Hello, haven't posted here for ages but wondered if anyone can help at all?
A friend who has M.E., Fibromylagia, Hip Bursitis, Depression and Chronic Disc problems is facing having her Personal Independence Payment reduced or even stopped altogether because the tribunal chairman feels that riding and her disabilities MUST be completely incompatible.
His somewhat derisive words were "Unless you are hoisted onto a horse like Henry the 8th I fail to see how you can ride with disabilities".
The lady in question has many adaptations to ride, a large mounting block, a small quiet pony, a seat saver, special stirrups, a helper, she rides in a limited time and only as health allows (some days are worse than others) and relies on a morphine patch as well as other meds to manage her conditions.
She has ridden all her life and it is all that keeps her going in the face of the many restrictions her life now contains.
Her consultant has approved her riding, and supports it as this exercise keeps her core muscles strong which in turn helps her back pain.
Any other disabled riders claiming PIP etc and how have you been treated?
A friend who has M.E., Fibromylagia, Hip Bursitis, Depression and Chronic Disc problems is facing having her Personal Independence Payment reduced or even stopped altogether because the tribunal chairman feels that riding and her disabilities MUST be completely incompatible.
His somewhat derisive words were "Unless you are hoisted onto a horse like Henry the 8th I fail to see how you can ride with disabilities".
The lady in question has many adaptations to ride, a large mounting block, a small quiet pony, a seat saver, special stirrups, a helper, she rides in a limited time and only as health allows (some days are worse than others) and relies on a morphine patch as well as other meds to manage her conditions.
She has ridden all her life and it is all that keeps her going in the face of the many restrictions her life now contains.
Her consultant has approved her riding, and supports it as this exercise keeps her core muscles strong which in turn helps her back pain.
Any other disabled riders claiming PIP etc and how have you been treated?