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M. L. GALLAGHER

GO FORWARD

Julia has always known where she belongs: in the saddle, building a life around the horses she loves. Fresh out of college and determined to follow her dream, she leaves West Virginia behind for a new beginning in the professional horse world. What follows is a life shaped by ambition, relationships, hard choices, unexpected loss, and the courage to keep moving forward when the path changes.

About The Author

About M.L. Gallagher

M.L. Gallagher was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up surrounded by the history and mountain landscapes that would later influence her writing. A graduate of West Virginia University in Morgantown, she developed a love of horses at a young age under the guidance of fellow West Virginian Mrs. Anne Spillman.
That early passion became a lifelong equestrian career. M.L. has owned and operated Ridge Point Equine for more than fifty years, teaching generations of riders and helping students qualify for the USEF Pony Finals and all three national medal finals. She continues to ride and teach today, bringing decades of experience, discipline, and affection for horses into both her life and her storytelling.

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About the Book

Go Forward follows Julia, a young woman determined to build a life around the horses she has loved since childhood. After college, she leaves West Virginia to enter the professional horse world, stepping into a life filled with demanding work, foxhunting, competition, new relationships, and choices that test her independence.
As Julia’s career grows, so do the challenges around her. Love, loss, ambition, and change force her to reassess what truly matters. Through every setback, she keeps moving ahead, guided by the same determination that first led her into the saddle.

FIRST GLIMPSE

Step into Julia's World

Some dreams begin quietly. For Julia, it started with the smell of a barn, the rhythm of hooves, and the certainty that horses would always be part of her life.
Go Forward opens the door to that world, where ambition meets uncertainty, and every new beginning carries a price. From the mountains of West Virginia to the unfamiliar terrain of a professional equestrian life, Julia is learning that following a dream is rarely as simple as wanting it badly enough.

— This is where her story begins.

Testimonials

What Readers Are Saying

"Go Forward pulled me into Julia's world from the very beginning. The horses, relationships, and difficult choices all felt vivid and personal. I especially loved the sense of determination running through the story."

Karen Mitchell EARLY READER

"There is something deeply human about Julia's story. Her love for horses gives the novel its heart, but it is her resilience through change, loss, and uncertainty that stayed with me after the final page."

Susan Bradley BOOK READER

"M. L. Gallagher writes the equestrian world with an authenticity that is difficult to miss. Go Forward feels personal, reflective, and full of experiences that horse lovers will immediately recognize."

Patricia Collins EQUESTRIAN READER

"Go Forward pulled me into Julia's world from the very beginning. The horses, relationships, and difficult choices all felt vivid and personal. I especially loved the sense of determination running through the story."

Karen Mitchell EARLY READER

"There is something deeply human about Julia's story. Her love for horses gives the novel its heart, but it is her resilience through change, loss, and uncertainty that stayed with me after the final page."

Susan Bradley BOOK READER

"M. L. Gallagher writes the equestrian world with an authenticity that is difficult to miss. Go Forward feels personal, reflective, and full of experiences that horse lovers will immediately recognize."

Patricia Collins EQUESTRIAN READER

Let's Get in Touch

Have a question about M. L. Gallagher’s books, upcoming releases, or her work in the equestrian world? Whether you are a reader, fellow horse enthusiast, or simply want to learn more, she would be glad to hear from you.
Reach out using the contact details below for book-related inquiries, media requests, or general correspondence.

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