In the competitive world that we are living in, it can be really difficult for an individual to succeed. No matter being talented or not, all these people need to work really hard to prove that they are actually worth it in the sport, discipline or profession that they are competing. Now imagine, how hard can it be for a disabled person to be competitive, especially in sports.
For some of them, they are not even able to compete but also for jobs where is required more thinking rather than moving, these people struggle harder than a non-disabled person to find a job. There was an employee applying for an accounting position and he was rejected by hundreds of companies until he managed to find a job for himself and the majority of these companies did not provide enough reasons for rejecting his applications. That’s why I really believe that these people need to be supported and deserve to be given an opportunity, probably even more than other people.
Now let’s focus on our video. Would you ever think that horses can actually be really helpful for a lot of these people? The answer is yes and I am really happy that horses can be helpful to the extent that we would not think of. Through U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage, horses are helping to change the game of life for driven, competitive, and physically disabled athletes.
Not only does this traditional sport instill confidence and discipline, but it also helps those who can’t use their legs reach new heights on all levels. This especially hits home for Becca Hart, a U.S. Paralympian, and Para-Equestrian who says that the active sport has basically allowed her to maintain her ability to walk, and without it, she would be in a wheelchair.
“I was angry. I wanted to be active. I wanted to be competitive and horses allowed me to do that,” explained Hart, in a U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage video posted on the Deloitte U.S. Facebook page. “I sat on a horse and all of a sudden I had that freedom. I wasn’t the disabled kid anymore’. As you can see, this program was really helpful to her as you can notice her progress since the day that she started to train with the horse. Please watch the video below and get to understand the significance of the program to these athletes’ lives.
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