""I had to let myself feel the pain, the grief, the gratitude of being given my life back. The thought of almost dying while doing something I loved was unimaginable...I don't know if fate is real or not, or if there is truth behind destiny, but I do believe that everything that happens in life provides an opportunity.""
"Within a short time, Kat began competing-first on ponies, then on larger horses in local competitions, then nationally. "I loved it-gave me a deep sense of fulfillment, greater purpose in life," she says. Ultimately, she was ranked in the top 10 nationally, having been taught by top coaches like the legendary Emmerson Burr, "the Pony Man," Andre Dignelli, and Patricia Griffith, all of whom have left a lasting mark on young competitors and instilled in Kat great confidence."
Kat Stewart experienced a horseback-riding accident on December 19, 2007 that profoundly changed her life and eventually led to renewed gratitude and purpose. She allowed herself to feel pain, grief, and gratitude after being given her life back and views adversity as providing opportunity. At 34, she remains a role model whose recovery involved doubt, intense sadness, anger, confusion, and ongoing struggle against surrender while pursuing victory and resilience. Kat grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut, began riding at five, progressed through local and national competitions, and achieved a top-ten national ranking under noted coaches.
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