Leslie McDonald is author of six previously published books. Active professionally in the horse industry for over 40 years, McDonald grew up in Chicago, IL. She graduated from DePauw University. A gold medal dressage trainer and popular author, she lives with her husband, Doug, on a horse farm in southern Ohio with five Warmbloods, a Labrador Retriever, and a Corgi named Birdie. Her latest book is a juvenile entitled "Horse on the Loose." It was released September 9, 2022.