BTB: Laura Goldman, para-equestrian, deserves your support!

Laura Goldman, para-equestrian, deserves your support!

Posted: 06 Sep 2010 12:43 PM PDT

Over the summer I've been feeling just a tiny bit of self-pity about Riley. My trainer does so well with him, I'm wondering "am I good enough to do this nice horse justice?" Maybe you know that thought pattern.

Well, enough of that!
If you need a reality check, like I did, read Sheri Israel's blog post about para-dressage competitor Laua Goldman and her ambition to compete at WEG. If you lament that your sitting trot isn't where it should be, or that you need a better saddle, or a better trainer, this article will offer another perspective on personal and athletic challenges.

Thanks to Sheri for bringing Laura's story to me and others. I'm proud to be a supporter of LG and Horsebloggers will be offering a giveaway prize (or prizes) to a few lucky readers who help her achieve her goals [details to come soon]:

You can support Laura Goldman
by giving to the USPEA

and designating the gift to LAURA GOLDMAN.

clipped from www.uspea.org

Donors: Leave a comment with your email (or identifying ID) if you donated to be considered for the drawing.

According to Sheri, Laura is is classified as a grade 1a, which is considered the most impaired level in the FEI classification scale. But what is amazing is what she can do on a horse -- watch the video below to see what Laura has accomplished despite physical challenges.