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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Rides A Horse For The First Time Thanks To Specialized Saddle.

A young boy with cerebral palsy sits in an adaptive saddle.

A little boy is finally getting to realize his dream of riding a horse, and his mother couldn’t be more thrilled! Maddox has cerebral palsy, which makes it difficult for him to move or sit up without help. Although he absolutely loves horses, his condition prevented him from getting into a saddle. That is, until now! According to a TikTok post from his mom, Maddox has received an adaptive saddle that allows him to actually go horseback riding. The look on his face is one of pure joy!

“I love seeing him do things I never thought I’d get to see!” the boy’s mom wrote in the caption.

A young boy with cerebral palsy sits in an adaptive saddle.
Screengrab from Shantel&Maddox/TikTok

Many commenters were delighted by the inspiring footage of Maddox’s wish becoming a reality.

“What a wonderful idea. You go little man,” wrote one user. Another added, “My son has CP and is blind and we built an adaptive saddle. No such thing as can’t!”

Watch the video below to see the touching moment this boy with cerebral palsy first rides a horse.

@maddox.and.shantel

Oh I love seeing him do things I never thought I’d get to see! #adaptiveliving #hippotherapy #polymicrogyria

♬ Hooligang – Joey Valence & Brae

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