No, Sterling Hill Stables isn't a real place... but it's heavily based on several barns that Anna has worked at and managed, including her current farm in Pennsylvania! She's added on a few things she would love to have - like grooming stalls - and kept things she already has, like a big outdoor ring, riding trails, and a friendly barn dog.

Good question! At the start of Book #1, Silver Bit, the three girls are in the summer between 5th and 6th grade. Megan and Olivia are both 11, and Abigail will turn 11 in Book #2, Opening Circle.

GREAT question! Right now, Anna has 5 books planned for the series. Book One - Silver Bit (Abigail's story) Book Two - Opening Circle (Megan's story) Book Three - Peppermint Kisses (Olivia's story) Book Four - TBA Book Five - TBA ....but she'd love to write more! Have any ideas for a new character or a horse you'd like to have their very own story? Let her know!

The Sterling Hill Series is available on Amazon in e-book and paperback. If your child doesn't have a kindle, no problem -- you can download the Kindle App for FREE on a computer, phone, or tablet. Because horses are better than scrolling social media!

Sterling Hill Stables was/is written for children ages 8 to 14, but can really be read by horse lovers of all ages. All of the characters, themes, and dialogue is age appropriate, although some "heavier" topics are gently introduced: friendship perseverance growing up responsibility self-confidence kindness conflict resolution divorce (lightly touched on in Book Three)

The horses in the story - Silver Bit, Daisy, Copper, and Starlight (with a lot more to come) - are all fictional, but just like Sterling Hill Stables, they're heavily influenced by horses that Anna has either owned in real life or taught on during her lessons.