Friedreich's ataxia: The teen hoping to horse ride her way to the Paralympics
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 Published On Jan 4, 2023

A 13-year-old girl from Catford has set her sights on competing in the dressage at the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.

Yasmina who has Friedreich's ataxia, a condition that progressively damages the nervous system, lost the ability to walk unaided when lockdown hit and vital physio services were paused.

But when restrictions were lifted she took up horse riding as a form of therapy to strengthen her muscles. That lead to a love of horse riding, which lead to recent success in national competitions and now a big ambition, as Jim Wheble reports.

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