Laura Kimball battles illness, shines in barrel racing

Source: NewsOK

27 April 2011

A life bound by a wheelchair and constant care was something Laura Kimball didn't take seriously. Multiple Sclerosis caused Laura to lose feeling in her legs and have difficulty balancing on her horses. That was twenty years ago. Now, at age 45, Laura not only walks on her own two feet, but excels at barrel racing at the World Finals level.

"On Thursday, the Black Creek, WI resident will be one of 1,346 cowgirls competing in the opening day of competition of the Better Barrel Races World Finals at State Fair Arena," NewsOK reports.

To read more about Laura and her illness, read the full article here.