Canadian Author Challenges Canadians to Reach Far
Brekenridge·Ride the Dream Novel Launches

April 24, 2007 HAMILTON – The warm atmosphere; the story; the initiatives; are all surrounded by the fulfillment of dreams. The purpose of this novel is to encourage people to come together and be grateful for the opportunities our great country of Canada provides.

"It has always been my goal to give back to my community and country. It is important, particularly now, when it is apparent that we should be grateful for the opportunities we have here in Canada. I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities," said Susanne Friedl.

First time author, Susanne Friedl, has waited years for this project to see fruition. She shared her hopes and aspirations for this book to a packed room at Hamilton's new hot spot – Seven Windows. All the royalties from this book will be donated to two initiatives, fulfilling two very different lifelong aspirations. The royalties for Equestrian Training Support Fund Initiative will be donated directly to Dressage Canada to assist in this year's Pan-American Games. There will also be funds dedicated to assist an up & coming rider to obtain professional training from one of our high performance trainers.

The second initiative is the "The Patricia House" – a resource centre to be built near Los Quemados, Dominican Republic. A resource centre where people can go for the basic essentials of life, and further learn lifelong skills that will give them hope and perhaps a chance to break the poverty cycle they are currently experiencing.

The book features Mandy who, shortly after arriving into Canada, gets drawn into the world of dressage at Brekenridge. Every horse lover and rider at every level will relate to the intense ambitions, bitter competition, and the fear of failure. As the story unfolds, the emotions and dreams of success are realized, in sport and romance.

The book will be selling for $ 12.00 and is appropriate for readers 13+ years. It will be sold at the upcoming Pan-AM Dressage Team Trials, private events, book signings, Chapters, Indigo & Volumes online.