ParaOakleaf Dressage
Profile (Grade 2 Rider)
Behind the Action
The world of para Dressage is a full-time commitment requiring personal sacrifice and a dedication to preparation.
What is Para Dressage?
"Para Dressage is parallel to Dressage using the same basics in training, gaits, movements and figures but unlike dressage athletes compete according to their Classification Grade" according to the USPEA.
They assess our physical strengths and we are allowed to apply for a dispensation card, for example, I carry 2 whips in place of my legs because of the weakness here. We have grades that help us compete with other people with similar disabilities for my Grade 1. There are 5 grades with grade 1 being for the most physically challenged to Grade 5 being for the least.
About Me
For the Love of Horses
I was born in 1980 and have GBS, CIDP, Fibromyalgia,Epilepsy and in remission from Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Although currently fighting another cancer currently.
My most recent achievement is I have lost over 150 pounds with a lot of hard work! New pictures will be on website soon.
Something that I want to do and hope you will realize after reading this, is that I want to touch ONE person and inspire many people to get out and live their dreams. I am training for the 2024 Paralympics and am hoping you will follow my journey.
I am currently looking for sponsors and working on fundraisers for the 2024 year on my current horse, Nico.
Why should you help me?
I feel that by helping me you are also helping people around me, the people that believe in me, and the people that still need to find their strength. I will be able to pass on your kindness to someone else. These goals that I have set are very expensive for my family and friends to keep supporting and I need your help.
