A fearless young woman in Mesquite pushed her boundaries and tried something new after graduating high school.
Rebekah Vasquez has Down Syndrome and starts her day like any other 24-year-old.
She loves makeup, and the more glitter, the better. Her bedroom reflects her heart and her prized possessions are more than likely pink.
She aged out of school, and for people with special needs, finding what happens next can be a mystery.
Vasquez found a different type of class, and conquers her fears every week.
Adorned with a pink ribbon and pink helmet, she arrives to her horseback riding lessons at Equest dressed to impress.
Located just south of Dallas, Equest is a nonprofit equine assisted therapy for children, adults and veterans with special needs.
She’s been riding for three years and even competes.
Laura Decou is her instructor and saw firsthand how mounting a 1,000-pound animal can be intimidating for some. But Vasquez took the challenge by the reigns.