High Hurdles books in order

The High Hurdles series by Lauraine Snelling follows a young equestrian through 12 books of horse shows and growing up. See all books in order.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Olympic Dreams 1995 Lauraine Snelling Buy
2 High Hurdles Collection One 1997 Lauraine Snelling N/A
3 DJ’s Challenge 1995 Lauraine Snelling Buy
4 Setting the Pace 1996 Lauraine Snelling Buy
5 Out of the Blue 1996 Lauraine Snelling Buy
6 Storm Clouds 1997 Lauraine Snelling Buy
7 Close Quarters 1998 Lauraine Snelling Buy
8 High Hurdles, Collection Two 2011 Lauraine Snelling N/A
9 Moving Up 1998 Lauraine Snelling Buy
10 Letting Go 1999 Lauraine Snelling Buy
11 Raising the Bar 1999 Lauraine Snelling Buy
12 Class Act 2000 Lauraine Snelling Buy

The High Hurdles series by Lauraine Snelling is a 12-book young adult series that started with Olympic Dreams in 1995. The series follows a young rider named DJ (Darla Jean) as she trains for show jumping competitions.

The books cover DJ’s progress through the equestrian world, from setting goals to overcoming setbacks. Like Golden Filly, this series combines horse stories with Christian themes and coming-of-age drama, running through 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the High Hurdles series?

There are twelve books in the High Hurdles series, published between 1995 and 2011.

What is the first book in the High Hurdles series?

The first book in the High Hurdles series is Olympic Dreams, published in 1995.

Is High Hurdles a sequel to Golden Filly?

No, High Hurdles features a different main character and focuses on show jumping and dressage rather than horse racing, though both series are about young equestrians.

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