My name is Lara Oles and I am a Para Equestrian training to compete in the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
The past two and a half years with Bella have been like a dream. At our first CPEDI*** in June 2015 at Rancho Murieta, California, we won both the Team Test and Individual Championship Test for Grade III. Then in November 2016, Bella and I placed in the top ten at the U.S. Para Nationals in Katy, Texas. By June 2016, at the CPEDI*** in Langley, Canada, we had improved enough to earn over 70% and the high overall score each day.
Tragically, Bella died suddenly on October 20, 2016. The depth of her loss is beyond words, she was a priceless part of our family, and a fierce competitor. I was ready to quit, but friends convinced me that we had come too far, and found me another suitable FEI horse named Wolkenpiper. Piper and I have to develop our partnership from the beginning, but he seems willing and talented enough to join the journey. Over the next two years we plan to train and show in preparation for the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina.
Thanks to a generous board sponsorship from Sage Creek Equestrian, Piper and I will be able to continue our training. However, we still need help! We cannot go into debt any more to pay for the travel and showing costs over the next few years. Please become a part of our Team and contribute towards our funding Campaign.
Tragically, Bella died suddenly on October 20, 2016. The depth of her loss is beyond words, she was a priceless part of our family, and a fierce competitor. I was ready to quit, but friends convinced me that we had come too far, and found me another suitable FEI horse named Wolkenpiper. Piper and I have to develop our partnership from the beginning, but he seems willing and talented enough to join the journey. Over the next two years we plan to train and show in preparation for the 2018 World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina.
Thanks to a generous board sponsorship from Sage Creek Equestrian, Piper and I will be able to continue our training. However, we still need help! We cannot go into debt any more to pay for the travel and showing costs over the next few years. Please become a part of our Team and contribute towards our funding Campaign.
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