The golden bridle

"The Golden Bridle" by Jane Rice is a captivating story primarily set in the exciting world of horse racing, where the main character, a hopeful young jockey named Jimmie Winkie, discovers a golden bridle that amazingly changes his luck and leads to huge success. Along with a friend named Jinx Jackson, Jimmie quickly rises to fame in the racing world. This success, however, comes with a cost, particularly affecting Jimmie’s relationship with his sister, Ditsy. As Jimmie's fortune goes up and up, Ditsy's life takes turns for the worst, which makes them both question what price they are willing to pay for success, and in the end illustrating the fine line between luck and the serious consequences of personal decisions.