#disabledathletes — Public Fediverse posts

In the mid-2000s, I got my first #GoldMedal at #BCDisabilityGames in #PowellRiver - in intermediate #EnglishRiding #dressage. I went on to obtain bronze, silver & gold medals in regular BC Games - competing against non-disabled #equestrians. I moved up to national competitions & obtained 2 silvers & 1 gold medal. I was approached by Canadian #Paralympics Committee & the international #ParaEquestrian coach, after that. They wanted me to join #TeamCanada. We had 3 different meetings after & it resulted in me pulling out because I couldn't afford to pay for their training program. I was also too old to get funding help & had no one around to help me on that. It was a good life experience, while it lasted.

That was when I first learned how expensive it is to pursue higher levels of #parasports competition. Many of us just bowed out, even when we met qualifying markers - because we were too poor to keep at it.

You can see my leg braces because jodphurs are tight & grip to everything.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #ParaAthletes #ParaEquestrian #Horses #PoleBending #AsianMastodon #DisabledAthletes #BCGames #BeatTheOdds #DisabledWomen #haflinger

In the mid-2000s, I got my first #GoldMedal at #BCDisabilityGames in #PowellRiver - in intermediate #EnglishRiding #dressage. I went on to obtain bronze, silver & gold medals in regular BC Games - competing against non-disabled #equestrians. I moved up to national competitions & obtained 2 silvers & 1 gold medal. I was approached by Canadian #Paralympics Committee & the international #ParaEquestrian coach, after that. They wanted me to join #TeamCanada. We had 3 different meetings after & it resulted in me pulling out because I couldn't afford to pay for their training program. I was also too old to get funding help & had no one around to help me on that. It was a good life experience, while it lasted.

That was when I first learned how expensive it is to pursue higher levels of #parasports competition. Many of us just bowed out, even when we met qualifying markers - because we were too poor to keep at it.

You can see my leg braces because jodphurs are tight & grip to everything.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #ParaAthletes #ParaEquestrian #Horses #PoleBending #AsianMastodon #DisabledAthletes #BCGames #BeatTheOdds #DisabledWomen #haflinger

In the mid-2000s, I got my first #GoldMedal at #BCDisabilityGames in #PowellRiver - in intermediate #EnglishRiding #dressage. I went on to obtain bronze, silver & gold medals in regular BC Games - competing against non-disabled #equestrians. I moved up to national competitions & obtained 2 silvers & 1 gold medal. I was approached by Canadian #Paralympics Committee & the international #ParaEquestrian coach, after that. They wanted me to join #TeamCanada. We had 3 different meetings after & it resulted in me pulling out because I couldn't afford to pay for their training program. I was also too old to get funding help & had no one around to help me on that. It was a good life experience, while it lasted.

That was when I first learned how expensive it is to pursue higher levels of #parasports competition. Many of us just bowed out, even when we met qualifying markers - because we were too poor to keep at it.

You can see my leg braces because jodphurs are tight & grip to everything.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #ParaAthletes #ParaEquestrian #Horses #PoleBending #AsianMastodon #DisabledAthletes #BCGames #BeatTheOdds #DisabledWomen #haflinger

In the mid-2000s, I got my first #GoldMedal at #BCDisabilityGames in #PowellRiver - in intermediate #EnglishRiding #dressage. I went on to obtain bronze, silver & gold medals in regular BC Games - competing against non-disabled #equestrians. I moved up to national competitions & obtained 2 silvers & 1 gold medal. I was approached by Canadian #Paralympics Committee & the international #ParaEquestrian coach, after that. They wanted me to join #TeamCanada. We had 3 different meetings after & it resulted in me pulling out because I couldn't afford to pay for their training program. I was also too old to get funding help & had no one around to help me on that. It was a good life experience, while it lasted.

That was when I first learned how expensive it is to pursue higher levels of #parasports competition. Many of us just bowed out, even when we met qualifying markers - because we were too poor to keep at it.

You can see my leg braces because jodphurs are tight & grip to everything.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #ParaAthletes #ParaEquestrian #Horses #PoleBending #AsianMastodon #DisabledAthletes #BCGames #BeatTheOdds #DisabledWomen #haflinger

In the mid-2000s, I got my first #GoldMedal at #BCDisabilityGames in #PowellRiver - in intermediate #EnglishRiding #dressage. I went on to obtain bronze, silver & gold medals in regular BC Games - competing against non-disabled #equestrians. I moved up to national competitions & obtained 2 silvers & 1 gold medal. I was approached by Canadian #Paralympics Committee & the international #ParaEquestrian coach, after that. They wanted me to join #TeamCanada. We had 3 different meetings after & it resulted in me pulling out because I couldn't afford to pay for their training program. I was also too old to get funding help & had no one around to help me on that. It was a good life experience, while it lasted.

That was when I first learned how expensive it is to pursue higher levels of #parasports competition. Many of us just bowed out, even when we met qualifying markers - because we were too poor to keep at it.

You can see my leg braces because jodphurs are tight & grip to everything.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #ParaAthletes #ParaEquestrian #Horses #PoleBending #AsianMastodon #DisabledAthletes #BCGames #BeatTheOdds #DisabledWomen #haflinger

Awesome news 😀 I got early notice that my application for 2025 VISSA program was processed & I've been accepted to participate. I'm participating in annual Herb Bradley Snowsports Festival - with all gear & lessons covered for Nordic. I haven't tried their Nordic program yet & am stoked to learn! I booked a day for more sitski training too - it's only $10 for program participants.

Ojistoh, my Mohawk sister-friend, is going with me as my support friend & personal assistant.

I am SO EXCITED!
It's been 4 years since I was last able to participate in adaptive snowsports!

These photos are from my lessons in 2020.

#PeopleWithDisabilities #AsianMastodon #MountWashington #Comox #AdaptiveSports #SnowSports #DisabledSports #ParaAthletes #ParaSports #StayActive #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #WeCanDoIt #DisabledAthletes #PacificNorthwest #WinterSports #InclusiveSports

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

From my photography work archive.

#Amputee #Paralympian - Stephanie Dixon.
I had the opportunity to meet an amazing past multi #GoldMedalist Paralympian at PISE. Stephanie is an incredibly inspiring young woman who has not allowed her disability to impede her dreams. I have such respect and admiration for her and it was a great at-work experience for me.

Read more about Stephanie Dixon:
https://paralympic.ca/athlete/stephanie-dixon/
She accomplished a record breaking Gold Medal achievement at the Beijing Olympics.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Dixon

#Paralympics #YYJphotographers #DisabledPhotographers #Photographers #Photography #PhotographyElf #MyPhotographyWork #Photogs #PacificCentreForSportsExcellence #ParaAthletes #DisabledAthletes #Swimmer #ParaSwimmer #Saanich #PISE #TeamCanada #PeopleWithDisabilities #Athlete

Our #ParaDragonBoat #team - Storm the Gorge.
Musical #slideshow of photos from today 😃

https://youtu.be/TocLMjvdfuc?si=CaaXvW1_YSheBCJh

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Our #ParaDragonBoat #team - Storm the Gorge.
Musical #slideshow of photos from today 😃

https://youtu.be/TocLMjvdfuc?si=CaaXvW1_YSheBCJh

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Our #ParaDragonBoat #team - Storm the Gorge.
Musical #slideshow of photos from today 😃

https://youtu.be/TocLMjvdfuc?si=CaaXvW1_YSheBCJh

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Our #ParaDragonBoat #team - Storm the Gorge.
Musical #slideshow of photos from today 😃

https://youtu.be/TocLMjvdfuc?si=CaaXvW1_YSheBCJh

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Team Storm the Gorge - FGPC Super Sprints Season Opener.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-asHMpmX8Yo?si=M7SCD2hX3ybBG0jS

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Team Storm the Gorge - FGPC Super Sprints Season Opener.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-asHMpmX8Yo?si=M7SCD2hX3ybBG0jS

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Team Storm the Gorge - FGPC Super Sprints Season Opener.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-asHMpmX8Yo?si=M7SCD2hX3ybBG0jS

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

Team Storm the Gorge - FGPC Super Sprints Season Opener.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-asHMpmX8Yo?si=M7SCD2hX3ybBG0jS

#ParaSports #DragonBoat #VictoriaBC #Paddlers #PaddleSports #YYJ #PNW #PeopleWithDisabilities #DisabledAthletes #AdaptiveSports #Inclusiveness #Diversity #FairwayGorgePaddlingClub #VancouverIsland #PNW #WaterSports

I'm so excited to get back to #ParaSailling in mid June with #AbleSail in #VictoriaBC!

Odin and Oie are returning to service! Two beautiful Sonars, Odin and Oie, are former #Paralympic Class #sailboats that have a decorated history in #PacificNW #sailing competitions. After several years of sitting idle, they are being returned to service.

#DisabledSailing #ParaSports #DisabilitySports #DisabledAthletes

#Memories from my time in competitive #paraequestrian #sports . I did mainly #dressage & pole bending races. Occasionally, Western barrel racing too. These two photos are from training camp (North Saanich) & #BCGames competition(Powell River). Riding Angel, a pure white Quarter/Arabian mix. I rode a big Haflinger, before switching to Angel.

#DisabledAthletes #Parasports #DisabilitySports #PowerToBe #BeyondLimits #equestrian #horsebackRiding #StayActive #AdaptiveSports #ParaAthletes #horses