Terry Kelly
Singer, songwriter, keynote speaker
Halifax, NS
Blind since age 2

"I love the wind. It tests me...it makes me feel alive. It’s the lifeblood of our atmosphere and I like being a part of that. With Terry, the balance between silence and language was essential to our understanding of each other. I wanted the landscape to speak to Terry through his horse."
- Brett Lovelace / Terry’s Guide
Ruth Bieber
Counselling therapist, author, artist
Kelowna, BC
Legally blind since age 6
Light perception only

"Horses are my therapy. It’s a way to build confidence and be humbled, all at once. They are forgiving souls. Ruth guides me to see beyond the surface of things. I hope to teach Ruth everything I know and feel about horses; because for me, it begins with a feeling."
- Stephanie Fillekes / Ruth’s Guide
Carly J. Grigg
RMT, competitive para-equestrian
Victoria, BC
Legally blind: age 7
Remaining vision: 4%

"Sometimes, seeing something clearly isn’t the same as seeing it truly. The guide role presupposes an untruth: that the best way to help is to take responsibility for someone else. Expedition is about discovery and taking place in the wild; we set out to discover something…not just outside, but inside."
- Kyala Shea / Carly’s Guide