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My Dream Is To Ride Again
 By Seven Sins
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11th Feb 2011 •
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It been about 5 months since my accident. I have not ridden or walked in a long time. I yearn deeply to do both. Every time we drive by a pasture filled with horses it fills my heart with excitement. Since my car accident I have not moved my legs. It was devastating to learn that I was paralyzed having my entire life torn away from me. As a result I'm relearning everything, just like a toddler.
This was not the life I dreamed of.
On September 19th, 2010 I was in a car accident. My Chevy S10 truck fishtailed and lost traction on the road. It went off the road flipping on its side hitting a tree. The impact with the tree caused my side of the truck to pin me between my seat and the steering wheel. I was trapped. My passenger escaped out the back window with no injuries. I broke many ribs, my scapula, and my back.
Breaking my back damaged my spinal cord, paralyzing me. I went into a 10 hour surgery when they starting fixing my back and a week later they did another surgery to finish that took another 8 hours. I spent a little over 2 months In the hospital.
I now realize what all those quotes about living life to the fullest mean as well as not taking things for granted. In an instant your dreams can be gone. As I slowly adjust to my new life I'm making strides to get back into the saddle again.
Always remember that when you dream, chase it and don’t let it go. My dream is to ride again.
I can still remember the feeling of freedom and happiness I get when I sit on a horse. I remember every stride, every hoof beat and I know before long I will ride again. So the next time you get to ride, clean stalls, feed, groom, or other activities with horses consider yourself lucky. Be thankful for what you have and live life to the fullest and treat everything like a gift. |
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Chris Antley Memorial
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Wow. *tears*
All I can say is, "Keep fighting. I will pray that you will be able to ride again."
Wow. *tears*
All I can say is, "Keep fighting. I will pray that you will be able to ride again."
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40 days ago
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Wanderin Boy Memorial
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*tear*
I hope that someday you will walk and ride again =)
Great news article..many people do take things like riding for granted.
*tear*
I hope that someday you will walk and ride again =)
Great news article..many people do take things like riding for granted.
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40 days ago
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Painted Destiny
*tear* This is so sad. I will pray for you
*tear* This is so sad. I will pray for you
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40 days ago
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Finally There
Aww this brought me to tears! Never give up! I hope you will walk again someday!
Aww this brought me to tears! Never give up! I hope you will walk again someday!
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40 days ago
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ImaCoolCowgirl
Have you looked into theraputic riding at all?? I worked at a stable that had paralized riders come often. It would be the same at riding by yourself but it would be better than not at all!! I hope you get better and are renewed to your former strength!
Have you looked into theraputic riding at all?? I worked at a stable that had paralized riders come often. It would be the same at riding by yourself but it would be better than not at all!! I hope you get better and are renewed to your former strength!
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40 days ago
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Grand Prix
That brought tears to my eyes.
With the determination you have, I know it will only be a matter of time before your walking and then riding.
This is a much needed reminder for all of us to appreciate what we have.
That brought tears to my eyes.
With the determination you have, I know it will only be a matter of time before your walking and then riding.
This is a much needed reminder for all of us to appreciate what we have.
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40 days ago
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Fantasy Farms
I know that you will be able to ride again one day. Just keep hope and faith and keep fighting. If you do all those, you will be able to ride again one day
I know that you will be able to ride again one day. Just keep hope and faith and keep fighting. If you do all those, you will be able to ride again one day
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40 days ago
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JogRunJog
That's so sad good job not ginving up!
That's so sad good job not ginving up!
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40 days ago
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MustangChic
I hope your dream comes true, your story is very inspirational:) Hope you get better soon:)♥
I hope your dream comes true, your story is very inspirational:) Hope you get better soon:)♥
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40 days ago
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Set Free
You sound like a very strong woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
You sound like a very strong woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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40 days ago
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GypsyGirl
Awhh!! That story brought tears to my eyes!!! I couldn't amagine whaty your going through. I LOVE the story!!!
Awhh!! That story brought tears to my eyes!!! I couldn't amagine whaty your going through. I LOVE the story!!!
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40 days ago
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No Walkin Farms9
I was in Fred Meyer's a couple months ago, right before Thanksgiving. I walked by the bulletin board of community announcements and one flier caught my eye. I recognized the photo on it. I'd seen it here on PB. I confess it kinda freaked me out. That was the first I'd heard of your accident.
I'm so sorry about what happened. I'm sorry you can't walk. My best friend had cancer and it prevented her from walking. She was miserable. As someone who's seen that up close, I can understand what you're going through. I'm praying for you.
I was in Fred Meyer's a couple months ago, right before Thanksgiving. I walked by the bulletin board of community announcements and one flier caught my eye. I recognized the photo on it. I'd seen it here on PB. I confess it kinda freaked me out. That was the first I'd heard of your accident.
I'm so sorry about what happened. I'm sorry you can't walk. My best friend had cancer and it prevented her from walking. She was miserable. As someone who's seen that up close, I can understand what you're going through. I'm praying for you.
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40 days ago
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Prarie Rose
Aww.. I'm so sorry. I'll definitely pray for you. I hope you can ride again :(
Aww.. I'm so sorry. I'll definitely pray for you. I hope you can ride again :(
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40 days ago
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Got My Wish
This is an AMAZING story!!! I have never met someone with as much confidence and determination as you! Wow! Keep up the good work and keep chasing your dreams!
This is an AMAZING story!!! I have never met someone with as much confidence and determination as you! Wow! Keep up the good work and keep chasing your dreams!
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40 days ago
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weezapony
With your determination, I'm sure you'll be back on a horse before long! I hope the remainder of your recovery is quick!
With your determination, I'm sure you'll be back on a horse before long! I hope the remainder of your recovery is quick!
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40 days ago
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samini
*tears* you nearly made me cry infact now i am crying god bless you
*tears* you nearly made me cry infact now i am crying god bless you
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40 days ago
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lifes a risk
this story brought tears to my eyes
my prayers are with u to eide and walk agin xx
from now on im not goin to take riding for granted after hearing this story xxx
this story brought tears to my eyes
my prayers are with u to eide and walk agin xx
from now on im not goin to take riding for granted after hearing this story xxx
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40 days ago
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Artista
Beautiful and sad story.
Beautiful and sad story.
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40 days ago
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ginny
i think you are very brave - good luck to you - i hope and pray that your dreams will come true :)
i think you are very brave - good luck to you - i hope and pray that your dreams will come true :)
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40 days ago
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Falling Up
You told me exactly what I needed to hear. I am taking my horses for granteed. I am too lazy to bear the winter to go see them, I haven't seen any since New Years practically. I am too wound up here and also just lazy.
I need to start being with mmy horses.
Again, thank you, exactly what I needed to hear.
You told me exactly what I needed to hear. I am taking my horses for granteed. I am too lazy to bear the winter to go see them, I haven't seen any since New Years practically. I am too wound up here and also just lazy.
I need to start being with mmy horses.
Again, thank you, exactly what I needed to hear.
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40 days ago
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Isadorable
I hope you'll be able to ride again. But I know what you can do - keep dreaming. :)
I hope you'll be able to ride again. But I know what you can do - keep dreaming. :)
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40 days ago
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Candy99
That story was very inspiring. I loved it
That story was very inspiring. I loved it
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40 days ago
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animalloverms
im sorry :( try para dressage!! u can still ride :)
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im sorry :( try para dressage!! u can still ride :)
www.fei.org
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40 days ago
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Equestri
This is so true. Never stop following your dreams, and be so thankful for what you have.
I really look up to you and your determination. I will pray for you and I hope your dream can be realized very soon!
This is so true. Never stop following your dreams, and be so thankful for what you have.
I really look up to you and your determination. I will pray for you and I hope your dream can be realized very soon!
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40 days ago
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Cowzers
This brought genuine tears to my eyes.
Stay strong, hun. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope that someday your wish will come true
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This brought genuine tears to my eyes.
Stay strong, hun. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope that someday your wish will come true
♥
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40 days ago
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animalloverms
im sorry :( try para dressage!! u can still ride again!! good thing that theres para dressage in the horse world
im sorry :( try para dressage!! u can still ride again!! good thing that theres para dressage in the horse world
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40 days ago
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PonyBox
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Thank you very much for sharing this story with us. Our prayers are with you. Please keep us updated on your progress.
Thank you very much for sharing this story with us. Our prayers are with you. Please keep us updated on your progress.
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40 days ago
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Emmurr
Your determination is an inspiration, I hope you ride again :)
Your determination is an inspiration, I hope you ride again :)
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40 days ago
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Always
That's too bad!! I hope you can ride again someday!
That's too bad!! I hope you can ride again someday!
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40 days ago
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T W I
What a touching story!
I hope with all my heart that you'll ride again.
Thanks for sharing this with us!
What a touching story!
I hope with all my heart that you'll ride again.
Thanks for sharing this with us!
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39 days ago
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