Walk. Ride. Rodeo.

Walk. Ride. Rodeo.

Year: 2019

Runtime: 100 mins

Language: English

Director: Conor Allyn

Echo Score: 76
Drama

This film recounts the remarkable true story of Amberley Snyder, a talented and nationally recognized rodeo barrel racer. After a devastating car accident leaves her paralyzed, she faces incredible challenges and demonstrates extraordinary determination to overcome adversity and return to competitive rodeo. It's a story of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of dreams against all odds.

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1

Car crash on the way to Denver

Amberley Snyder loses control of her truck and crashes while on the way to Denver. She is thrown from the vehicle and hits a fence pole, leaving her paraplegic. She is rushed to hospital where doctors confirm she will spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair.

On the way to Denver Utah / en route to Denver
2

Hospitalization and diagnosis

At the hospital, doctors confirm she has paraplegia and will spend her life in a wheelchair. The news shakes Amberley and her family as they begin to face an entirely new reality. She starts to grapple with the prognosis and what it means for her future in rodeo.

Immediately after the crash Denver hospital
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Six-week rehabilitation

Amberley enters a six-week rehabilitation program to adapt to life in a wheelchair. She pushes herself to regain strength and learns new ways to move and balance. The process is challenging, but it begins to reshape her outlook.

Six weeks after hospitalization Rehabilitation facility
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Return home and initial struggles

Back home, Amberley is despondent and lashes out at her mother Tina as she confronts the limits of what she can do. She slowly begins to find balance and strength in her upper body, laying groundwork for independence. The home environment becomes a space of adjustment and care.

Shortly after rehab Home, Utah
5

Video calls with Tate and growing bond

Amberley exchanges emails and video calls with Tate Watkins from the FFA, and their relationship grows over a number of weeks. They discuss her possibility of participating in events and share glimpses of support and encouragement. The connection helps her look forward to what she can still achieve.

Over a number of weeks Utah (home) and online
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Adapting to daily life: driving and saddle seat belt

With determination, she learns to drive and discovers she can still ride a horse by attaching a seat belt to her saddle. These adaptations restore a level of independence and mobility. The adjustments prove crucial for her training and self-confidence.

Months after rehab Utah
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Starts college

Amberley enrolls at Utah South College, beginning a new chapter in her life. She balances academics with her continuing training and rodeo goals. The combination marks a new level of commitment to her future both on and off the arena.

Around the time she adapts to driving Utah South College
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Spanish Fork Rodeo: second place

Less than a year after the accident, she competes in the Spanish Fork Rodeo and secures second place. The result signals a major milestone in her comeback and demonstrates what is possible post-injury. Her drive and skill begin to attract attention from fans and peers.

Less than twelve months after the accident Spanish Fork Rodeo
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Concealing a pressure sore and collapse

While training for The American Rodeo, Amberley hides an infected pressure sore from her family. The secrecy culminates in a collapse that leads to another hospital visit. The episode underscores the ongoing physical toll of her comeback.

Before The American Rodeo Hospital
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Recovery and return to training

Six weeks after the collapse, Amberley has recovered and returns to training. She is buoyed by fan mail and messages from people in similar situations, which reinforce her determination. Her renewed focus sets the stage for The American Rodeo.

Six weeks after the collapse Training facility (Utah)
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The American Rodeo: kiss with Tate

At The American Rodeo, Amberley and Tate share a romantic kiss that symbolizes a new chapter in their relationship. Tina expresses pride in how far Amberley has come, noting that it opened her heart. The moment captures a turning point in Amberley's personal and athletic journey.

During The American Rodeo The American Rodeo
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Tina's encouragement and the ride like the wind moment

Tina tells Amberley that she may have lost the use of her legs, but it has opened up her heart. She urges Amberley to ride like the wind and embrace her renewed purpose. The moment reflects the family support that fuels Amberley's ongoing comeback.

During The American Rodeo The American Rodeo / arena
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Today: a professional racer and motivational speaker

Amberley remains a professional barrel racer today, and Power helped her stay competitive. She and her horse were 0.6 seconds from winning The American Rodeo not long after her accident and recovery. She tours the country as a motivational speaker, sharing her story with others facing adversity.

Present day Various locations

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