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My name is Cecilla, I am 19 years old and I live in Odense, Denmark.   Abel is my first very own horse AND my first Icelandic man, so it’s very different to what I’m used to.   I have Cerebral Palsy, have ADHD, scoliosis, Raynaud’s syndrome, a very low metabolism, extreme hypermobility syndrome, fibromyalgia and I’m under investigation for Ehlers Danlos syndrome, so a few issues to contend with!  Life has been oppressed by being wheelchair-bounded and taking pain-relieving pills daily

I have been tested as a grade 3 para, which means that I have some physical handicaps that affect my riding – therefore I can get some special aids for dressage, which means I am allowed 2 whips, but only in dressage so far.  We currently ride 4.2, T4 & T3, but hope for a qualification for the A classes this year.   Besides that, we enjoy going to shows and lectures a lot, so be sure if you would like to visit us!  I hope you will accompany our adventure! ;-)

I have been able to become more healthy and independent with Abel’s help, but I still need additional help in order to ride him, so my parents and I are in a catch 22.   The more healthy and independent I become the less help and support I receive from supporting bodies,  to keep doing the one thing that improves my conditions, riding Abel.

You can follow my adventures on my social media accounts.

Facebook: Pararytteren & islændere
Instagram: Paraicelandic

I’m delighted to say that Genius Equestrian has asked me to do a monthly blog update, to allow me to tell my story and voice my difficulties.

Watch this film about my journey,

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvimeo.com%2F212393895%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3e5FSofmaVYXViVSkx9JrXIjxFskERrav5qjVVaU2kPreZFcT3p0UoUsQ&h=AT3FkJHaWk7M0kz-riVgkSQfXnZD6i9eI2GAyi8Q3bX0BqKf5qDO_rL0sVomZf6KBTVBjyzXaoBW7J_L-zxYLUzZdlgwm2UFqC0KVowTHUO24nBKhZ69jRX_4680HoPN6Zk

A film by Caroline Jensen

Thanks to the Rosell family, without whom this film would not have been possible.

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