The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Golden Haze

“The Saddlers Ranch books are all about horses, friendship, and the special sort of hard work that goes into running a cattle ranch, and readers will love meeting new friends and catching up with old ones (both human and equine) in this latest installment… Coral and Lexie once again have a whole summer to look forward to with the horses on Saddlers Ranch (and Tilly too, once her studying is out of the way)—and this summer, there’s a special new horse for them to spend time with. Coral’s cousin Tammy has left Golden Haze at the ranch, and both girls are in love with the new horse’s beautiful palomino looks and placid nature… Lexie, Coral, and Tilly are all a year older, but age hasn’t diminished their friendship or their love for the ranch. As well as exploring the themes of friendship, responsibility, and hard work, the story offers a rich glimpse of what life on a working ranch looks like, from the mucky work of washing down working horses to the heartbreak of saying goodbye to beloved animals when it is time for them to move on. Whether they are fans of the series as a whole or just lovers of all things equine, readers are sure to love this heartwarming story grounded in the realism of the ranch.” – The Children’s Book Review, 2026