# The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

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- Authors: [Clare Balding](https://www.bookquiver.com/clare-balding)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2016-09-22

## Description

Charlie Bass is a horse-mad ten-year-old who dreams of owning her own pony. So when she accidentally manages to buy a racehorse, Charlie is thrilled. The horse she buys, Noble Warrior, looks the part: strong, fit and healthy. There's just one problem - he won't gallop. In fact, he won't even leave his stable without his best friend, a naughty palomino pony called Percy. Charlie is convinced that Noble Warrior has what it takes to be a champion. But can she prove it? Derby Day is fast approaching and only a win can save the family farm from being repossessed. The stakes couldn't be higher for the Basses. Can Charlie turn her chaotic family into a top training team? Can Noble Warrior overcome his nerves? Will Percy the pony ever stop farting? Find out in this classic, funny animal story, perfect for fans of Dick King-Smith and Gerald Durrell.

## Editions

### The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

- Publisher: Puffin
- ISBN: 978-01-4135-791-1
- Pages: 256
- Published: 2017-05-18
- Language: en_GB

### The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

- Publisher: Puffin
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-01-4135-792-8
- Published: 2016-09-22
- Language: en_GB

### The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

- Publisher: Puffin
- Medium: audio
- Length: 3 h 25 min
- Narrated by: Clare Balding
- ISBN: 978-01-4137-329-4
- Published: 2016-09-22
- Language: en_GB