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East Quogue Teenager Finds Independence Aboard A Horse

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Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson with her trainer

Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson with her trainer

Laura Beth Secari-Strong

Laura Beth Secari-Strong

at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

Lauren Reischer riding Ollie during a recent lesson at Laurel Crown Farms in East Quogue. CAILIN RILEY

Lauren Reischer with her father

Lauren Reischer with her father

Sol Reischer. CAILIN RILEY

Sol Reischer. CAILIN RILEY

authorCailin Riley on Apr 10, 2017
When Lauren Reischer was 5 years old, stiffness on the right side of her body caused by cerebral palsy made it impossible for her to open her fist. She persevered... more

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