Paralympic Equestrian Dressage rider Emma Booth thanks the blood donors who saved her life.

In this episode we revisit the Milkshakes for Marleigh episode with Australian Paralympic Equestrian rider, Emma Booth.

Emma Booth made history at the Toyko 2020, when she and her horse Zidane became the first Australian horse and rider combination to compete at two consecutive Paralympic Games.  

Emma was always destined for life in the saddle. From winning a pony through a competition with TV show, The Saddle Club to being invited to ride in some of the most renowned stables on the world by her late teens, Emma had had representing Australia and winning a gold medal in her sights for a very long time. 

However, this dream was forced to make a pivot when she was a victim in a car accident that would have taken her life without the incredible kindness of Australian blood donors. Since then Emma has represented Australian at the Rio and Tokyo Paralympics as a member of the Equestrian Dressage Team. 

Injury impacted her campaign to Paris this year, but the best is yet to come for Emma Booth! Australian blood donors dont just save lives, they keep families together end in Emma’s case, they make dreams come true! 

To listen to the original version of this episode please scroll back in your podcast feed or visit:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gUCc4d3gh3182asE51zj6?si=hqn0bF-oQ-OL3d0_JfiOqA

For more information about the Milkshakes for Marleigh blood donation advocacy movement please visit: www.milkshakesformarleigh.org

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