She had to beg her parents for years before she was given a pony, but she eventually succeeded, and at the age of ten, Bonnie was hers. Bonnie was followed by a string of mares: Black Jill, Maddie and Luka, though she has ridden the occasional gelding. Now, she has a Dutch Warmblood called Ash, and is a keen supporter of the ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses), which features in her books. A donation is given to the ILPH when each book is published.