Joann Formosa

Joann Formosa, OAM (born 19 February 1961) is an Australian Para-equestrian, who won a gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympics.

[1] Formosa has spinal cord and nerve damage, caused by an accident following an attempt to open a gate while she was riding a horse.

[1][4] She can walk with the aid of crutches,[5] though she is not self-sufficient, and requires assistance from nursing staff at Mitchell Community Health Services.

[10] At the 2006 Victorian State Dressage Championships, Formosa finished first in the Grade 1B event while riding Greenhill Chromes Reflection.

[1] At the 2012 London Paralympics, she won a gold medal in the Mixed Dressage - Championship grade Ib event.

Formosa at the 2012 London Paralympics
Formosa wearing her gold medal at the 2012 London Paralympics