Tony and Sarah celebrating their medals in true team fashion (2011) |
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AGE: 20
HORSE: All In (Ace)
DIVISION: Advanced I
CLASSES: Dressage Walk/Trot/Cantor, Equitation, Trail
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This is Tony’s
third year of competition in the Equestrian Special Olympics, and his second
year in the Advanced Division.
Last year, just after the Special Olympics, Tony lost his mother to cancer. Though she was undergoing chemotherapy at the time, she insisted on coming to watch Tony participate in the heat of mid-August. Amidst the excitement of competition and the joy of success was a definite sadness for the riders and their families who knew that that this would be her last chance to watch him win. And win he did, bringing home his first gold medal! They shared priceless moments of joy in his amazing triumph.
Tony’s dad
is currently out of work and seeking employment. It is only through the support of donors like you through Jacob's Fund that Tony can still receive therapy at McKenna Farms. For this we thank you and ask that you continue to support this fine young man as he enters this new chapter of his life as a high school graduate, a true feat!
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Sarah and Hershey Kisses awaiting their results in the Advanced Showmanship Halter Class (2011) |
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RIDER: Sarah
AGE: 12
HORSE: All In (Ace)
DIVISION:
Intermediate IV
CLASSES: Dressage Walk/Trot, Equitation, Trail
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This year, Sarah is back, stronger than ever, and ready to compete. We look forward to news from McKenna Farms about this young lady's performance at the 2012 show.
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Madison—so proud of her silver medal (2011) |
Madison accompanying the Cobb Country Mounted Patrol during the opening ceremonies (2011) |
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AGE: 16
HORSE: Louie Armstrong
DIVISION: Intermediate IV
CLASSES: Dressage Walk/Trot, Equitation, Trail
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Madison
begins high school this year and is very excited about it. Outgoing and enthusiastic, she loves
horses, police officers, NASCAR, and Alabama football.
At the 2010
Horse Show, Madison met and talked with Officer Rice of the Cobb County Mounted
Patrol. He was so impressed with her
that, a few weeks before the 2011 show, he asked if she would like to ride with
the Patrol for the lighting of the torch in the opening ceremonies. That ride
was a dream come true for Madison, a moment she will never forget.
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