29 Apr 2014
Posted by BonnieF 
A horse riding accident left her paralysed from the chest down, and she found fame by walking the London Marathon in a bionic suit in 2012. Here, in an extract from her autobiography, the inspirational Claire Lomas talks about rebuilding her life after spinal injury … With a spinal injury...
Read more → 26 Jul 2013
Posted by BonnieF 
Following a horse riding accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, Claire Lomas completed the London Marathon in 2011, and a 400 mile bike ride this year thanks to a lot of support and at times, putting on a brave face. Feeling rubbish is the same whether it’s because of a big thing...
Read more → 09 May 2013
Posted by BonnieF
As we speak, Claire Lomas is on the final stretches of her cycling challenge to raise money for Spinal Research following a horse riding accident that left her paralysed from the chest down. As a campaigner for solutions to spinal injuries, Claire is an avid supporter of Spabreaks.com’s Accessible...
Read more → 21 Feb 2013
Posted by BonnieF 
At first glance she appears to be nothing short of a real life superwoman, but Claire Lomas's journey to marathon-walking bionic woman, following a horse riding accident that left her paralysed from the chest down, has taken ongoing hard work and determination. As she prepares for her next challenge,...
Read more → 06 Jun 2012
Posted by BonnieF Horse riding has always had some pretty high and mighty fans, and today is no exception with celebrity enthusiasts ranging from Prince Harry to Madonna, and it is perhaps no surprise, because aside from the general enjoyment of it all, when it comes to keeping fit horse riding is an all-encompassing...
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