The Girl on the Dancing Horse: Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro - Hardcover

Dujardin, Charlotte

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848095082 ISBN 13: 9781848095083

Publisher: Preface Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

'Refreshingly honest [...] a highly enjoyable, fascinating read.' Horse and Hound

"To ride into that arena, next to a sea of British flags and hear the roar of clapping and cheering, was so exciting. It's a sound I will never, ever forget."

Charlotte Dujardin and her charismatic horse Valegro burst onto the international sports scene with their record-breaking performance at the London, 2012 Olympics. The world was captivated by the young woman with the dazzling smile and her dancing horse.

But no one quite knew what it took to get there, nor how hard the path to success would be – until now. Dujardin began riding horses at the age of two, but dressage was firmly the domain of the wealthy, not the life of a girl from a middle-class family. Her parents sacrificed all and with a undeterred focus, Charlotte left school at 16 to follow her dream. When she was invited to be a groom for the British Olympian Carl Hester, she began to ride Valegro, a dark bay gelding and an unbreakable bond was formed.

This is their incredible story.

About this title

Review:

"For anyone who has followed Charlotte and Valegro’s journey ― and let’s face it, who hasn’t ― this refreshingly honest autobiography will prove a highly enjoyable, fascinating read." (Horse and Hound)

"Fascinating stuff - 4 Stars" (Love It! Magazine)

"An emotive memoir ... a powerful story" (Harrods Magazine)

"Fascinating – 4 stars" (OK!)

"Her long-awaited autobiography is finally here. Dressage star, Charlotte Dujardin, offers a glimpse into the magical journey that she and Valegro went on to become one of the world’s most famous duos" (Your Horse Magazine)

"Fantastic autobiography" (Essex Rider)

"candid and captivating memoir... written with humour and insight, this is an inspiring tale of triumph against the odds" (Lady magazine)

Book Description:

The story of an outsider, an unconventional horse and the incredible bond that took them to the top.

About this edition

• Publisher: Preface Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1848095082
• ISBN 13: 9781848095083
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272