Re: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Jan Maday run_...@verizon.net Hi Margaret: So good to hear that Noel is back behind the reins. Thought I'd mention that our TSRC has recently donated $$ to the Caisson Platoon at Ft. Myer in Arlington, VA for a similar purpose. There are many returning vets who are either paraplegic, missing limbs, and sometimes both. Therapeutic riding has long been accepted, but now they have an accessible cart that you can load the wheelcheer and tie it down for security...so the therapeutic driver is in a very secure position. I'm wondering if this might work for Noel too...and possibly if he might be eligible to access the therapeutic driving program that's available. Might be worth checking into. Best regards, Jan in Purcellville, VA Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Handicapped Driving
This message is from: mabo...@aol.com Happy New Year to Everyone, I don't post often since my posts end up with weird symbols and spacing in them, but I couldn't resist this piece of news. Yesterday, our friend and neighbor, Noel drove Catherine Lassesen's mare, Lupin in our ring.? Noel is a paraplegic from a rotational fall while eventing.? At the time he was an upper level event rider.? He has spent the last decade in a wheelchair.? A few years ago he asked if he could try driving as he does have use of his arms.? The initial attempt was good except the driving seat tilted him forward and somehow when being helped out of the cart by his wife, his leg was broken.? I guess the good part about being a paraplegic is that it didn't hurt, but obviously it was a setback.? So we have been working on rigging a different?seat and fitting seat belts.? We also created?a loading ramp.? Yesterday we tried again and it worked.? Noel had a blast walking and trotting Lupin around the ring.? By the end we were running cones and he was thrilled.? As the navigator, I can tell you that he was moving right along, too. Needless to say Lupin was perfect and had no issue with Noel, his wheelchair and all the commotion involved in loading.? I am so pleased that Catherine has leased her to me, although I should add that she is for sale.? (Contact me if you want more information on this fabulous mare.)? Noel plans to keep driving and start competing later this year.?? I have plenty of Fjords?that drive.? Fortunately we have the advice and assistance of Curt Pierce, who knows more about CDEs and driving competitions than I do.?? We all know the expression it is better to give than to receive.? I can say that yesterday was one of those days for me.? And of course, a Fjord would be involved. Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Fjords for sale:? 1992 Brown Dun Mare, 2006 Brown Dun Gelding and Filly, 2008 Brown Dun Gelding, 2008 White Dun Colt*** Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com Wonderful story, Margaret.. I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. Will choose a fjord, of course, and she loves them. Linda in WI Linda Baker Lottie www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com The pain of surrendering a child to adoption is without a language Spoken by a Professor of Psychology @ University of Minnesota To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Handicapped Driving Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:29:47 -0500 From: mabo...@aol.com This message is from: mabo...@aol.com Happy New Year to Everyone, I don't post often since my posts end up with weird symbols and spacing in them, but I couldn't resist this piece of news. Yesterday, our friend and neighbor, Noel drove Catherine Lassesen's mare, Lupin in our ring.? Noel is a paraplegic from a rotational fall while eventing.? At the time he was an upper level event rider.? He has spent the last decade in a wheelchair.? A few years ago he asked if he could try driving as he does have use of his arms.? The initial attempt was good except the driving seat tilted him forward and somehow when being helped out of the cart by his wife, his leg was broken.? I guess the good part about being a paraplegic is that it didn't hurt, but obviously it was a setback.? So we have been working on rigging a different?seat and fitting seat belts.? We also created?a loading ramp.? Yesterday we tried again and it worked.? Noel had a blast walking and trotting Lupin around the ring.? By the end we were running cones and he was thrilled.? As the navigator, I can tell you that he was moving right along, too. Needless to say Lupin was perfect and had no issue with Noel, his wheelchair and all the commotion involved in loading.? I am so pleased that Catherine has leased her to me, although I should add that she is for sale.? (Contact me if you want more information on this fabulous mare.)? Noel plans to keep driving and start competing later this year.?? I have plenty of Fjords?that drive.? Fortunately we have the advice and assistance of Curt Pierce, who knows more about CDEs and driving competitions than I do.?? We all know the expression it is better to give than to receive.? I can say that yesterday was one of those days for me.? And of course, a Fjord would be involved. Margaret Bogie Ironwood Farm http://www.ironwood-farm.com ***Fjords for sale:? 1992 Brown Dun Mare, 2006 Brown Dun Gelding and Filly, 2008 Brown Dun Gelding, 2008 White Dun Colt*** Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net If someone has balance problems, I highly recommend getting a western saddle with professionally turned stirrups. The ones where there is a piece of leather wrapped around the stirrup flap, and then tied in place. I recently bought a saddle like this, and was amazed at how much easier it was to stay in the saddle. You might be able to come close to duplicating the effect by aggressively wetting and turning the stirrups with a two by four put through the stirrups while the saddle is stored. Gail I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Handicapped Driving
This message is from: Linda Lottie horselo...@hotmail.com gail.my old show saddle has that type of stirrup. I'll use that one. Actually, I am not sure if she can actually put her feet in a stirrup..I have a great Paralli bareback pad that would keep her secure at the walk. We will experiment. Linda Linda Baker Lottie www.heartsandhoovesforever.blogspot.com The pain of surrendering a child to adoption is without a language Spoken by a Professor of Psychology @ University of Minnesota From: plumg...@pon.net To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Handicapped Driving Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:35:10 -0800 This message is from: plumg...@pon.net plumg...@pon.net If someone has balance problems, I highly recommend getting a western saddle with professionally turned stirrups. The ones where there is a piece of leather wrapped around the stirrup flap, and then tied in place. I recently bought a saddle like this, and was amazed at how much easier it was to stay in the saddle. You might be able to come close to duplicating the effect by aggressively wetting and turning the stirrups with a two by four put through the stirrups while the saddle is stored. Gail I have a good friend who had polio as a child. She is experiencing some set backs and wants to try riding to improve her balance. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
