Riding Chance

Riding Chance is a novel by Christine Kendall that tells the story of Troy, a young boy struggling with the loss of his mother and his subsequent behavioral issues. After a run-in with the law, Troy is given the opportunity to avoid juvenile detention by participating in a community service program at a therapeutic horseback riding center called Chance Stables. Initially resistant, Troy gradually forms a deep connection with a horse named Chance, and through this bond, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility, trust, and healing. The experience transforms Troy's life, offering him a new sense of purpose and direction. The novel explores themes of redemption, the power of second chances, and the impact of animals on human lives.