However, looking at this woman, already in her
early 70s, one wouldn’t know these facts with-
out being told. “It wasn’t easy to comeback but
through a lot of determination I was able to do it.”
Her love of riding and being around horses fu-
eled her determination.
“There are countless reasons I love the com-
panionship of horses,” she said. “For one reason,
they are an inspiration; creatures of beauty. To me,
they are living art forms that help remind us of the
natural wonders of our world and in turn inspire
us to live our lives at a higher level.”
Kontogeorge said they have provided her with
a variety of entertainment throughout the years.
“Some of my best times, my best memories, are
riding my horses and teaching others to ride as
well. Honestly, most of my life, has involved hors-
es, and I just don’t want to imagine what life would
be like without the story of a horse.”
And seeing what great shape, Kontogeorge is in,
it is obvious that riding horses is great exercise.
“I have always had this hobby, even when I was
working at the doctors office as a medical as-
sistant,” she said. “When I would get off work, I
would be at horse shows or in my stables riding
horses, teaching others the proper methods. I also
had this hobby to fall back on and in many ways it
became a major part of my life.”
Another reason she loves being involved with
horses is because she has learned they relax you
and even intuitively seem to know what you need.
“I have come to appreciate this aspect of horses
“Some of my best times, my best memories, are riding my
horses and teaching others to ride as well.”
MARGARET FULBRIGHT KONTOGEORGE
18 | SPRING 2020
CULLMAN COUNTY SENIOR MAGAZINE