This is Not Victory

by Unbridled Dolly

First published

Shattered Shadow earns a victory with a new teammate, but even the golden medal around her neck can't stop the pangs of grief she feels when she sees it. This is not what victory should feel like.

I am currently rewriting this story. Thank you to to spideremblembrony for pointing out the problems with it.

Shattered Shadow is a skilled racer, but even she has difficulties adjusting to a new teammate. This is why she is so thrilled when she and her partner win their first race together... or, rather, why she should be thrilled.


This story is dedicated to my retired horse Dolly.


Rated teen for implied suicide.


If you dislike something about this story, please tell me so that I can fix it. All constructive criticism is welcome, and feel free to comment and say whatever you thought about this.


Cover art does not belong to me. SagebrushPony on Deviant Art drew it.