Baxter Bay: A Pony's Tale

By Cynthia Hankins

For young horse lovers and fans of classics like The Black Stallion, Black Beauty, and Misty of Chicoteague comes Baxter Bay, a heartwarming and hilarious tale of two retired show ponies and friends reliving their glory days through storytelling.

Baxter and Windy were once the stars of the show ring--glamorous, graceful, and totally unbeatable. But now? They're retired, furry, a little creaky, and full of opinions. Living out their golden years on a peaceful farm in Virginia, these two ponies spend their days munching hay and sharing stories of their glory days with a group of wide-eyed young colts and fillies.

Baxter is the polite, humble hero of his past--a true gentleman. Windy, meanwhile, has attitude to spare and has never had a problem doing whatever it takes to win. Together, they trade tales of young riders, sparkling ribbons, big wins, and bigger flops.

Told with humor, heart, and a little bit of sass, Baxter Bay is a story about friendship, growing older, and the adventures that make you who you are--whether you're bay, gray, or somewhere in between--that's perfect for horse lovers, animal fans, and anyone who knows that being different just might be your biggest strength.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1646013441
• ISBN13: 9781646013449
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Four in Hand Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7