To own a horse is still the dream of many young girls. Ann Bowes was twenty-three and the mother of three young children before her dream came true. After the tragic death of one of her children, Ann became more involved than ever in charity work, then slowly another idea began to take shape—to embark on another lifelong dream—to go on a great adventure on a horse. The horse she chose was very special to her. He was bred by Ann and named after the son she had lost, Dan. Together they embarked on a journey across England, and Ann’s knowledge and love of the countryside helped her come to terms with life, and the inevitable realities we all must face.

About the Author



Ann Bowes was born and raised on a small hill farm in North Yorkshire. After attending the local village school, she completed her education at a convent boarding school. Married to a gamekeeper, Ann has raised their four children in the picturesque Esk Valley. She started writing at the age of fifty-five and this is her first book.

About the Illustrator

Linda Tindall-Raw, who has illustrated this book, is married with two young daughters. She has lived in the Esk Valley all her life and is widely known for her wonderful animal portraits and rural scenes. This is her first venture into the world of illustrating.