From Enfield to Olympic Gold: Charlotte Dujardin's compelling autobiography

The Girl on the Dancing Horse: Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, published by Cornerstone, £8.99

Dressage is often perceived as a sport that does not lend itself to outsiders. Yet Charlotte Dujardin, born in Enfield without the proverbial silver spoon in her mouth, defied all the odds to win Britain’s first ever team and individual gold medals at London 2012.

Often referred to as the sport of the ‘dancing horses’, Dujardin’s rapid rise to the top, alongside British team stalwart Carl Hester and her beloved Valegro, is a tale of thrilling highs and plummeting lows. It is a story about a young woman and her passion for horses.