FOR author and journalist Pauline Devine horses have always been part of the family life and she portrays the bond between a child and their first pony magnificently in Best Friends.

A classic tale set in the Irish countryside which describes the adventures of Sarah and her beloved pony Bluebell, Best Friends was an Irish Times bestseller when first published and is back on the shelves this Christmas.

A story of struggle, near tragedies and triumphs, this will delight pony lovers.

Pick up a copy of Best Friends at any Easons or good bookshop, or order online from the Easons website or Amazon.co.uk.

“Bond between first pony and rider is superbly drawn. For anyone bitten by the pony bug.” – Cathal Daniels, international three-day event rider