The Horse Show: S3E13 - Debbie McDonald Takes the Long View for Team USA Dressage

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Debbie McDonald has been an integral part of Team USA Dressage for a number of years since she stole the limelight with her extraordinary mare Brentina winning team silver and bronze at the 2012 and 2016 World Equestrian Games and the team bronze at the Athens Olympic Games. Most recently, as well as becoming a much sought after coach, Debbie has been the Developing Dressage Coach nurturing new talent among young riders around the country. This year her role will change as she takes over the position of Technical Advisor to the team from Robert Dover. It’s a role she is relishing and, with the upcoming World Equestrian Games, Debbie is confident that the way the horses are going right now ‘everyone should be frightened’ as they are a force to be reckoned and will be looking to improve on their last podium - the team bronze medal in Rio. Chris Stafford chatted to Debbie about the team’s current form and how the horses and riders have improved.
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