You may all remember this Para saddle we posted some images of a few months ago?
Well after such a fantastic response, we thought it would only be right to update you all on the wonderful Shakira and her horse Cookie, who the saddle was designed for!
'Shakira had a riding accident on a young mare about 2 years and 2 months ago. The mare spooked in the arena and bucked Shakira off. She had an unlucky fall and became a T4 Paraplegic. This means Shakira has no feeling or sensation below the point of injury about her bra line area/T4. This impacts her balance as her core muscles do not work and she can’t use her legs.
Since her accident Shakira’s dream has been to ride again. They had another very good quiet mare called Cookie. Having had a hoist fitted at the yard they have trained Cookie to stand and accept Shakira being hoisted on and off her but rapidly realised that the GP saddle they had was not supportive enough for Shakira other that just to sit on.
They saw the Para Saddle on the WOW website and contacted HQ who passed them over to me, the rest is history. David and the crew have made a beautiful saddle which they are very happy with.'
- Alison Braithwaite, one of our wonderful fitters, and the fitter of this particular WOW Saddle!
We hope you enjoy these images as much as we did. Never ever give up on your dreams!
