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Olympic medalist and crowd favorite Debbie McDonald shares the unique story of her mid-life switch from the hunter-jumper ring to the dressage arena. As readers follow her progression from hunt seat rider to dressage superstar, they learn lessons to apply to their own riding, whether it be out on the trail or in a competitive environment. McDonald explains how the good basic riding skills necessary in the discipline of dressage help all riders - regardless of which equestrian activity they prefer - improve the adjustability, tractability, and athleticism of their mounts. By relating her own struggles and frustrations, she inspires readers to continue striving to master the dressage techniques that can maximise a horse's assets and create harmony between horse and rider. Debbie McDonald is the first American dressage rider to earn the title of World Cup Champion, an honor she shares with her famous horse Brentina. She lives in Hailey, Idaho. Nancy Jaffer is a writer and reporter in Peapack, New Jersey.

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McDonald has solid teaching chops, and her know-how stands out amid the anecdotes. Her admirers will enjoy her storytelling and the plentiful behind-the -scenes photographs, and aspiring riders will relish the peek at the world of top dressage competition. -- USDF Connection <br>

<p> The advice is thorough and organized in an easy-to-absorb way. Short 'check boxes' extract important information, and there's an abundance of big, beautiful photos and diagrams. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

The advice is thorough and organized in an easy-to-absorb way. Short 'check boxes' extract important information, and there's an abundance of big, beautiful photos and diagrams. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar

The advice is thorough and organized in an easy-to-absorb way. Short 'check boxes' extract important information, and there's an abundance of big, beautiful photos and diagrams. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar McDonald has solid teaching chops, and her know-how stands out amid the anecdotes. Her admirers will enjoy her storytelling and the plentiful behind-the -scenes photographs, and aspiring riders will relish the peek at the world of top dressage competition. -- USDF Connection McDonald has solid teaching chops, and her know-how stands out amid the anecdotes. Her admirers will enjoy her storytelling and the plentiful behind-the -scenes photographs, and aspiring riders will relish the peek at the world of top dressage competition. -- USDF Connection The advice is thorough and organized in an easy-to-absorb way. Short 'check boxes' extract important information, and there's an abundance of big, beautiful photos and diagrams. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar The advice is thorough and organized in an easy-to-absorb way. Short 'check boxes' extract important information, and there's an abundance of big, beautiful photos and diagrams. -- Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar McDonald has solid teaching chops, and her know-how stands out amid the anecdotes. Her admirers will enjoy her storytelling and the plentiful behind-the -scenes photographs, and aspiring riders will relish the peek at the world of top dressage competition. -- USDF Connection

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Debbie McDonald is the first American dressage rider to earn the title of World Cup Champion. Nancy Jaffer is a writer and reporter.

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