Sophie's mom has an idea that would thrill most girls. She decides that the family needs a horse. The first problem is that Sophie doesn't want anything to do with horses and the second problem is that the pony Mom buys is as mean as they get. She bites, rolls over on her rider and runs away with the pony cart. This pony is followed by two other horses each with their own set of challenges. Will Sophie survive being part of a horse family? Read The Truth About Horses, Friends, & My Life as a Coward to find out.