‘There is life and hope’: rider loses 10 stone to get back in the saddle

A rider who lost 10 stone to get back in the saddle hopes her story will inspire others to keep chasing their dreams.

Tracey Webster and her part-bred Clydesdale Proud Patch have enjoyed success in dressage and showing, including concours d’elegance, and they also jump and enjoy hound exercise. But for years, Tracey did not ride at all as her weight had reached 25 stone.

“To think I can do things like this, which I just couldn’t before,” Tracey told H&H. “Patch has given me so much; he’s a godsend.