Pony Club Secrets Books in Order

The Recommended Reading Order for Pony Club Secrets

Stacy Gregg's bestselling series is best enjoyed in order of publication. This allows you to watch the protagonist, Isadora "Issie" Brown, grow from a horse-crazy young girl into an international competitor. The only major exception to publication order is the holiday special, which acts as a prequel. Below is the complete list of books in their ideal reading sequence:

1. Mystic and the Midnight Ride (2007) – The story begins with tragedy and hope. After Issie loses her beloved pony Mystic, she is given a second chance at equestrian success when she meets Blaze, a wild and challenging pony.
2. Blaze and the Dark Rider (2007) – Issie and her friends at Chevalier Point Pony Club prepare for the Interclub Gold Shield competition, but they must overcome fierce rivalries and sabotage.
3. Destiny and the Wild Horses (2008) – During a summer holiday in the countryside, Issie discovers a herd of wild ponies in danger and fights to rescue them, forms a bond with a stallion named Destiny.
4. Stardust and the Daredevil Ponies (2008) – Issie gets a job as a stunt rider on a movie set, training the handsome pony Stardust while navigating behind-the-scenes drama.
5. Comet and the Champion's Cup (2008) – Issie earns a spot on the showjumping team, but a series of accidents and the arrival of a challenging new pony, Comet, put her skills to the test.
6. Issie and the Christmas Pony (2008) – A special holiday novella that acts as a prequel, detailing how a younger Issie first encountered Mystic before the events of the first book.
7. Storm and the Silver Bridle (2009) – Issie's prize-winning colt, Storm, is stolen. She embarks on a desperate cross-country rescue mission to find him.
8. Fortune and the Golden Trophy (2009) – Selected for the national squad, Issie must train a temperamental but highly talented horse named Fortune.
9. Victory and the All-Stars Academy (2009) – Issie travels to the United States to attend the prestigious Blainford "All-Stars" Academy, setting up the world for the spin-off series.
10. Flame and the Rebel Riders (2010) – Returning to New Zealand, Issie helps a group of rebellious riders and bonds with a wild horse named Flame.
11. Angel and the Flying Stallions (2010) – Issie travels to Europe to work with the famous Spanish Riding School in Vienna, training the majestic Lipizzaner stallions.
12. Liberty and the Dream Ride (2011) – Issie faces her toughest emotional and physical challenges yet as she tries to train a wild horse named Liberty.
13. Nightstorm and the Grand Slam (2011) – The grand finale of Issie's main story arc, where she competes in the ultimate Grand Slam event with her horse, Nightstorm.

Publication Order vs. Chronological Order: The Prequel Factor

For the most part, the chronological timeline of the series aligns perfectly with the publication order. However, the one key exception is Issie and the Christmas Pony. Published after Comet and the Champion's Cup, this book is actually a prequel that reveals how Issie and her first pony, Mystic, met. It is filled with Christmas magic and explains the deep bond that drives the emotional weight of the very first book.

If you prefer a strict chronological experience, you can read Issie and the Christmas Pony first. However, we highly recommend reading it in publication order (between books 5 and 7). Reading the first five books first allows you to build a deep emotional connection to Issie's journey, making the flashback history of Mystic far more impactful and heartwarming.

The Dual Eras of Issie Brown's Journey

Issie's adventures can be naturally divided into two distinct eras that show her progression as a rider:

The Chevalier Point Era (Books 1 to 5)

The early books focus on local club life, pony camp adventures, and the core friendships at the Chevalier Point Pony Club in New Zealand. These stories deal with issues familiar to young riders, such as preparing for local gymkhanas, dealing with difficult horses, and handling school and club rivalries, with just a hint of mystical realism.

The International Competition Era (Books 7 to 13)

After the Christmas prequel, the series expands its horizons. Issie grows older and begins traveling internationally. She competes in the United States, trains with classical dressage masters in Austria, and handles high-stakes professional equestrian challenges. The tone becomes slightly more mature, reflecting Issie's growing experience and independence.

Spin-Off Spotlight: Pony Club Rivals

If you finish the thirteen books of the main series and want more, Stacy Gregg created a direct spin-off series called Pony Club Rivals. This four-book series takes place at the Blainford "All-Stars" Academy in the USA—the very same elite boarding school Issie visits in Victory and the All-Stars Academy.

Instead of Issie, the spin-off follows a new protagonist, Georgie Parker, a talented rider from the UK who wins a scholarship to the competitive academy. While Pony Club Secrets contains minor elements of magical realism and ghost horses, Pony Club Rivals leans fully into realistic, high-stakes boarding school drama and elite competitive showjumping. The reading order for the spin-off is:

1. The Auditions (2010)
2. Showjumpers (2010)
3. Riding Star (2011)
4. The Prize (2011)

What to Know Before You Start

Stacy Gregg's books are highly regarded by equestrians because they are grounded in authentic horse-care and riding details. Gregg grew up riding at the Ngaruawahia Pony Club in New Zealand, and she brings that real-life experience to the pages of Chevalier Point. The series is perfect for readers aged 8 to 12 who love horses, but the fast pacing, friendships, and light mysteries make it engaging for non-riders as well.