Laurietta Oakleaf Grade Ia Hometown:  Jacksontown, OH Website: http://www.loakleaf.org/index.html My name is Laurietta and I was born in 1980. I have CIDP/Fibromyalgia/Epilepsy/Possible MS.  I have recently been diagnosed with Bone Cancer and Stage IV Mantle Cell Lymphoma. I do know how difficult things can be and believe towards pushing towards my goal! Laurietta was recently re-classified as a Grade Ia at the 2012 Wellington Dressage Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3* and the 2012 Gold Coast Dressag... Read More

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Donna Ponessa Grade 1b Hometown: New Windsor, NY Dressage equestrian and 2012 Paralympic hopeful Donna Ponessa’s extraordinary discipline, perseverance and competitive spirit have propelled her through extreme physical adversity to a literal triumph of will.  The vehicle: horses.  She began her equestrian passion in childhood, riding and showing horses.  Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in college, she nonetheless graduated with an RN (registered nurse) degree, a BA in Human Services and a MA... Read More

  Eleanor Brimmer Grade III rider Hometown: Wayazata, MN Age: 26 Ellie is a Grade III rider with cerebral palsy. She grew up showing hunters and in 2009 made the switch to dressage. She holds a BA in American Culture from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College and she is currently studying for her Masters in Library & Information Sciences from Wayne State University. Horses: Vadico Interagro who is a 9 year old Lusitano gelding and Carino H (Holsteiner gelding) both owned by Eleanor Brimm... Read More