Being born with a disability or even being affected by one during your life isn’t easy because all these people have some sort of limitations not only physically, but also when it comes to following their dreams. A lot of them, which is inspiring still, have found a found how to live with it and continue their life normally, however, when it comes to following their passions it might be difficult somehow because a specific sport or discipline might be strongly connected with their disability, that is why it is way harder for these people to find alternative ways and not give up on their passions.
A lot of people have done so and I simply can’t be prouder of them because they have shown the world and other people who can relate that everything is possible and that we should never give up on our dreams because as long as it is the right one for you, you will find a way how to push through. One of these people is definitely Richard Brumby, A blind and deaf rider who also has Asperger’s syndrome has helped develop a device that allows him to ride more independently.
Richard Brumby, who is also a rock-climber, was presented with a shield by the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers. The award was in recognition of his progress in riding, as well as the “fundamental” role he has played in developing the device, which vibrates to tell him to turn, ride forward or stop, and is controlled by Doug Smith, his Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) coach.
Not only became an inspiration for a lot of people in other disciplines but together with his coach, he showed an amazing way how to be competitive in the horse world even when you are born with a disability. It is hoped the technology can be advanced to allow other RDA groups to be able to use the device. As long as it was helpful for Richard, I am pretty sure that it will be the same for a lot of other competitors coming from RDA groups. I just wish Richard and his trainer the best and I hope they are going to get even more awards.
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