19 Jan 2006 - Kathryn's Talents Earn Her A Bursary

Kathryn Wheelock, our rider/helper, has been awarded a bursary from the government-funded Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) which provides backing for world class young sports people who are studying at college or university. The support offered includes assistance to help pay for training, travel, physiotherapy and equipment over the next year.

Kathryn recently competed in the Paralympic Winter Qualifier at Vale View, Leicestershire, the most northern venue of the qualifiers. She returned with no less than a first and a second place. She is now aiming for the Parlympic Dressage World Championships at Hartpury, Gloucestershire, in 2007 and the Beijing Paralympic in 2008. However, her first requirement is a new horsebox for Indi and Winnie, her two horses.

Kathryn is studying for BHS exams at Craven College, Skipton and Myerscough College, Lancashire. You can read more news stories about her if you click on to our news of November 27th 2005, September 29th 2005, September 20th 2004 and more. better still, check out her own website at www.disabled-dressage.co.uk. You can go there direct from our LINKS section.