Lightning's Last Hope (Ashleigh, No. 1)

Lightning's Last Hope (Ashleigh, No. 1) by Campbell, Joanna. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780061065408.

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her familys farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses--and dreaming of becoming a jockey some day... Can Ashleigh protect Lighning? Ashleigh Griffen thinks horses are the most wonderful animals in the world. She cant imagine why anyone would want to hurt a horse. So when Ashleigh discovers Lighning living in a filthy stall on a neighbors farm, she cant ignore the horses suffering. Ashleigh knows Lighning isnt her responsibility. But Ashleigh is sure that Lighnings life is in danger is she stays with her abusive owner. How far will Ashleigh go to save the beautiful horse?