Hi I am Diane Kastama I have been paralyzed for 32 years. I am a para equestrian driver trying to raise money to ship my accessible carriage to the Netherlands to compete this summer . I plan on competing at the at the FEI Para Driving World Championships in Exloo Netherlands Aug 23-27. I will be leasing a horse and plan on competing with him a few times first.

Asking for people to donate money is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. I appreciate everyone's support and hope to bring home the Gold!!!

I'm heading to Europe July 2 and my carriage has just arrived. I am so excited to further my driving skills and to bring back what I learn and share with others.

I have been competing in the sport of carriage driving for 28 years, I discovered the sport after a car accident left me paralyzed. Horses allow me to compete on an equal basis with everyone else. I share my skill and enjoyment of the sport with everyone who asks, as President of of United States Driving for the Disabled, I support all people no matter their challenges, in learning and trying the sport of carriage driving.

Special Carriage

I currently compete at the Intermediate and Advanced level on an equal basis with all drivers..

Past International competition at Para-Equestrian World Championships

2002 Individual Silver, Team Bronze, Greven Germany - borrowed horse

2004 4th place finish - borrowed horse

2006 Individual Gold - My own horse

2008 Individual Bronze, Team Silver - My own horse

2012 14th place - borrowed horse

2014 - My own horse Team Bronze

2018 - leased horse top USA finisher