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Horse enthusiast Brenda Spalding returns to barrel racing after stroke

Horse enthusiast Brenda Spalding returns to barrel racing after stroke
Brenda Spalding demonstrates how to fit a Sure Grip saddle seat. The device gives her more stability while riding since her stroke. WCN/N. KILBEY-SMITH
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Wilson County News
April 22, 2008
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LA VERNIA -- Emblazoned across the back of her shirt is a racing horse and rider with a cross in the background, with the motto “Running on Faith.” Friends and family of Brenda Spalding know that’s exactly what she’s doing every day.  . . .

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Rhonda Dracoulis  
Seguin  
April 24, 2008 8:29am
 
 
Brenda, After seeing you at the barrel race in Seguin and how well you did, I expect to see more of you!!! We had a long talk about not letting others intimidate you or ... Read More Read More
 
 
Suzanne Hildebrand  
San Antonio  
April 24, 2008 6:48am
 
 
Brenda, I am currently at Austin Brackenridge Hospital with my husband, Ray, who had a stroke last Wednesday a week ago. A wonderful friend sent me your story just when ... Read More Read More
 
 
Katie Clark  
Seguin, TX  
April 23, 2008 3:41pm
 
 
Brenda, I just loved hearing your story. You have a lot of guts and determination. I hope this story reaches other stroke victims that need inspiration to overcome such ... Read More Read More
 
 
Sharon Villalpando  
Seguin, TX  
April 23, 2008 3:06pm
 
 
Your courage and persistence are an inspiration. God has blessed you so you can be a blessing to us all.
 
 
Renee Ilse  
Luling  
April 23, 2008 2:26pm
 
 
Brenda, you are a true sister to all of us and an imspiration to many! I'm proud to ride with you!
 
 
Debra Mercer  
Marion  
April 23, 2008 2:12pm
 
 
Brenda you have accomplished alot and your faith in God has brought you a long way. Keep your faith going. Your an amazing person.
 
 
Theresa Wiseman  
La Vernia  
April 23, 2008 12:51pm
 
 
Brenda you are one True Friend that I could ever have. You have shown me with your determination and the will to better yourself that anything can be accomplished. I will ... Read More Read More
 
 
Heather Elliott  
canyon Lake  
April 23, 2008 12:42pm
 
 
You go Girl!!! I'm so proud of you, keep up the good work!

Heather
 
 
Vera Lane  
Seguin, TX  
April 23, 2008 12:03pm
 
 
You are truly an inspiration and I'm glad to have you as one of my "sisters" and team mate. Keep on drillin!
 
 
Janice Stolle  
San Antonio, Texas  
April 23, 2008 9:17am
 
 
Brenda you are awesome and a total inspiration to the masses. Your faith will be your forever companion and healer. I will never forget the day I walked into the hospital ... Read More Read More
 

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