Lissa Bachner grew up in Great Falls, Virginia. As a child she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and a rare immune disorder that attacked her eyes called uveitis. In 1996, she graduated from Skidmore College with a BA in English. She lives in Wellington, Florida, with her three dogs and her horse, Marvel.
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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 America's most inspiring, successful riding teams in the world of show jumping. Lissa Bachner was born with a passion fo... SEE MORE