Quality horse boarding, training, lessons, bodywork, and horse model rentals located in Meridian, ID.
03/19/2025
A throwback 💜
Did you know that your horse trainer has Cystic Fibrosis?
The new movie FIVE FEET APART is finally bringing some much needed awareness of this disease to people who otherwise may have never heard of it. My 2015 Extreme Mustang Makeover mare Delta was also named to raise awareness, named for the specific mutation that I carry which is called "Delta F508".
I have lived with this disease for 25 years, since birth. I was actually not diagnosed until I was 15 years old and very ill. When I was 15 the average lifespan for CF was 37 with many of it's victims not even reaching adulthood. Making it to 15 without being treated was a miracle in itself, and my doctor actually partially attributed this to riding horses and the natural (lung) airway clearance it provides in -believe it or not- bouncing around! Also any physical activity that gets your blood pumping is great for your lungs!
This is just one of the many reasons I am thankful for horses. They saved me, and continue to do so every day..
It is nice to have a pop culture reference to help explain to you guys a small piece of Cystic Fibrosis. I felt the movie did a pretty great job, I am always happy to answer any questions you guys have about this chronic illness.
~The Coughing Cowgirl
