Riding for the Gold, Naturally, Lauren Barwick's Incredible Journey, is the inspirational story of the life of Lauren Barwick. At the age of 22, Lauren was an able-bodied, athletic young woman who enjoyed riding over jumps on horses, cross country running, skiing and other strenuous outdoor activities. But after a bale of hay fell on her, Barwick awoke to learn that her back was broken and she was now a paraplegic. Utterly devastated, Lauren swore to never ride a horse again. Yet she soon discovered a glimmer of hope in her ...
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Riding for the Gold, Naturally, Lauren Barwick's Incredible Journey, is the inspirational story of the life of Lauren Barwick. At the age of 22, Lauren was an able-bodied, athletic young woman who enjoyed riding over jumps on horses, cross country running, skiing and other strenuous outdoor activities. But after a bale of hay fell on her, Barwick awoke to learn that her back was broken and she was now a paraplegic. Utterly devastated, Lauren swore to never ride a horse again. Yet she soon discovered a glimmer of hope in her sadness and embarked on a grueling journey of rehabilitation and recovery. Overcoming adversity on so many levels, Lauren has created a model by which we can all live and thrive. With the support of Parelli Natural Horsemanship, Lauren has achieved incredible success as an elite athlete competing in international dressage. Her amazing journey, movingly depicted in this surprising, provocative and sometimes humorous biography will captivate and engage not only readers who love horses, but readers who are searching for motivation to move through life's hills and valleys. "A truly inspirational read. Facing life's obstacles with an unshakeable commitment to her dream, Lauren's life journey is a testament to her personal strength and will power. Everyone can learn valuable lessons from this book." Mark Weiler, President of Parelli Natural Horsemanship "When I met Lauren, she impressed me with clear goals, but she proved to me that she would do whatever it took to meet those goals with principles intact. She is a remarkable woman as you will discover in reading about her life, and her dedication to helping others is what brought us together." Pat Parelli, Founder of Parelli Natural Horsemanship
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Add this copy of Riding for the Gold, Naturally: Lauren Barwick's to cart. $60.40, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2011 by CreateSpace Independent Publis.
