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Megan McLoughlin
South Australian disability advocate and para-equestrian, named 2026 Blind Australian of the Year; first legally blind Australian to qualify for the national barrel racing finals.
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Oct 24, 2026
Blind Equestrian: Megan McLoughlin details the challenges of competing as a blind rider
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Aaron BryansHOST
And to be able to do it when you can't see and you're doing it at a professional level and winning competitions, I think the easiest question I've ever had to ask in my career, Megan, is how on earth do you do this?
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1:13Megan McLoughlinGUEST
Like many people go, why? Why would you do that? So what happened was I lost my eyesight at 26.
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Aaron BryansHOST
Just walk us through how people can get involved, what it means and how important this charity is.
FIVEAA Afternoons with Leith Forrest - 22 October 2026
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Leith ForrestHOST
it something that came on quick? Was it something you've always had your whole life?
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90:29Megan McLoughlinGUEST
So it's a good thing to have that resilience that we all have built into us.
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90:37Megan McLoughlinGUEST
But we sort of look at it and go, you feel like all of a sudden you've got a big flashing light above your head that you're different to everyone else.
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Leith ForrestHOST
Just quickly on the guide dogs and the technology, I guess, that you've been able to now discover since you've lost your sight.
SA disability advocate & equestrian wins Blind Australian of the Year
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Leith ForrestHOST
it something that came on quick? Was it something you've always had your whole life?
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3:49Megan McLoughlinGUEST
So it's a good thing to have that resilience that we all have built into us.
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3:57Megan McLoughlinGUEST
But we sort of look at it and go, you feel like all of a sudden you've got a big flashing light above your head that you're different to everyone else.
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