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Johno and the Blind Chick Sue-Ellen Lovett

How a real-life soul mate match is helping equestrian rider Sue-Ellen Lovett overcome the trials and tribulations of being blind.

At 12 years old, Sue-Ellen Lovett learned that she had inherited retinitis pigmentosa from her mother, more commonly known as tunnel vision. The specialist gave her a full prognosis, when he told her that she would lose her vision completely – and all the abilities that usually go with it. However, with exceptional strength, determination, talent and a unique friendship, Sue-Ellen has excelled beyond expectation.


Sue-Ellen shares a heart-warming story about love, achievement, overcoming adversity and daring to dream through the eyes of her horse, Johno. Johno and the Blind Chick gives readers a unique insight into the remarkable journey of this beautiful horse and his once-in-a-lifetime rider, from the moment they met.

“This book will make you feel inspired, driven and hopeful that for every horse out there, there is one person to make them feel no longer just another in the crowd. A book full of laughter, tears and magic.”Lyndal Oatley, Two time Olympian and Australian Equestrian

About Sue-Ellen Lovett:
Sue-Ellen Lovett is a motivational speaker, two-time Paralympian, Grand Prix-level dressage rider who competed at World Championships in Denmark in 1999 where she was ranked fourth in the world and a member of the Bronze Medal Team. Born with a degenerative eye disease that left her legally blind from birth and without sight for the last decade, Sue-Ellen hasn’t let this slow her down. She has a slew of awards and has competed against able-bodied riders at the highest level of international competition. She has undertaken 10 long distance rides covering over 16,000 kilometres and raising over $3.2million for various charities. Sue-Ellen lives in rural New South Wales with her husband Matthew, a cat called Thunder Paws and Johno. Johno and the Blind Chick is her first book.

For further information, or to arrange an interview, please contact:
Jane Morey, morey media | Ph: 0416 097 678 | E: jane@moreymedia.com.au
Ella Harris, morey media | Ph: 0403 090 898 | E: ella@moreymedia.com.au

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