Other challenged riders and their amazing stories

I have been getting some very touching stories from fellow riders that have figured out ways to ride with their physical "challenges" so I am starting a new page about them. If you have an interesting story and some pics of you and your amazing horses, please send them along and I will post them on this page.

Other challenged riders and their amazing stories. I have the greatest admiration for you all and thank you for all your kind words of encouragement. It helps to know that there are such wonderful, supportive people out there in the world that are also living their dreams...

I just re-read your web site and wanted you to know how courageous I think you are. I was born with a spinal bifida but the Lord saw fit that I was to live through it and do all the things I wanted to do, including horseback riding. I have a half paint half draft horse that I ride and he is the sweetest horse I have ever had. I have not mastered the ability to have him get down on the ground for me to mount him, but we do have steps he comes right up to and allows me to get on from the wrong side as people would say. When I am through riding he walks right back up by the steps and waits for me to get off and come down the steps to lead me away. Please keep up the good work and we hope to see you in the next few days! *David R. here in the great state of Texas.

I am very impressed with your web-site. I too am a handicapped rider. I hate using that word, maybe "challenged" sounds better. I am missing three fingers from my right hand and am missing my left arm from the elbow down. I have adapted very well. My son and I playday. We have such fun. The only problem is we are using the same horse. I'm tired of switching out tack after every event. I don't recall seeing a horse on your web-site that was described as a barrel or pole prospect. Perhaps you could e-mail me and tell me if you have anything that could possibly work for me. I love the training philosophy you have and would LOVE a horse that would lay down for me (just kidding). I share your outlook on the soothing and awesome feeling owning a horse provides to me! i just need another one. My horse, Yella, is exceptional-I am very spoiled. I will be very selective in purchasing a horse. But, after looking at your web-site, you seem the type of person I would like to buy a horse from.

Tara S.

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