Pippa Funnell

British author better known as a top event rider, winning at both Badminton and Burghley. Born in East Sussex in 1968, she left school early to enter the world of competitive riding. She has won a prodigious amount of top three day events, including olympic medals, and was made an MBE in 2005.

Lately she has branched out into the world of horsy video and computer games and writing children's pony stories. She has also written an autobiography and some horsy non-fcition.

Tilly's Pony Tails Series:
Younger children's pony series about a girl who has talents as a 'horse-whisperer.'

1) MAGIC SPIRIT: THE DREAM HORSE
(ORION PB 2009)
SUMMARY: Tilly is an adopted child who knows nothing of her real family, except for the bracelet made of horsehair she owns. When she meets a rescued pony called Magic Spirit she finds out she has a special affinity with horses. She soon starts spending all her time at Silver Shoe Farm to help with Magic's recovery.

2) RED ADMIRAL: THE RACEHORSE
(ORION PB 2009)
SUMMARY: Can Tilly's special gift help a racehorse to run again?

3) ROSIE: THE PERFECT PONY
(ORION PB 2009)
SUMMARY: Although she loves helping with the rescued horses, Tilly longs for a pony of her own. Will her dream ever come true?

4) SAMSON: THE STALLION
(ORION PB 2009)
SUMMARY: Tilly is excited to be going to the Olympia horse show, but once there her talents are needed to help a highly strung stallion called Samson.

5) LUCKY CHANCE: THE NEW FOAL
(ORION PB 2009)
SUMMARY: There's lots of excitement in store for Tilly: not only is she about to go to riding camp, but a foal is born on the farm too!

6) SOLO: THE SUPER STAR
(ORION PB 2010)
SUMMARY: Tilly is busy training for her first competition and also helping new friend Brook with his black thoroughbred Solo.

7) PRIDE AND JOY: THE EVENT HORSE
(ORION PB 2010)
SUMMARY: Tilly is happy when Angela, owner of Silver Shoe Farm, is re-united with her event horse Pride and Joy. But she is puzzled by Angela's reluctance to compete again.

8) NEPTUNE: THE HEROIC HORSE
(ORION PB 2010)
SUMMARY: On holiday in Cornwall Tilly discovers a nearby stables and makes a new friend. But Megan is terrified of horses: can Tilly help her overcome her fear?

9) PARKVIEW PICKLE: THE NAUGHTY SHOW HORSE
(ORION PB 2010)
SUMMARY: When a show pony mare arrives at the stables, Pippa is convinced that her behaviour points to something wrong.

10) NIMROD: THE CIRCUS PONY
(ORION PB 2010)
SUMMARY: When a circus pony arrives at the stables, the girls can't wait to see his tricks.

11) MOONSHADOW: THE DERBY WINNER
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Tilly is excited when a Derby winner comes to stay! But someone else has their eyes on the top racehorse...

12) AUTUMN GLORY: THE NEW HORSE
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Although she has met many horses and ponies. will Tilly ever find the horse of her dreams?

13) GOLIATH: THE RESCUE HORSE
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Tilly meets a neglected shire horse at a rescue centre and is determined to find him a new home.

14) BUTTONS: THE NAUGHTY PONY
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Buttons is so naughty his owner Tim has given up riding him. Can Tilly work her magic on him?

15) RUSTY: THE TRUSTWORTHY PONY
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Tilly senses that Rusty is a very special pony when he forms a relationship with an autistic boy.

16) ROYAL FLAME: THE POLICE HORSE
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: A retired policce horse comes to stay at the farm and proves himself invaluable.

17) STRIPY: THE ZEBRA FOAL
(ORION PB 2011)
SUMMARY: Tilly is on safari in Africa when she rescues a zebra foal.

18) FREE SPIRIT : THE MUSTANG
(ORION PB 2012)
SUMMARY: On a trip to Kentucky Tilly meets a special mustang called Free Spirit.

Other editions:

PONY TAILS ANNUAL 2011
(ORION 2010)
SUMMARY: Annual aimed at younger horselovers, with extracts from the books, puzzles, quizzes, horse care tips, activities etc.

Collector's Info:
The books are all in print and easy to find in shops and on the internet. Except for the annual they are all paperbacks.

Books About the Author:

PIPPA FUNNELL: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
(ORION 2005)
In print.
SUMMARY: Autobiography concentrating on the eventing side of things. 

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS
(ORION 2011)
In print.
SUMMARY: Pippa writes about her life, horses, writing and more. Aimed at children.

Collector's Info:
Both in print and easy to find in the UK and USA.