Olympic medalist Debbie McDonald and her fabulous partner, Brentina, have thrilled crowds the world over with their stunning performances. In her new book, Riding Through, Debbie describes her system for success in dressage and relates her life story.

“Riding through is a dressage term, something you strive for as you attempt to get your horse on the aids and moving back-to-front. You have achieved it when everything the two of you do together is one fluid motion, the ultimate of coordination and expression, in which the horse is maximizing his assets. But 'riding through' has other meanings for me as well. I’ve learned to ride through hard times, on and off a horse, when I thought about giving up. We all have to learn about riding through; because that’s the only way we will arrive at our destination.”