in a devastating crash that nearly costs Joy her life.Haunted by guilt and shaken by fear, Willow must confront the hardest lesson of all: winning means nothing if it comes at the expense of the relationship she treasures most.A year later, Willow returns to the show ring for a chance at redemption. When an act of sabotage threatens to undo her progress, she must find the courage to trust Joy-and herself-once more.Forever My Joy is a heartfelt story of courage, resilience, and the extraordinary bond between a girl and her horse. It’s a reminder that true partnership isn’t about control or trophies, but about listening, trusting, and finding the freedom to succeed together.
