Evie Toombes, Forces Equine FEYRA Member – 2018 Inspirational Young Person 15-18 years

Evie Toombes, Forces Equine Young Rider Academy Member has let the world know about dealing with a condition and Show Jumping.

We are super proud of Evie and we are so happy that she won her award within her category.

"Evie, aged 16, from Skegness, was born with spina bifida requiring spinal surgery which left her with a number of serious health issues. She is tube fed, has to cope with socially isolating symptoms and finds it difficult to put on weight. Evie faces everything head on and regularly presents to local children about hidden disabilities. Evie blogs and mentors young people with health problems to encourage them to get on in life. She loves horse riding and has won many show jumping awards. Her motto is 'find a way, not an excuse' and she puts it into practice constantly." as commented by The Wellchild Awrads.

See Evie's ITV Interview below; (Image WellChild/ITV)