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Title:Debbie McDonald Riding Through : An Olympic Medalist's Lessons on Life & Dressage
Author:Debbie McDonald with Nancy Jaffer
ISBN:1929164351 : 9781929164356
Illustrations:colour photos
Format:Paperback
Size:215x280mm
Pages:146
Weight: .56 Kg.
Published:IPG (Primedia Equine) - April 2007
List Price: 16.99 Pounds Sterling
Availability:In Print
Subjects:Riding & horsemanship


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.

Introduction; How I Got Started; Getting You Started; Perfecting the Basics; Moving On Up; Making Progress; Recipes for Dressage Basics; I'm Moving On Up; Showing; Riding a Lower-Level Dressage Test; The Work Pays Off; Higher Elevations: The Three P's; Recipes for the Three P's; Riding the Grand Prix Test; Questions & Answers; I Reach My Goal; Another Medal; Epilogue.