Prize-Winning Horse, Maybe — Louise Ladd

The stakes are high. Can Belle win the big race?

Chris always expected that when it was time for her favorite horse, Belle, to have her foal, she would need special care. She would also need money for veterinarian bills. No problem, thought Chris. After all, she made pretty good wages as a junior wrangler at the Double Diamond Dude Ranch. But when the bills begin to pile up-and up-Chris realizes her wages won't be enough. She needs to find some other way of making some money ... and fast. That's when she hears about a horse race at the annual town fair that will award a cash prize for first place. It's the answer to her problem! But the competition looks tough. Is Belle a prize-winning horse? Maybe...