A Stirling teenager who has battled from birth to overcome challenges has been presented with a top Riding for the Disabled honour by none other than HRH Princess Anne.Millie Boo Smith, aged 14, was born 14 weeks premature in October 2006 weighing just 1lb 12ozs and amazingly pulled through an operation carried out at Yorkhill Hospital at just four weeks old to close a valve in her heart.While she has cerebral palsy and severe hearing loss she has not let any difficulties stand in her way.In particular, she discovered a love of riding and horses.Now she has now been named RDA Participant of the Year after being nominated by local Equi-Power organisers, who described her as a “shining example”, citing her achiements, courage, resilience and
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