FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
SIDELINES JULY 2014 23
Susan Fawcett
of Arizona, who
competed at age
75 on Dr. Do A
Bunch, age 25
Volunteer-
ing at a handi-
capped program
and walking
around in the are-
na on foot is won-
derful exercise for
older people. It’s
also an inspiration
to see what the
riders are capable
of doing. To find
programs in your
area, contact
PATH Interna-
tional (formerly
NARHA) on the
Internet.
Martha Wallis of Nevada, who competed at age 81 with Dia-
gramm+, age 22
Listen to yourself, not your family, neighbors or naysayers that
advise you to give up riding and horses because of your age. If
you want to ride, for heaven’s sake, do it! As the saying goes,
you are never too old to ride.
Cynthia Dunoyer of Colorado, who competed at age 80 with
Casanova, age 21
Tips for dressage riders: Make sure your horse knows you
are very fond of him (or her) and keep him (or her) in an outdoor
space at all costs.
