Living on the Ahlberg's country estate should feel like paradise now that sixteen-year-old Astrid is finally free from her overbearing parents. But instead, it's just a lot of hard work. With Hilary still injured, Astrid has a full barn of horses to look after on her own, a failing archery career to rebuild, a flock of bad sheep to keep out of trouble and a young horse to train. Plus, avoiding Miranda's wrath and surviving Hilary's ever-increasing mood-swings has become a full-time job.When the new coach arrives, and she's not what anyone expected, Astrid is pushed to decide between her archery career and the challenging horse-life she's come to love.