Barbara Boll

I started riding horses at age 12 and can still remember my first prize ribbon. But it was that Christmas gift from my mom, my first horse, I remember most. I was state Champion for jumpers in both Alabama and Georgia. I was riding my trainer’s horse and was ready to mount the beautiful mare when, with my left foot in the stirrup, the horse began to buck, I couldn’t gain my balance and was dragged. My knee cartilage and ligament were torn requiring surgery. I opted for a ligament from a donor. I have minimal scarring and my knee is pretty strong. I have organ and tissue donor on my license and feel it’s so important for everyone to be aware of how much they can help others through donation.