Professional Barrel Racer Amberly Snyder has turned her tragedy into triumph!

After a devastating crash left her paralyzed, Professional Barrel Racer Amberly Snyder defied all odds to get back in the saddle, both in competition and life.

The Farm Monitor takes us along to see how Amberley turned her tragedy into triumph.

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