Dear Malcolm,

Lovely to speak to you earlier.

Thought I'd send you a few photos.  I am a Grade 1 Para Equestrian show jumper and compete up to British Novice level BSJA. I sustained a spinal injury whilst serving in the Royal Navy which left me confined to a wheelchair unable to walk.  My disability has not hindered my determination to ride and I returned to the saddle 5 years ago. Since then I've done unaffiliated jumping, hunter trials and had 3 good seasons with the West Norfolk.

I joined the British Para Show Jumping Association last year where my disability was classified as Grade 1.  I bought Seamus 3 months ago, a big Irish 16.3hh gelding to further my show jumping career.   On our first outing we came 3rd and 5th competing with able-bodied riders!  Due to spooking and bolting whilst hacking (he is not very brave!) I started him on Cool, Calm & Collected which has worked wonders.  He is a wonderful horse to ride and handle and as you can see from the photos, I can even lunge him - very useful when I'm too tired to ride!

Regards
Susi