The lack of depth of this book is unfortunate.
I was looking forward to reading this book because I have seen so many wonderful characters within the horse and competition world. Alas, this book never even comes close. The character development was inconsistent and there are mysterious references to changes in religion which were not explained or woven into the plot. There were glaring faults related to the details of equestrian competition and training. And, for those who do not leave books unfinished, the author reverts to a convenient and abrupt end. The reader is left perplexed and unsatisfied. Jilly Cooper, you have nothing to fear.