Para-Equestrian Nathan Harvey and his Team Kieffer Horses to compete at Boneo Spring Championships & the 2018 Boneo Classic. As seen in Horsewyse Magazine
Update
25 Jul 2017
"Nathan Harvey has a focus in life that makes him happy and keeps him active!" quote by Peter Williams Riding Apparel.
Teamwork is taking on a new meaning of vast a Network of people helping Nathan Harvey to achieve his dream to train & Compete his Team of horses.
The first thing I saw on the wall of the Doctors room was a large framed photo of Nathan & Dom. Doctors at the PA Hospital Eye Clinic encourage Nathan to ride and follow his progress on face book (hi guys!)
Yesterday, Specialists told Nathan they don't know why he is losing his sight, the grafts are holding and the blood vessels and nerves look healthy. They said there must be something they are missing - Nathan will have further tests done.There is a couple more options involving surgery which incur risks of inducing total blindness, however Nathan is always so strong and wants to try anything that will help him go forward.
Vision Australia have been fabulous, they are not only teaching Nathan aids to prepare for total blindness, but also coming to our property to help Nathan manage his horses.
Nathan is lucky in a way that he can be taught how to use message text, iphone with computers and the canes and dogs - before he goes totally blind.
Steffen (Nathan's Step dad) has built Nathan mounting blocks to enable the horse to 'park' safely while Nathan mounts and also designed a wash bay to help Nathan navigate safely with his horses secure and safe.
Nathan's Sponsors are personally involved with Nathan and help to guide him in the right direction, they are forever making sure Nathan has everything he needs to be safe and comfortable on his horses.
Last Sunday Nathan wanted to stop in to see Nicole Magoffin - we were lucky to catch her between flights. Instead of resting with her feet up we found her on a mowing mission, Nathan couldn't wait to give her a hug - okay - well I couldn't - but Nathan gave her one as well!
Nicole always applauds Nathans abilities and his decision making and also helps me to stand back and allow Nathan to evolve into him self as a rider.
Nathan is becoming his own business! I am watching Nathan grow to something I never thought imaginable. If you can help by giving a small donation to Nathans Team of Horses, please click on this link to be receipted.
Toptac International Peter Williams Riding Apparel
Tania Garry Browbands
Earlwood Equine Noble Outfitters Australia
Euro Horseware Show Stoppers Equestrian Wear
Prestige Horse Transport - Rachael Matthews
Equissage Qld Lucie
Kind Regards,
Kim
Update
03 May 2017
I love my horses, I love my sport, my friends and family. Never would I be where I am today without them.
Being accepted amongst people is too hard of an ambition, but being accepted by my horses was second nature. They respect me and love me for who I am, they do not judge me or discriminate against me because I am Visually & Intellectually Impaired as well as being Autistic.
My childhood years was the same as any other horse lover having each weekend away at another showground in some part of our region attending a Pony Club event then getting older and travelling further competing at State events and then Nationals. School is not a pleasant memory, I did well academically though the bullying is my prominent memory. I lived for Friday to be away with friends and my horses.
My middle 20's I had a solid job, a decent dressage horse and decided I wanted my license. I wanted a house marriage and children. It was then we found out I was going blind, I failed the eye sight test for my license. Mum always found a positive amongst a disaster, we joined Equestrian Queensland and I was classified as a Grade V Para Equestrian.
To my surprise, the horse who chose me was a 17 year old Warmblood named Robbie. We fumbled around the dressage arenas until I could memorize a map of 3 x 20 meter circles and the rest is just mapping through a 20 x 60 meter arena by mathematics - my eye sight was getting worse over years so using Maths to Robbies movement per meter I was getting better, it was either that or I rode out of the arenas and eliminated myself.
I watched many of my legends of our sport, Heath Ryan, Sue Hearn, Tor Van Den Berg, Brett Parbery & Nicole Magoffin and soon became friends with many of them, finding so much talent I had to live up to. Mum drove me Interstate to ride amongst these people and learn from competing amongst the best in Open Competition.
I rode in the 2014 Special Olympics National Games at Werribee Park, Melbourne, I bought home a Gold Silver and Bronze medal. Robbie - now semi-retired - I worked with my Black Stallion Dom, training and competing FEI Para Equestrian. It was hard but we did it, but I wanted better scores. With Guidance from an affiliated Equestrian Australia Coach, I learned it was better to go back to the training scale and bring my horse through - better balanced and tuned into the finer basic movements of dressage.
I now have two horses in training and competition, Dom & a Thoroughbred named Flip. We recently competed in the 2017 Special Olympic State Queensland Games. I hope to better my personal scores in Open Official competition as well as building a stronger foundation in training my horses to be able to compete more difficult Para Equestrian tests in the near future.
My dream is to ride for my country. It may take anywhere between 4-8 years to achieve my goal, I am only 30 years old and have the support of Kieffer, Noble Outfitters, Peter Williams Riding Apparel, Showstoppers, Eurohorseware, Earlwood rugs & Prestige Transport, my Sponsors are my family and devoted Support.
I am working hard to earn a Horse-feed Sponsor, and I am fundraising to travel to Interstate competitions for exposure and experience and hope to raise enough money to ride for our country over-seas. I want to continue training here in Australia because I believe we have some of the best coaches in the world.
If you would like to help with traveling costs to our next big event to Victoria, please click the link below to view the Fundraising Page and make a donation. Every amount adds up no matter if it's $5 or $50.00.
Donations are immediately receipted.
Thank you
Nathan
Update
19 Apr 2017
Please help Nathan Harvey Para Equestrian and his horses compete at Boneo Park Spring Championships.
The trip from Brisbane to Boneo Park Victoria takes 5 days down and 5 days back. We like to take our time with our horses, their welfare is our priority.
Last year was Nathan's first long trip and was an experience of a lifetime.
Every Supporter who Donates to help Nathan Harvey - Para-Equestrian to compete Interstate could WIN 1 of 3 beautiful BROWBANDS made by Tania Garry Browbands
WATCH FOR THE WINTER SPRING AND SUMMER EDITION OF
HORSEWYSE MAGAZINE FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!!!
#TEAMKIEFFER Peter Williams Riding Apparel Noble Outfitters Australia
Earlwood Equine Toptac International Show Stoppers Equestrian Wear
Euro Horseware Nathan's Team of Horses towards FEI Para Equestrian
Kind Regards,
Kim
DONATIONS10
Zoe Morgan
Wed, 5 Jul 2017
$ 20
Hi Nathan - I read about you in Horsewyse and was inspired by the way you described horses and horse riding, I'm glad to donate and hope this helps you on your journey! May horses forever leave hoofprints on your heart :)
Hi Nathan - I read about you in Horsewyse and was inspired by the way you described horses and horse riding, I'm glad to donate and hope this helps you on your journey! May horses forever leave hoofprints on your heart :)
$ 20
Alex Roy
Sun, 11 Jun 2017
$ 10
My daughter and I read about you in Horsewyse, I know its not much, but I hope it helps. We wish you all the best at Boneo Spring Championships.
My daughter and I read about you in Horsewyse, I know its not much, but I hope it helps. We wish you all the best at Boneo Spring Championships.
$ 10
Anonymous
Thu, 8 Jun 2017
$ 1500
$ 1500
Tania Garry Browbands
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
$ 10
To help you on your way Nathan.
Tania Garry Browbands
To help you on your way Nathan.
Tania Garry Browbands
$ 10
Tamlyn Wolfenden
Mon, 29 May 2017
$ 5
Blessings to you. May you reach the stars! ????
Blessings to you. May you reach the stars! ????
$ 5
Corrine H
Tue, 9 May 2017
$ 20
Good luck! Sorry it's not more, but hope it helps all the same
Good luck! Sorry it's not more, but hope it helps all the same
$ 20
Anonymous
Fri, 5 May 2017
$ 20
$ 20
Keith Callanan
Tue, 2 May 2017
$ 25
Best of luck Nathan from all the team at Elite Equine Products www.eliteequineproducts.com.au Keep up the great work.
Best of luck Nathan from all the team at Elite Equine Products www.eliteequineproducts.com.au Keep up the great work.
$ 25
Rose deo
Mon, 24 Apr 2017
$ 500
Hi Nathan, enjoying the updates on Facebook - hope u r well an enjoying your riding. Happy to help get to Bones and you and mum are very welcome to stay here again on your way down xx
Hi Nathan, enjoying the updates on Facebook - hope u r well an enjoying your riding. Happy to help get to Bones and you and mum are very welcome to stay here again on your way down xx
$ 500
Anonymous
Wed, 19 Apr 2017
$ 20
$ 20