[Nfbf-l] Fw: Article from Orlando Sentinel A Section 2010 02 05

[Sherri]

That's fascinating! Thanks for the interesting info! I know that NFB has a 
blind equestrians group.
Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jody W. Ianuzzi" <jody at thewhitehats.com>
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Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: Article from Orlando Sentinel A Section 2010 02 05


> Hello Sherri,
>
> Therapeutic riding centers have never had a problem finding places.  I am
> sure that Freedom Ride will find support to continue their program.
>
> I think therapeutic riding has a wonderful place for individuals who have
> physical difficulty with balance and it gives people a sense of freedom 
> they
> don't have limited to a wheelchair etc.
>
> I do find that too many therapeutic riding centers are quick to include
> blindness as a disability group they serve.  I will be honest, I have a
> problem with this.  A blind person does not need to be lead and have a
> sidewalker walk next to their horse.
>
> I have been riding again after being out of the saddle for 44 years.  I am
> riding western with the goal of barrel racing and reining competition.  I 
> am
> using a two way radio for direction and following the patterns of the 
> arena.
>
> I have discovered I am not the first blind barrel racer, I am the fourth
> that I know of.  Is my riding therapeutic.  You're darn right it is but at 
> a
> full gallop riding like the wind.
>
> There is an attempt to segregate disabled people when it is not necessary 
> or
> desireable.
>
> I say go for it, all the way.  Adapt if necessary but go for it.
>
>
>
> JODY
>
> "Barrel racers know how to take turns"
>
>
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