The Whisper of Hooves is a contemporary middle-grade (ages 9-14yrs) novel set in regional Victoria, following Billie Quinn, a quiet, observant girl whose world often feels too loud, too fast, and too demanding. At Silvergum Riding School, Billie finds something she doesn't find easily elsewhere... clarity. With a grey horse named Tornado, a blunt coach who believes in feel over flash, and a best friend who brings chaos and loyalty in equal measure, Billie begins to understand that listening doesn't always happen with ears, and confidence doesn't always look loud. As opportunities, pressure, and expectations begin to close in, Billie must decide what kind of rider and person she wants to be... and whether success has to mean becoming someone else. This is a story about connection, courage, and learning to trust your own way of moving through the world.