Stevie abandoned her given name of Stephanie almost before she could talk and was always a bit of a tomboy. Now, tired of being considered one of the boys, but uncomfortable with the preening of other girls her age, Stevie clings to the one thing that remains constant: her love of horses. When not dressed for the riding ring, Stevie has a funky, urban style of her own. She loves vintage clothing stores and often makes a bold, if sometimes outrageous, fashion statement.

Her younger brother Michael, 9, is the ultimate pest and siezes any opportunity to aggravate and annoy his sister. Stevie's older brother, Chad, 14, does nothing to dissuade Michael from irritating Stevie. He is the one who started the family tradition of practical jokes. Even though Alex, 12, plays his share of jokes on Stevie, he is fiercely protective of his twin sister. Even though he likes to remind her he is older - by six and a half minutes.

Stevie is impulsive, irrepressible and stubborn and once she devises a scheme there is no chance of talking her out of it. Her 'act now, think later' approach to life gets her into trouble but, when she enters the show ring, she becomes another person.

Stevie's parents, George and Catherine, are both lawyers with hectic schedules. They both worked hard for everything they achieved and are determined to instill a solid work ethic in their children. They have agreed to pay for one riding lesson a week, but Stevie must work at the barn in exchange for additional lessons.

Stevie is very comfortable around boys. That is until she meets Phil Marsten, who develops a huge crush on her. She doesn't respond because she is too busy trying to outride, outsmart and outdo Phil at everything he does.

At the end of the first series, Phil and Stevie had formed a friendship. But what happens now? Both Phil and Stevie flounder as they wait for the other to make the next move. Stevie doesn't take anything seriously, she wants Phil to be around when she wants him but she is not interested in any commitment. So you would think that when Phil spends more and more time with one of her friends, it wouldn't worry Stevie but it does. She gets jealous and imagines that her friend disloyally is trying to move in on her boyfriend.

My favourite things are...horses, music, and friends!

My least favourite thing is... the dentist!

My biggest secret is... a secret! OK - you want to hear something - I don't floss my teeth!

The most awesome thing I've ever done is... falling off a cliff ... and I didn't die!

When I grow up I want to... go for a riding trip in England with Carol and Lisa.

My all-time idol is... my grandmother.

The best thing about horses is... there are just too many awesome things to say about horses!

The best thing about my horse is... that she's my horse!

My favourite place is... Pine Hollow and a secret place at the beach!

On my bedroom wall I have posters of ...horses, the Corrs, and dogs.

To cheer myself up I... go for a hack!

The best present I ever got was Belle!

I like people to think I'm...wacky and fun but that I also have a serious side.

My best friends are... Lisa and Carole.

My favourite band is...The Corrs.

My favourite actor is... Anna Paquin.