Three Steps Up to Mediocrity by Pamela Reband, M.D.

Dr. Pamela Reband enjoyed a thirty-six-year career as an anesthesiologist along with owning, breeding and showing horses. Now retired, her new goal has been to become the world's okayest endurance rider. She lives in Middle Tennessee with her husband, three dogs and beloved horses, Charlie and Shiloh, and enjoys frequent visits from her children and grandchildren. Though she has previously written for horse publications, this is her first time writing and publishing a book.

About the Book

Sometimes raw, sometimes humorous, but always honest, this is a true account of a woman's struggle to overcome a paralyzing fear, get back into the sport she loves, and the friendships she develops along the way.

After a lifetime of riding and owning horses and performing both in the show ring and on the trail, a difficult fall off her own horse on her own property leads Pam to realize age is catching up with her and she has become afraid to get back in the saddle. She embarks on a journey to find the perfect horse to help her get back into the tough sport of endurance riding, never knowing she would find help both physically and emotionally in a trainer and fellow rider who becomes a great friend.

This is a book for anyone with fear or aging issues, anyone who loves riding horses, and anyone who needs a bit of hope.

“I couldn't stop reading it. It is well written with good imagery and appeals to those of us who have dealt with fear on any level.”

Bruce  Weary, DC., endurance rider