{"product_id":"milos-eyes-how-a-blind-equestrian-and-her-seeing-eye-horse-saved-each-other-paperback","title":"Milo's Eyes: How a Blind Equestrian and Her Seeing Eye Horse Saved Each Other - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLissa Bachner\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary bond between Lissa Bachner, a young blind woman and Milo, a neglected, frightened horse, helped them overcome staggering odds to become one of America's most inspiring, successful riding teams in the world of show jumping.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLissa\u003cbr\u003eBachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age\u003cbr\u003efive. Other awards would follow as a young rider, and for years Lissa trained\u003cbr\u003ewith jumpers, tackling more difficult leaps, and working to perfect her ​ride. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e​When blindness struck in\u003cbr\u003eher teens, it appeared her ​passion for riding would come to an end. How could she ​jump hurdles when\u003cbr\u003eshe could barely​ navigate through her\u003cbr\u003eown home? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut\u003cbr\u003esuccess, trust, and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a \"diamond\u003cbr\u003ein the rough\" from Germany. On New Year's Eve, Milo arrived at the barn, frightened and neglected. Taking one look at his shaking, \u003cbr\u003efilthy body, Lissa promised Milo that he would only know kindness. In return, \u003cbr\u003eMilo took special care of her in the ring. Through countless eye surgeries and the many\u003cbr\u003emonths of training and work, Lissa and Milo formed a magic bond that made them\u003cbr\u003einseparable. And winners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith\u003cbr\u003eeffortless humor and penetrating compassion, Lissa weaves a story of unfaltering\u003cbr\u003efaith in Milo, and the unconditional love they shared. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age 5. However, blindness struck her in her teens, and it threatened to end her passion for riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt wasn't until Lissa met Milo, a filthy, emaciated, neglected, horse from Germany, that their instant bond cemented their domination in the jumping ring and their deep friendship outside the ring. As Lissa's eyesight worsened, Milo instinctively knew he had to be her eyes and protect her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis inspirational story of Lissa and \"Magic Milo\" is one of going from victim to victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLissa Bachner\u003c\/b\u003e was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age 5. However, blindness struck her in her teens, and it threatened to end her passion for riding. It wasn't until Lissa met Milo, a filthy, emaciated, neglected, horse from Germany, that their instant bond cemented their domination in the jumping ring and their deep friendship outside the ring. As Lissa's eyesight worsened, Milo instinctively knew he had to be her eyes and protect her. This inspirational story of Lissa and \"Magic Milo\" is one of going from victim to victor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 347\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 07, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49144254464152,"sku":"9781941887103","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8830\/4024\/files\/T3YyQmZMOHdGL3B0YWwyMUQyangwUT09.webp?v=1779407756","url":"https:\/\/thepinkflamingobooks.myshopify.com\/products\/milos-eyes-how-a-blind-equestrian-and-her-seeing-eye-horse-saved-each-other-paperback","provider":"The Pink Flamingo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}