At just 12 years old,Brodie Pankhursthas already faced more challenges than most.
Muscle weakness usually begins around the age of four, and worsens quickly.
Muscle loss typically occurs first in the thighs and pelvis followed by the arms.
This can result in trouble standing up.
Most are unable to walk by the age of 12.
In Brodies case he stopped walking over a year ago.
Brodie has struggled over the years.
Simple things like a jumping castle hes never gotten to experience as he didnt have the strength.
But despite this, the boy has found joy in hislove for horsesand in his hobby, Show Horses.
The new regulation banned all wheeled vehicles from competitions and mandated that riders wear helmets.
Unfortunately, this meant Brodie and hisnew horseRuby could not participate anymore in the competitions he loves so much.
His mother Mel called the rule heartbreaking and said her son was a bit sad because of it.
Its a struggle given he cant do it forever, she said.
Its heartbreaking, hes a 12-year-old boy… Let him go out and do what he loves.
