KatieB Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Katie,....here are 13 pictures of me riding a cutting horse. Not bad for SCLC survivor, artificial hips, brain radiation and all the other crap I had to take. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Don http://www.photoreflect.com/pr3/orderpa ... 00000&po=0 Don, I think these are AWESOME!! You are in inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Well, I'm more than impressed, Don. How about next time ~ give us a close-up of YOU!!!! What a joy to see and inspiration to all!! Great to 'SEE' you again. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 WOW Don- GREAT pics!!!! I always wanted a horse when I was younger.......a 16 hand high black Arabian to boot!!! Couldn't understand why mom said we couldn't keep one in our small backyard!!! How many horses do you have???? Keep up the good work!!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Very cool pics Don....and I agree, not bad for a SCLC survivor! Keep on riding! Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Well Don, I for one am impressed. You look like you can handle those horses and "little doggies" real good! Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Thanks Katie for posting this and thanks to you that have replied. It has taken 6 years to get back to this level of competing but after just one ride it was worth all the fight. I continue to break and train horses for people so we always have 5 to 15 here at any time. The only problem I really have is when returning to the herd for another cow I am short of breath but I try and relax and enjoy this time with the horse, me and a cow. I do take Sprivira everyday and it seems to help with my COPD. All I can tell anyone is to do what you enjoy for as long as you can and build all the memories for when you can't. Don PS I only look best at a distance Kasey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Beautiful courage from Don. I hope he is teahing mama how to ride in Heaven today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 WAY TO GO!!! Love it! Love it! Love it! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvmydog2 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Great pics. That goes to show that "C" can't keep us down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 HOW COOL IS THIS?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I want to thank each of you for your support and having taken the time to look at the pictures but also making supporting comments. This week is a very special week for me because I have went pass my 7 year survival mark. It is still a stuggle getting over all of the meds and treatments but I will continue to fight and keep riding the horses. I achieved another goal of qualifying the palomino stallion shown in the pictures to go to the Eastern Nationals Championship in March 2010 in Jackson, Ms. It will not matter to me how high I place just knowing that I made it is a miracle. But who is kidding who, I WANT FIRST PLACE. God Bless Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 Keep us updated on that Don...I hope you get first place too!!!!! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Kudos on 7 years Don and I know there is a first place for YA!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 That's awesome Don!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Thanks all. Yeah first place can pay as high as $20,000. Would make to pay some bills. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Hi Don, I am on holiday just now,and I am enjoying surfing the boards,now that I have more time to relax.I have just "discovered"you,sorry I missed you first time round.You really are larger than life,having read your postings and viewing your pics.Well done on the medical front,you have my admiration on your fightback to health,after all you have been through.A real cowboy to boot also?thinks my only experience on a "horse" was a donkey ride on the beach when I was a kid.Hope you are still posting in, would love to hear more of your exciting lifestyle.How did your competition go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Don, I'm glad Eric "found" this post, as I'm new to the boards and reading your story gives me great hope. The pictures were fantastic! Look at you go after all you've been through! You rock! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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