Rebecca Stevens wins Driving for the Disabled Championship title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:08 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Rebecca Stevens, 28, claimed the Driving for the Disabled Championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May. Living with functional neurological disorder after a mini-stroke in 2021, Stevens described her victory as surreal and emphasized her determination not to let her condition define her. She shared that her journey included challenges relating to mobility and speech, yet her new passion for carriage driving has provided her with independence. Meeting The Duchess of Edinburgh, who praised her as a natural, was also a highlight for Stevens.
- •Stevens lives with functional neurological disorder after a mini-stroke.
- •She won the championship at the Royal Windsor Horse Show in May.
- •Her condition affects her mobility and speech.
- •Stevens found a new passion in carriage driving, gaining independence.
- •The Duchess of Edinburgh praised her during the event.
- 6:08 AMYahoo Sports — 'Disabilities don't stop us achieving our dreams'
"Rebecca Stevens, 28, lives with functional neurological disorder after suffering a mini-stroke.
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