Dancing with Horses: Tales of a Dressage Working Student

By Lynda M Peterson

Ten-year-old Jenna loves horses just like most kids her age, but she has a secret; she talks to horses, and they listen. Despite her age, Jenna convinces the owner of a dressage farm to hire her as a working student in exchange for riding lessons. Doing barn chores with the other girls at the farm makes work fun and they find time for going on hacks, swimming with the horses, playing with newborn animals, and teasing boys working at the farm.During a lesson, the trainer discovers Jenna's secret; she's a prodigy with a unique ability to understand and communicate with horses. When Jenna is given new and more challenging roles, she thrives in areas she never imagined including training, show jumping and eventing. Her vivacious personality captivates the attention and support of a variety of interesting and unusual people but puts her at odds with someone determined to cause trouble. The dynamics of engaging with these unique personalities and duties, create a collection of experiences filled with humor, warmth, treachery and joy.This book is inspired by a true story and gives insight on how to be a working dressage student.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1708663592
• ISBN13: 9781708663599
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"