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The extraordinary bond between Lissa Bachner a young blind woman and Milo a neglected frightened horse helped them become one of Americas most inspiring successful riding teams in the world of show jumping

Lissa Bachner was born with a passion for horses and won her first blue ribbon at age five Other awards would follow as a young rider and for years Lissa trained with jumpers tackling more difficult leaps and working to perfect her ride

When blindness struck in her teens it appeared her passion for riding would come to an end How could she jump hurdles when she could barely navigate through her own home

But success trust and love came to Lissa when her trainer convinced her to buy a diamond in the rough from Germany On New Years Eve Milo arrived at the barn frightened and neglected Taking one look at his shaking filthy body Lissa promised Milo that he would only know kindness Through countless eye surgeries and the many months of training and work Lissa and Milo formed a magic bond that made them inseparable

With effortless humor and penetrating compassion Lissa weaves a story of unfaltering faith in Milo and the unconditional love they shared