Riding Lessons (An Ellen & Ned Book)By: Jane Smiley Series: An Ellen & Ned Book The first book in a new horse trilogy from Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley, starring a feisty young rider. Eleven year old Ellen is a spunkyand occasionally misbehavingyoung riding student. Her teacher, Abby Lovitt (who readers might recognize from The Georges and the Jewels), is a high school student who introduces her to jumping, dressage techniques, and most importantly, Ned. Ned is a colt who used to