The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Cloud

“Come on, you beast!” The man mumbled under his breath, quite unaware that he was being observed by several rather stunned onlookers. “Get over here!”

Despite his terse command, as if sensing the man’s edginess, the gelding merely laid his ears back and started shaking his head, soon lashing out with his long, delicate legs. High-pitched squeals of outrage soon followed, and at the disturbance, another person’s face suddenly peered out of the passenger window of the cab.

“You see, Daddy? That kind of behavior is exactly why we can’t keep it! I need a reliable horse that I can depend upon at all times.” The blonde-haired girl stared at the scene, almost in disdain, and then immediately continued whining again. “Hurry up, Daddy! I want to ride Secret Service again as soon as we get home. That horse is so much better behaved!”

Alison has been writing short stories to share with friends and family for many years and always enjoys exploring her creativity when putting pen to paper, so she is excited to have the opportunity to share her love of writing with others. Alison grew up around dogs, first Mila and then Smoky, who each went on many wonderful adventures and lived to a good old age, and she especially loves including 'man's best friend' or some other favorite animal throughout most of her stories.

Alison has been playing trombone since about 2010, euphonium from mid-2019, and always likes getting together with a few friends to ‘make a joyful noise’ sharing music. Alison also enjoys a bit of freelance photography when she gets the chance, especially if it involves taking pictures of sunsets.

Both The Bronson Escapades and The Wolf Cub are Silver Recipients of the Mom’s Choice Awards® honorary seal of excellence, with the latter being a 2nd place winner of the Royal Dragonfly Book Award Competition of 2024 in both the ‘Education’ and ‘Coffee Table & Gift Books’ categories, in addition to obtaining an Honorable Mention in several others: Best Cover Design, Children’s Chapter Books, Middle Grade Fiction, and Animals/Pets. More recently, The Wolf Cub also received a Bronze Medal in the 'EBook Pre-Teen Fiction' category in the 2025 Moonbeam Book Awards competition. Her 2024 trilogy titled Whisper, Lucas, and Escape have also been presented with the NAPPA Award winning seal.

Customer Reviews

4.7

31 reviews

Sinnegu Morgan

This book surprised me in the best way. It turned out to be one of the most heartfelt stories I’ve read this year. It really teaches you to be gentle and patient with animals. I’m so glad I read it.
Ray Garry

A really lovely and emotional story. I enjoyed how it shows that animals need patience and trust, not fear. It’s a wonderful book for anyone who loves horses, and I would recommend giving it a read.
Martina Liana

This book perfectly captures what it means to earn an animal’s trust. Cloud’s transformation is handled with care and realism, and the girls’ bond makes the story even stronger.
Molly Romero

This book captures the bond between humans and horses in such a gentle, meaningful way. I especially loved how each girl had a different personality, yet they worked together when it mattered. Cloud’s story is both touching and inspiring.
Smith Mary

I didn’t expect to get so emotionally attached to a horse, but Cloud’s journey really pulled me in. The story does a beautiful job showing how patience and kindness can transform fear into trust. The friendships felt real, and the ranch life details made everything come alive.
Julia Brooke

I really value how Cloud focuses on emotional connection as much as plot. The friendships, the ranch responsibilities, and the bond with the horses all work together to create a story that feels wholesome and reassuring while still holding the reader’s interest.
Florence B.

This is a gentle, thoughtful read that horse-loving kids will really enjoy. The focus on trust, patience, and teamwork makes it more meaningful than just a typical animal story. It’s the kind of book that leaves you feeling calm and happy.
Ira T.

I grew up reading horse books, and this one gave me that same comforting feeling. Cloud’s personality really shines, and I appreciated how the story shows that animals often react for a reason. The ranch life details