Tammy Lippert can no longer mount a horse by herself, but with a boost from her husband, Robert, the Clinton couple has continued riding since their first date 21 years ago.....But they've had to make some adjustments. During the past 16 years, Tammy Lippert has lived with multiple sclerosis. Now, she uses rubber bands to secure her numb feet to the stirrups.....Horseback riding is a form of exercise, reaching muscles that usually go unused during daily routines. Caring for the horses is just as therapeutic.
"I couldn't stand up for an hour, but I could sit on a horse for an hour," Nelson said Monday. Herald ..MOREt