KELLY McKAIN
Also writes as Matt McKain. Author of several childrens series, including books about mermaids and fairies. The Pony Camp books however are refreshingly down to earth. Worked as teacher and advertising copywriter before becoming an author. Now lives in London.

To see all her books and a photo of the author  click here

Pony Camp Diaries Series:
Set on a pony camp at Sunnyside Stables and told in diary format, each book follows the adventures of a different girl an the pony who she has been assigned to for the camp.

1) MEGAN AND MISCHIEF
(STRIPES PB  2006)
SUMMARY: Megan likes a challenge and when she is paired with Mischief at the camp she certainly gets one!

2) POPPY AND PRINCE
(STRIPES PB  2006)
SUMMARY: Poppy is nervous after a bad fall. Can kind pony Prince help her get over her fears?

3) CHLOE AND CRACKER
(STRIPES PB  2007)
SUMMARY: Chloe has promised her dad she will get a clear round in the jumping competition but when she is assigned Cracker the task looks impossible…

4) SOPHIE AND SHINE
(STRIPES PB  2007)
SUMMARY: Sophie can't wait for her week at Pony Camp, but once there she suspects there is a thief in the camp!

5) CHARLIE AND CHARM
(STRIPES PB  2008)
SUMMARY: Charlie is devastated when she grows out of her old pony and her parents sell him. Can pony camp and new pony Charm restore her happiness?

6) SARAH AND SPRITE
aka EMILY AND EMERALD
(STRIPES PB  2008)
I am pretty sure these 2 are the same book but why the title was changed is a mystery!
SUMMARY: Sarah must conquer her own nerves to help the flighty pony Sprite settle down.

7) JESSICA AND JEWEL
(STRIPES PB  2009)
SUMMARY: Jessica has always wanted to try Western riding and gets her chance at the camp!

8) LAUREN AND LUCKY
(STRIPES PB  2009)
SUMMARY: Lauren is eager to learn dressage at the pony camp, but tensions run high at the dressage competition at the end of the week…

Other Pony Books:

FAIRY RIDING SCHOOL
(SCHOLASTIC PB 2007)
SUMMARY: Part of  the FAIRY HOUSE series, a series about (surprise surprise) fairies. In this partiular story a fairy must learn to ride in order to win a bet. (Who knew that fairies were into gambling?!) Younger children's read.

For a list of the full series click here

Collectors info:
All still in print and can be bought new. Second hand copies are also fairly easy to find on the internet through Amazon marketplace, etc.