“I’m Definitely Going”: Netflix Star of ‘Walk Ride Rodeo’ Inspires the Internet After Life Altering Incident

The historic and one of the largest horse shows in the country will be back in 2024. The three-day horse show event contains in its bag something for everyone. Those who don’t have horses can interact with them in the pavilion. Breeders have a chance to look for stallions of different breeds available at the show.

Apart from that, the horse show event offers an equine educational program, seminars, and clinics for seasonal and new owners. Prominent horse professionals speak and share their experiences during these events. This year the show has been successful in inducting a prominent Netflix star, motivational speaker, author, and a rodeo to its clinical programs.

Iconic rodeo star included in the horse show

The Midwest Horse Show is scheduled for April next year and the preparation for the grand three-day event is in process. In that direction, organizers have announced that Amberley Snyder, the famous paralyzed barrel racer, will take part as a clinician in the event. Amberley Snyder, the famous barrel racer on whom ‘Walk Ride Rodeo’ Netflix biopic is based. Snyder was born in California and raised in Utah. She started riding at the age of three and began taking part in rodeo competitions by the age of seven.

In the year 2009, when she reached her senior high school year, she won National Little Britches Association Finals and World All-Around Cowgirl. In the year 2010, she met an unfortunate event that changed the course of her life. Snyder was traveling from Utah to Denver, Colorado for the National Western Stock Show.

During her trip, she got into a road accident in which the vehicle rolled over several times and she ejected from it. Snyder hit the fence post after ejection, resulting in paralysis from below the waist. But the passion for the rodeo never died and pushed her determination to overcome the barrier. With the support of her family and coach, she bounced back, and within four months, she was on the back of the horse.

After her accident, in 2015, she competed in the world’s richest one-day rodeo, ‘The American’. She also qualified for fans exemption to The American Rodeo in 2021 and the Pro Rodeo Wilderness Circuit Finals in 2022. Snyder is a motivational speaker, writer, and prominent social media personality who inspires people with her story. The news of her inclusion in the Midwest Horse Show has left the fans ecstatic and are looking forward to meeting her.

Fans are excited to meet this superstar

The news of Amberley Snyder’s participation in the Midwest Horse Show left the internet buzzing with many fans sharing their happiness and excitement in the comments section. One fan expressed her happiness by saying “OMG!!!!! I’m definitely going“. Another fan wrote, “Wonderful! I hope and pray we make the show!” displaying her eagerness to attend Snyder’s session. Another enthusiast who loved her Netflix story and found her inspiring said “I just watched her story on Netflix and loved the inspiration she gives“.

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One fan wrote, “What an inspiration she is” claiming that Snyder is great at inspiring and motivating. Another internet surfer declared his intention by writing “I am so looking forward to this, I’m a huge fan“. Another fan wrote, “Can’t wait for this. Love her story” showing her urgency to attend the event and meet the inspiration behind the story she loved.

The story of Amberley Snyder is indeed inspiring and motivational. It shows people that with determination and passion, one can overcome any obstacle in life and achieve success.

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