Kate Nipperess

Kate Nipperess

I am a former track work rider & jockey who was left a Paraplegic after a head on collision with a loose horse at trackwork in 2016.

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ABOUT Kate Nipperess

Breakfast Point, NSW

In 2016, I was at work at the track.just like every other morning for the last 10yrs, when I was involved in a head on collision with a loose horse. I broke my neck, back, ribs, shoulder, suffered a bilateral lung collapse & sever concussion. I was left a Paraplegic & facing life in a wheelchair, at just 29 years old.

My greatest heartbreak was the thought of not being able to ride again. I had lost my career in racing which I loved so much, but a few years later I was introduced to Para Equestrian & was soon selected for the Australian High Performance Squad & long-listed for the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

I am raising funds to continue being able to travel with my horse to the required interstate competitions to acquire performances to retain my place on the Australian Squad, with a view to representing Australian at the 2028 LA Paralympic Games.