TRAFALGAR SQUARE Books & Dvds|Riding for the Team: Inspirational Stories of the USA’s Medal-Winning Equestrians and Their Horses

Riding for the Team chronicles the lives of those who dreamed about competing for their country and made it reality, sharing inspirational stories from the international governing organization’s eight equestrian disciplines: show jumping, dressage, eventing, driving, vaulting, reining, endurance and para-dressage. Readers are immersed in the fascinating histories of the medal-winning riders, drivers and vaulters who have dominated American equestrian sport over the past 28 years, such as McLain Ward, Karen O’Connor, Debbie McDonald and Tim McQuay. Readers will also get the inside scoop on legendary horses who have become household names, including Flexible, Biko, Verdades and Gunners Special Nite.

Offering exclusive insights, this book gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of top-level equestrian sport. Athletes tell their stories and those of their horses during the years they honed their talent and dedicated their lives to representing their country in the Olympics, World Equestrian Games, World Championships and Pan American Games. Beautifully illustrated with breathtaking photographs from prestigious competitions held around the world, Riding for the Team not only provides a dazzling record of American equestrian accomplishments, it promises to inspire the next generation of champions. Hardcover; 304 pages. 

Made in USA.