Will Safety Vest Draw Attention to My EDS?
In the equestrian sport of eventing, we use a lot of gear. One piece of that puzzle is the safety gear we wear, particularly in the cross-country phase, where we jump solid obstacles in…
Black and Blue Ribbons
— Karen Del Vecchio
An avid equestrian and educator based in Virginia, Karen Del Vecchio was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in 2009 after years searching for a diagnosis that explained her symptoms. Since her diagnosis at the Johns Hopkins Connective Tissues Disorder Clinic, she has worked to find ways to manage her symptoms while still maintaining an active lifestyle. Karen enjoys working with her students, riding and caring for her two horses, Cherry and Spotty, and connecting with others in the rare disease community through her writing.
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I’m struggling to find a balance between resting and overdoing it
I stood there staring at a container on the top shelf of my kitchen cabinet, debating if I should reach up for it or not. After falling off my horse about a month ago…
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