Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 can't imagine why anyone would want to hurt a horse. So when Ashleigh discovers Lighning living in a filthy stall on a neighbor's farm, she can't ignore the horse's suffering. Ashleigh knows Lighning isn't her responsibility. But Ashleigh is sure that Lighning's life is in danger is she stays with her abusive owner. How far will Ashleigh go to save the beautiful horse?

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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... Will Ashleigh lose the horse she loves? When Ashleigh Griffen first found Lightning, the poor mare was thin and sick. But now, because of Ashleigh's loving care, Lightning is a beautiful, healthy horse. Ashleigh dreams of all the wonderful things she will do once her family has officially adopted the mare. But then the humane society announces that they've found another home for Lightning—and they're going to take her away right before Christmas! Ashleigh is frantic. How can she make them understand that Lightning belongs to her?

In these stories, Ashleigh is an 11-year-old growing up at Edgardale, the breeding farm her parents run. While the current "Thoroughbred" series features Ashleigh as an adult jockey with a daughter of her own, the Ashleigh series provides the inside story of her childhood that fans have been clamoring to read.

Was it really Ashleigh's fault? Tragedy has struck Edgardale. Ashleigh Griffen's favorite yearling has been injured in a terrible accident, and Ashleigh feels responsible. The vet says the colt should be put down. Ashleigh begs for time, and devotes herself to caring for the yearling. But nothing Ashleigh does seems to help. The yearling must be destroyed. Blaming herself for the colt's sad fate, Ashleigh vows never to become attached to a horse again—it can only end in tearful good-byes. Can any horse mend Ashleigh's broken heart?

Ashleigh is torn.Ashleigh Griffen knows it's wrong, but she can't help it-she's jealous. Peter Danworth has everything: a huge Thoroughbred racing farm, money, and one of Ashleigh's favorite stallions, Aladdin. Then Ashleigh gets amazing news. If the stallion loses his next race, the Danworths will retire him to stud at Edgardale! Excited, Ashleigh sneaks a ride on Aladdin—and she accidentally discovers how to run him to win. Will she keep quiet so the magnificent stallion can live on her parents' farm? Or will she give Peter, the boy who has everything, Aladdin's secret?

Is Ashleigh forgetting her dream? Ashleigh Griffen loves riding with her best friend, Mona Gardener, so when Mona starts jumping and competing in horse shows, Ashleigh wants to give it a try. But without the right clothes, a fancy horse, or a nasty attitude, Ashleigh feels out of place. Spurred on by a group of snobby horse-show girls, she rises to the challenge, determined to beat them at their own game. Soon Ashleigh and Stardust are jumping and showing all the time, and winning, too! But no matter how good she gets, Ashleigh still wants to be a jockey. Doesn't she?

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday... Aladdin has to run! Ashleigh has never been more excited—her favorite horse, Aladdin's Treasure, is running in the Kentucky Derby! But just before race day Aladdin has an accident while his jockey is breezing him. Now, not only is Aladdin terrified of the jockey, but the jockey is terrified of Aladdin! Only Ashleigh is capable of putting horse and rider back together again. But with the Derby just hours away, can she bridge their trust in time?

Mystery rocks Edgardale Farm when Go Gen's filly, Shadow, suddenly disappears without a trace. Ashleigh's family launches a tireless search for the horse, but reluctantly gives up their investigation when Shadow can't be found anywhere. Ashleigh is devastated, but she isn't ready to stop looking for the foal she helped to birth. Knowing Shadow would never run away, she suspects he's been stolen. But will Ashleigh get the evidence she needs in time to save her beloved horse?

Before THOROUGHBRED, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday.... Will Ashleigh give up horses? It's almost Thanksgiving, but Ashleigh Griffen isn't feeling very thankful. Her favorite filly, Shadow, has just been sold. And her best friend, Mona Gardener, is moving far away. Ashleigh is tired of saying good-bye. She's so upset that when a needy mare with a late-due foal arrives at the farm, Ashleigh refuses to get attached—even when her neglect almost costs the mare her life! Is the new Ashleigh here to stay? Or will a holiday miracle bring back the old Ashleigh for good?

Ashleigh Griffen's dream has come true. Her parents have bought their very own racehorse, which means Edgardale farm has a shot at winning the Kentucky Derby The entire Griffen family works overtime at training Royal Renegade for his first big race. And he wins But then something goes terribly wrong. The even-tempered stallion suddenly turns mean and starts losing races. No one can figure out why. Will Ashleigh solve the mystery before it's too late for her Derby dreams?

Before Thoughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday... Ashleigh Griffen has a mysterious new neighbor, a teenage boy with a natural talent for understanding horses. Ashleigh has watched him work, but the rumors flying around town about the boy keep her from speaking to him. When Ashleigh bids at auction on a neglected racehorse named Majestic Promise, her parents are furious. Promise is distrustful of humans and in terrible physical shape. Ashleigh knows she can't keep Promise, but if she can win his trust and get him fit again, she can sell him to a loving home. Ashleigh needs help, and if anyone can help her, her new neighbor can.

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday... When one of her favorite horses is injured, Ashleigh Griffen isn't herself anymore. She stays indoors, refusing to ride or spend much time with her favorite horse, Stardust. Her parents don't know what to do. The Griffens' next-door neighbors have just the thing—a Thoroughbred racing camp for kids interested in a career in racing. Ashleigh doesn't want to go, but her parents enroll her anyway. Will the camp renew Ashleigh's passion for horses and her dream of becoming a jockey?

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday... Ashleigh needs a new saddle, and the prize for champion on the local show circuit is a beautiful new one. But Ashleigh has never been confident in the show ring—does she dare even try? Her best friend, Mona Gardener, loves to show and promises to help out. Ashleigh decides to go for it. As the shows progress, Mona becomes more and more competitive, trying to score the most points and win the saddle herself. Ashleigh doesn't know what to do. Will a friendly competition put an end to a lifelong friendship?

Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's 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 someday ...

Ashleigh's life becomes chaotic when relatives come to stay. After a family tragedy, Ashleigh's thoroughbred–breeding aunt and cousin come to live at Edgardale, along with their ten head of horses. Ashleigh has been busy enough trying to take care of her own pregnant mare and get the Griffen's yearlings ready for training, but now she has to handle the extra burden of the other yearlings, plus a cousin who is afraid of horses and likes to copy everything Ashleigh does. Will Ashleigh manage to juggle everything – and still maintain the importance of family? Throughout this touching and final book in the Ashleigh series, our young protagonist grows up before our very eyes – Ashleigh finds a truly selfless way to share her love of horses with others. Ages 8+