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Annie Owen & Peter Diamond

Mum 'heartbroken' after daughter is refused horse riding lesson due to autism

A “heartbroken” parent claims their teenage daughter was refused a horse riding lesson because her autism was too severe.

Mum-of-three Cassie Lee, says her daughter Maddie, 14, was turned down due to her child’s additional needs from a school.

Cassie revealed her pain following a conversation with a member of staff at the riding school who questioned “how bad” her daughter’s autism was, before refusing the booking.

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