Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she\u2019s finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she\u2019ll never learn anything in a place like that. But it\u2019s in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals\u2013kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny\u2013who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.