It’s been over ten years. Ten years since I injured my hip in the military. Ten years since I’ve had a day with no pain. Ten years since I dressed like a cowgirl and was able to ride a horse. But yesterday was a good day. My doctor has been working tirelessly to help me find a treatment plan that at least alleviates some of the pain, and we found it. And yesterday? Yesterday I got on a horse and was able to sit comfortably in the saddle. Ten. Years. I’ve been missing a part of myself for so long that I forgot who I was for a little while. Yesterday was a GOOD day. I can start getting back to who I was. Who I AM. A door that I thought was closed forever is open again. I’ve struggled with the idea that I can’t ride for over a decade, trying to fill the void with something. Anything. But I’m back. No more artificial bandaids. It felt so good to be on a horse again. Shoutout to Megan at Mangold Ranch for being there with me during this rediscovery of myself. And if anyone wants to help me get even further, I could use it. This disability has taken so much from me. I’m starting from the bottom, but I’m going to claw my way back to the top.
Hello! My name is Amber and I am a disabled Army veteran. Before… Amber Schultz needs your support for Help a Disabled Vet Get












