If we are to believe the story, you can sometimes just get in a week from 0-riding experience for lesser horseshoe. I am familiar with the lesser horseshoe barely out, but that sounds just too unrealistic.
The story is too superficial when it comes to horse knowledge; As "Jillian23" I also expected a little knowing is installed, if the story already revolves around Lesser Horseshoe. Unfortunately the is not so. Too bad, the result would really have the potential to be entertaining and educational.