29/07/2025
One of the most special moments I will cherish for the rest of my life was escorting our L all the way to Hartpury to compete at the RDA National Championships. They have worked so hard to get there, lessons weekly, sometimes more and despite their Peripheral Neuropathy kicking their butt, they smiled, had fun, competed in every sphere they qualified for, completed it and scored amazing scores and places from 1st to 8th in various disciplines through the weekend. James and I are both incredibly proud.
Since coming home they have trialled at our local Pony Club branch and are going to sign up to attend regularly, they have been asked to join the vaulting team permanently and they had a fun British Dressage Para Workshop they attended just at the weekend.
Lizzie has shown remarkable resilience, dedication, hard-work, teamwork skills, determination, professionalism and courage in all sphere's lately and achieved absolutely incredible milestones. 5 yrs ago feels like a surreal distant memory in these moments, watching them come alive and thrive.
Lizzie has also featured in our local paper twice recently, once just before Nationals and then just after as well and you can read both articles here:
Before Nationals: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/25298252.alvas-lizzie-osborne-recovers-cancer-go-rda-championships/
After Nationals: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/25332324.alvas-lizzie-osborne-shines-rda-national-championships/