Synopses & Reviews
The Golden Couple of the American eventing world offers an insider's glimpse of international eventing as well as insights and training tips, making this an outstanding book for all ages.
Synopsis
Karen and David O'Connor are considered the "golden couple" of the American eventing world. A grueling, three-phase sport derived from cavalry exercises that once tested the endurance and obedience of officers' mounts, eventing has an avid international following. The O'Connors serve as role models for up-and-coming stars, both in the way they handle competition and the way they live their lives. Beginning with their days as horse-crazy kids, and spanning the years fraught with struggle and disappointment, the book culminates in the pair's successes at the biggest and toughest competition in the world. "Life in the Galloping Lane offers an insider's glimpse of international eventing as well as insights and training tips, making it an outstanding book for all ages. Karen and David O'Connor live in Virginia; Nancy Jaffer lives in New Jersey.
About the Author
Karen and David O'Connor are top international event riders; they live in Virginia.