A Children's Book by Beth Norrad

The

Secret

of the

Pony Dust

Where golden hoofbeats shimmer through starlit dreams and
every sleeping child can ride with the ponies under the night
sky…

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Beth Norrad

The Colonial Cowboy

Years in Saddle

Master Rider

Dalhousie Grad

Horse Stories

About the Author

From the Lecture
Hall to the Saddle

A graduate of Dalhousie University with a background in English, Sociology, and Music, Beth Norrad’s true education began in the freshly bedded stalls of England’s most rigorous riding school.
“The ability to stay aboard even the most unrideable creatures — a skill honed where supervision was scarce and baler twine was a perfectly acceptable piece of tack.”
Transitioning from the lecture hall to the saddle, she earned the moniker The Colonial Cowboy. For many years she co-founded and operated a premier riding school alongside Blair Williams, Liz Schroeder, and Barb McDonald mentoring a generation of riders who now lead stables of their own.
Today, Beth brings that same stay-onboard spirit to her writing, blending decades of equestrian expertise with the magic and heart of the horse world.

The Book

Latest Release

The Secret of
the Pony Dust

By Beth Norrad
A breathtaking bedtime adventure where golden hoofbeats drift through dreams. When the Pony Dust falls, anything is possible — galloping through starlit meadows, soaring past constellations, discovering the timeless bond between a child and a horse.
Inspired by a lifetime in the saddle, this is a story for every child who has ever dreamed of riding by moonlight.

Author

Beth Norrad

Genre

Children's Fiction

Ages

3 – 8 years

Theme

Dreams & Horses

The Magic Within

What Makes Pony Dust
So Enchanting

Every page is sprinkled with the wonder of horses, the mystery of starlight, and the golden shimmer of something only dreamers can see.

Majestic Horses

Proud, beautiful horses gallop through every page — from moonlit meadows to starlit skies, each one full of spirit and grace.

Golden Pony Dust

The magical dust that swirls from a pony's hooves and drifts into a sleeping child's dreams, turning night into an extraordinary adventure.

Starlit Dreamscapes

Lush, cinematic illustrations paint the night sky as a canvas — nebulae, constellations, and galaxies become a playground for ponies.

A Child's Wonder

At the heart of the story is a sleeping child whose imagination unlocks the greatest adventure of all — told with warmth and tenderness.

Lyrical Storytelling

Beth's decades of equestrian life pour into prose that gallops, shimmers and soars — perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.

A Lifetime of Love

Written by a true horsewoman, every word carries the authentic love of a rider who knows that a child and a pony share something magical.

Events & Visits

Bring Beth
to Your School

Sparking imaginations in classrooms, libraries and stages — one magical horse story at a time.

School Visits

Interactive author sessions with live readings, Q&A, and storytelling activities that bring the world of pony dust alive in your classroom.

Library Events

Story hours, book signings and creative writing workshops — because every great rider needs a great story to tell by the campfire.

Festivals & Fairs

From local community fairs to major literary festivals, Beth brings infectious energy and the magic of horses to audiences of all sizes.

Ready to invite Beth?

Available for bookings across Canada — let’s fill your event with a little pony dust.

Get in Touch

Say Hello

Whether you’d like to book a school visit, order a signed copy, or simply share how much your child loved the pony dust — Beth would love to hear from you.

Email

norradbeth@gmail.com

Read the Book Online

heyzine.com/flip-book/912f702969

School Bookings

Available across Canada