A Paralyzed Rider’s Mission to Become World Champion

Paralyzed in a car accident days before her 18th birthday, Amberley Snyder grew up racing rodeo horses and dreamed of becoming a world champion barrel racer. Despite a medical prognosis that she may never walk again, Snyder motivated herself to get back on her horse. Now, when she isn’t giving motivational speeches she competes in rodeos, her dream of becoming world champion is still going strong.
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[@wordie_hunt8234]

Now that’s a serious rider…

[@lilyisaac3321]

Regina Mills she now has a movie out on Netflix call Walk Ride Rodeo

[@ximenasweetwright7306]

Yes!

[@cityofplant]

I have nothing but respect for someone chasing his/her dreams despite having clear disadvantages. I wouldn't be tough enough to even do it.

[@kaylarae1362]

@@nightbird8348 the horse is fine. And most barrel horses love their job. Don't just assume just because you don't like or agree with something

[@shaleyboyd6904]

@Siobhan Brennan If you are gonna rant and rave about something then at least learn how to spell and punctuate.... Oh and how to capitalize the right words. And another thing is that you said you couldn't be bothered to tell them how wrong they are but you proceeded to type several huge paragraphs about why you think they are wrong. Yes some equestrians do use huge bits and pull on the horse's mouth a lot but you can't always assume that the horse is in pain just because their mouth is open. I had a gelding that I rode in a hackamore and he ran with his mouth open all the time. And also the horse's ears rotate in the direction that they're listening and since she is on the back of the horse and has to talk to cue him his ears point back. So I do think everyone is entitled to their own opinions, but if you were an equestrians you would understand that the majority of us do care for our horses the best we can and professional equestrians take care of their horses by giving them top notch treatment everyday. Also is riding horses is abuse then why don't we just say that nobody should have pets.

[@jordis4323]

Jimbo there’s a movie on Netflix about her go Che it out

[@brandilebas6330]

Nightbird, you are very very wrong. Barrel racers always try their best to be smooth and easy with their hands.... I myself am a barrel racer and there are clinics and videos specially for learning to be soft.. have you ever run barrels? Because if you have you would know that you are extremely wrong 😒 also most barrel horses love their job and are well taken care of. Horses are large animals and are very tough. So before you go on ranting, know what you are talking about 😠

[@YurimoHikashi]

@@nightbird8348 most Western riders ride bitless though. And the aids should be soft, which is definitely the case with the rider in this video, do you have a GED? Then go to a proper equine college and get back to us ok?

[@gabeng60]

Is she thinking of racing in the Steel Ball Run

[@Double400]

"When I think back to why I came to this beach...did I just want to see the start of the race?"

[@owo-owo8733]

98% people talking about netflix 2% Speed Ball Run References

[@vergildisparda]

Juju’s Wacky Quest Part 7: Speed Ball Run

[@intervalgaming6196]

We need to pump them numbers up

[@s21fluqmanafiq33]

Gotta wait until SBR announced in 2026

[@amietoohey5164]

She is on a netflix movie called walk ,ride,rodeo

[@laylaknafel3221]

Yes I watched that movie I love it

[@alyssareece9198]

Love how I just watched this and a video pops up

[@kamzalot3]

Ty

[@halihunter]

i know its so good

[@chrissyjoy08]

Did you know she actually did all the riding "stunts" for the actress in the movie?

[@xxgamerx1238]

This is basically steel ball run in a nutshell

[@ZJC1215]

Where's johnny?

[@yungmandeux1729]

So this Is the girl who Inspired araki

[@minegold975]

i think this girl was inspired by araki since steel ball run came out in 2005

[@TheFlowOfCalamity]

​@@minegold975no it came out in 2004

[@brandilebas6330]

Watch her movie on Netflix, it is so so amazing!! I balled my eyes out god bless❤️❤️ Edit: wow 71 likes!! Thanks guys I’ve never gotten over 5😅😂😂😂 Edit#2 wowwww 355 likes thx guys!!!

[@elliereese4114]

Brandi LeBas sameeeee

[@possiblem2107]

@@elliereese4114 Same .Just watched it . Inspirational

[@FancySassy80]

good movie, but very stupid to reach for a map, take off seat belt, vrs..stopping and then going after your map.. specially right after your GPS turns off, just makes her look like a typical blond.. I'm happy she is alive and achieved her dream ,but if she would have been smarter accident would have never happened.. like the accident scene, I literally said out loud " wow how stupid can you be!!".. just being honest.. again glad she is alive and achieving her dreams and goals. and I wish her all the best in the world..

[@maudpeters3756]

Ik watched the movie it is so good and emotional movie

[@jordis4323]

Brandi LeBas ikr I watched it! It’s so good

[@bushidotestu1997]

Way more positive then Johnny joestar was

[@davidcuster5174]

"legs" is such a beautiful horse exquisite colors

[@pelkinjfelizv8730]

Basically the real life version of jhonny joestar

[@EnhancedAutism]

Arigato... Gyro

[@chp763]

Enhanced Autism i hate you

[@bayam4391]

@@chp763 Just stop

[@1anator]

@@chp763 fuck you

[@huntersharp9445]

JoJo part 7

[@barrydouglas4179]

Just watched her movie. Absolutely amazing. Shes great!!!!!

[@tofucube7703]

Steel ball run live action looks promising

[@BigLennyBekowski]

I was about to say something JoJo related but I'm already beat, well done

[@angierivero7679]

The movie on Netflix is called Walk Ride Rodeo its about her

[@loveanimals550]

angie Rivero btw that were her goals in therapy

[@sarnethan1622]

so where's the female gyro?

[@chp763]

ari vingot i hate you

[@celestialspeck6915]

Damn, you're telling everyone that you hate them, don't you?

[@greaseddude8396]

La Geor bruh we get it you hate everyone

[@TheDailyBugleJ3]

Not female, but.. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZizlp6tgLBqgK8

[@farhanaliqureshi3908]

One badass rodeo rider. Awesome!

[@hannahmargaret7281]

This just proves that there is NO NEED to be kicking the shit out of your horse like almost every barrel racer does

[@zoomziller]

her closing at the beginning of the video reminds me of johnny's clothing

[@gatsuv3nom739]

JOHNNY JOESTAR

[@chp763]

Mr. Zeong i hate you

[@lordmarkquad4470]

La Geor fuck u

[@alr007]

@@chp763 STFU

[@MrStupidarmy]

So what's her 『ＳＴＡＮＤ』name?

[@Blue-vd6bv]

@RevengeKitteh physical embodiment of your mental fortitude or your fighting spirit

[@fatbaldbastard5493]

@ShadowKitteh JoJo reference

[@bertthedude9644]

Johnny Joestar is that you?

[@markk6809]

(Marks wife ), I cried watching the film and I adore your drive , it’s very sad what happened to you and it’s never stopped you , I could literally brag about you for ever x

[@eeee3110]

I had a accident when I was four, a really tame dressage horse bolted on me, but now it’s my quest to compete in dressage. I didn’t get back on a horse for 7 years. And now I can ride again!

[@risakyu]

She will be the one who will stop trump valentine from achieving his ambition

[@yourmomsmomsmomsmoms4420]

I love how you can immediately find Jojo references in the comments

[@nancy6160]

She obviously has a lot of support and help which is such a blessing. She deserves it.

[@ipad.unknown]

Damn! You go girl!!! Amazing.

[@anujoshi2060]

I rode professional race horses at the race course for over a decade, today I cannot sit on a horse for more than thirty seconds , with all faculties in place - by the grace of .... ! Amberley - is a perfect phenomena, of both mental & physical - Grit - Par Excellence - beyond all bounds - A Standing example , inspiring to the core , the Film is Brilliant !!!

[@robertbowen6610]

To the brave women and there amazing horses that keep dreams alive my daughter saw this and was inspired thank you both for your perseverance

[@amayafuller8895]

I remember reading about Amberley a few years ago, she is so inspirational.

[@annabethjackson2864]

Walk ride rodeo is my favorite movie she has inspired me to never give up

[@annabethjackson2864]

And to try my absalute hardest when riding

[@avamoore1056]

This is what the walk.ride.rodeo movie is about! That movie is amazing!

[@loveanimals550]

Ava Moore yeah what happened to power

[@idontlikeyoulol16]

Horsegirl 0929 They still have him, I think

[@mamasitas8425]

@@idontlikeyoulol16 We do :) I ride him :)

[@idontlikeyoulol16]

mamasita s Oh that’s so good to hear :)

[@madisonschannelmcknight7002]

Hi,I am paralyzed and I always wanted to ride a horse and I am 10 and I never could ride one and I think it's really cool u can ride a horse! Maybe one day i could ride a horse like u !

[@lawrenceduncan152]

It takes a lot of pride to tell yourself, you are ready to get back in the saddle. I offer you guts and glory for encouraging yourself to ride again. If you wish, you can respond. I've helped others with the same problem. Blessings upon you and thank you

[@rodneypickens5095]

I saw her movie on Netflix. So amazing, powerful, and inspirational. She is beyond incredible.

[@drowningpotatoes]

Walk.Ride.Rodeo. is the best movie ever🐎

[@mike420blzit]

Arigato, Gyro.

[@ashleydouglas5260]

I have seen her race before she is wonderful. I watched her new movie and I found out that I lived like right next to her.

[@fh11235]

I met this person once. She is so cool!

[@crazykaidee9662]

This girl has a movie on Netflix called walk. Ride. Rodeo. I is so good and it’s her true story. Her horse power is so amazing

[@iDontCareAtAllllllll]

Thank u :) I'm doing huge exams today and this really made me feel a little better

[@MeRaceHorsesTM]

And now she has her own movie on netflix! Congrats❤

[@mandymay8299]

I watch your movie and it is so inspiring and were is power

[@catjoiner7446]

Fantasy Gacha 91 power is her sisters horse, but it’s got a different name - her sister did some of the filming ( along with her showing the actress who played Amber her own tricks in the movie)

[@mamasitas8425]

Power is at my house now.. I ride him :)

[@mamasitas8425]

@@catjoiner7446 Power is still Amberley's horse... Her mama (me ) rides him :)

[@rianhobbs6980]

I watched this movie walk ride rodeo on Netflix about this. I recommend it it’s a very good movie and it’s amazing how far she has come and what she’s been through.

[@tailsnatched3254]

I just watched the movie and it’s incredible!!!!

[@wolfiegirl3667]

Amberley isn’t just a professional barrel racer. She’s also an influencer. She’s my fav barrel racer. She’s my inspiration for barrel racing too.

[@T4T1_K]

Walk, ride, rodeo is one of my favorite movies. You have an inspirational story

[@alexandreribeiro9258]

Cool but can she do the INFINITY SPIN ROTATION?

[@judythompson479]

Lesson 5, Johnny!

[@LisaMichele]

What a truly beautiful story!

[@Tynlee_Wilson]

This is so inspirational and inspiring. I cannot wait to watch her movie!

[@laylaknafel3221]

I watched her movie on Netflix I love her story

[@bobbyrobsonequestrian1289]

I have just watched the film on Netflix it is incredible you are so inspirational 🥰🥰🥰

[@krisvilas1318]

Love love love this woman! I envied her in high school rodeo, and I still do! The talent and drive she has incredible!

[@mrgreyproductions]

Can’t wait for the movie!

[@Rodeo_girl969]

I watched her movie on Netflix like 100 times she has great talent

[@pineappleroll]

I haven't used my legs to get a horse moving for like 3 months now since I ride a pony that responds better to my voice so I only use my legs to balance now or to hang on for dear life when we're doing no stirrup riding....if I was paralyzed from my waist down I would be dead since I rely on my legs to keep me from sliding off the side or legit bouncing out of the saddle

[@elizabethsvlog6765]

Her movie is “walk” ride rodeo. I want to know how power is

[@mamasitas8425]

Power is great!!! :)

[@titavaughns7698]

Absolutely amazing story. But, curious, if her legs are paralyzed how is she driving?? Maybe i'm too tired

[@thermmaloverload]

Her car would be modified with brakes and accelerator controls on the steering wheel

[@aus-li]

tita vaughns Her stand drives for her.

[@EleKokky]

Theresa are special Cars built for disabled people who can't move legs

[@annettevillain4352]

Hand controls.duh

[@karencostanzo2906]

There are modification kits for most car manufacturers to adapt a car for hand controls instead of foot controls. They also make pedal extenders for people with short legs (mostly people with dwarfism.) I have also seen a special steering wheel for someone to use with no grip strength in their hand. When people are open to the possibility that it can be done, we will figure out a way.

[@kathrynknowleshwy101farm4]

Just watched walk ride rodeo way to go girl my daughter is a barrel racer can't even imagion keep it up well done very inspiring

[@gracie1783]

I am working on barrel racing, and I hope I can be as good as her some day

[@vytautekvedaraite9814]

This is a REAL equestrian spirit! NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!

[@autumnrose3096]

Hey this girl is the one that "walk, ride, rodeo" was based on.

[@Max-xp9gu]

female Johnny Joestar

[@LectronCircuits]

She's not just horsing around. Bonus Feature: She has an exceptionally high cuteness factor. Cheers!

[@giomunoz9484]

I love your guys work keep going

[@chp763]

Gio Munoz i hate you

[@alva909]

Very inspiring! Thumps up!

[@saramarie4651]

You are an inspiration, much love to you and keep following those dreams ♥️

[@maleythomas5097]

They have a movie about her it is called Rock Ride Rodeo

[@paulkramer8490]

Just watched the movie that was made based on her story! 😊❤ ~Elli

[@siddharthgupta219]

Made me cry!

[@erinvaughn3739]

Your Horse is Awesome !! 💜🙏💜🙏

[@lachiquis0721]

Wow tu Historia es muy bonita 👍🏼😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘👏👏👏👏👏

[@jadenparks2001]

I have seen your movie you are amazing

[@EE-zd6xh]

Inspirational story! I hope the leg straps are breakaways if the horse falls she is free and isn't hurt.

[@dianeerbe9131]

You are so special and I think that other girls will watch and see this and they can move forward with there disablities. You go girl.

[@erinvaughn3739]

Your Awesome !! 💜🙏💜🙏

[@emmapaarker4218]

this girl is good and has offically destroyed my chances of every being a world champion.

[@jayrolynnedevera2057]

Cant walk: check Wearing blue:check Blond hair:check Is riding a horse:check Oh yeah its steel ball run race time

[@judythompson479]

All we need is a pink thing that we need from a jesus corpse we absorb

[@wren1629]

I watched the show Walk Ride Rodeo and fell in love with it! It is such an amazing thing to do! She is so inspirational!!

[@everttrogers]

Ask any rider. If you fall… you get back up there and ride.

[@candycanethief8521]

i wachted her movie on netflix and it was so sad have a great life

[@rodneypickens5095]

I saw Walk Ride Rodeo. So amazing. So inspirational. Ride on. Amberly. God Bless You.

[@airacakep]

My full respect to you, Amber 😍

[@beatereese656]

Congratulations. I can understand you. Never give up.

[@amietoohey1231]

She’s in a Netflix show called walk ride rodeo

[@keaganmerritt6081]

They made this story into a movie on Netflix called Walk.Ride.Rodeo

[@angies4136]

She’s a inspiration

[@ronaldforero3756]

El amor lo es todo. Gracias señorita por tu ejemplo de amor. Dios escoje sus angeles en la tierra para hacernos ver su amor y tu eres uno de esos angeles.

[@ilsastruve6023]

Amazing! So inspiring. Loved the movie too!

[@somelove9872]

She is amazing

[@chp763]

SomeLove. i hate you

[@alinareybey3263]

She is an absolute miracle. So inspirational and such a fighter.

[@Evveffentide]

This is one awesome woman

[@love-kd9dz]

Her movie proves that she can't be pushed down

[@sm8634]

You are truly inspiring!!!

[@sillyfella2009]

A young American man did that in the 1890's with his foreign Italian friend and nobody is talking about that. On top of that, the two men were homosexuals. Double standards, smh my head

[@BWITHYURI]

No they weren’t.

[@sillyfella2009]

@@BWITHYURI yes they were

[@BWITHYURI]

@@sillyfella2009 where does it say they were?

[@nullxium]

ong

[@nullxium]

@@BWITHYURI yuh huh

[@marwaalsaad6744]

She is amazing strong girl 🥺 💙 proud of her

[@lunathedragongamer21]

Wow, good for you!!! Keep it up !

[@Navajo-man]

You’re awesome 👏 and super young lady nothing is holding you up you’re rare young gal be safe 🙏🏾