Finally, after a long wait (especially for me), Norton is back. Once again Liz Alger has done a beautiful job of bringing my naughty Norton to life in Norton Saves The Day, and, Norton’s Blue Ribbon. He’s just as cheeky and naughty as ever and twice as lovable. Both books will be in bookstores in April.

And now for horsey news…

Both foals, Jaspar and Cadence, are now in perfect health and both growing very fast. My little Morgan superstar, Cruise, performed well at Barastoc in the Performance Pony section, and managed to place eighth against a lot of older, more experienced ponies. He jumped a beautiful clear round and scored well in both the dressage and led sections as well. This weekend, he and Tuck are off to compete at the Australian National Morgan Show. After that, I’ll be hanging out in front of my computer, working on my next book. This one will be something new and different – horses will be part of it, and it’s about an amazing adventure that took place in Australian history but that’s about all I can tell you for now.

It’s a huge relief to know that Equine Influenza has finally been eradicated from Australia, after a long spring and summer of no competitions in most states. I hope all of you who are lucky enough to have your own ponies are back out enjoying pony club and other activities with your horse.