Holly Jacobson Ipswich, MA Impressed by the level of riding, rider commitment and amazing horses, she first saw covering the 2009 USEF Para National Championships at Lamplight as a reporter, Holly crossed over from jumping and competing in the hunter ranks. In 1986, injuries from a carfire resulted in amputations of Holly’s right arm above the elbow and all the fingers on her left hand, nerve damage in her right leg, plus severe facial scarring. At the 2011 Para clinic at Carlisle Academy Therap... Read More
Para-Equestrian Dressage Athlete Mary Jordan Leaves Lasting Impression at Official USA Olympic Day Written by Lindsay Yosay McCall Saco, Maine – July 22, 2012 – As the London Olympics/Paralympics approach athletes have been promoting and creating awareness of this spectacular event. On June 29, 2012, the Official USA Olympic Day occurred where hundreds of Olympians and Paralympians participated around the country in interactive and informative public speaking events. Created by the Unite... Read More
Rider: Derrick Perkins Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas Grade: 1A About Derrick: > PATH International, Equine Services For Heroes, 2013 Equestrian of the Year > U.S. Paralympics Emerging Athlete > World Class horses, coach & horse trainer provided by Kai Handt @ the North Texas Equestrian Center > World Class competition horse in NTEC HANS > World Class training facilities in the North Texas Equestrian Center, SIRE Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, Xena the Dressage H... Read More
About the FEI Awards (courtesy of FEI) Link to the awards: http://www.feiawards.org/ The FEI Awards were launched in 2009 to put a spotlight on the men, women, young people and organisations that are making an outstanding contribution to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport – in or out of the arena. Make your nominations now and let us roll out the red carpet for the stars of today and tomorrow. The five FEI Awards categories are: Best Groom, for that important person who works behind... Read More
Name: Katie Passerotti DOB: October 30, 1980 Discipline: Para-Dressage (Dressage, Eventing, am interested in Para-Equestrian Show Jumping) Classification: Grade III Region: Region 1 Address: Hermitage, PA Email: bastiandressagedragon@gmail.com About Katie in her words…….. My name is Katie and I live in Hermitage, PA. I am originally from Erie, PA, and moved to Hermitage to accept a teaching position at a local high school. I teach 9th and 10th grade English. I have been riding si... Read More
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