Sioux Falls woman has her sights set on gold

Melisa Goss
May 24, 2022
May 24, 2022

Special O. Nohr (74).JPG — Sarah Nohr asks Arrow to back up during a training session at HorsePower. Nohr is training for the 2022 national Special Olympic games in Orlando.
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Sarah Nohr has her sights set on gold.

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Special O. Nohr (25).JPG — Sarah Nohr rides Arrow at HorsePower in Sioux Falls while training for the 2022 National Special Olympics that will take place in June in Orlando.
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Special O. Nohr (56).JPG — Sarah Nohr rides Arrow while training for the Special Olympic National Games with trainer Margaret Doom.
Submitted photo

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Melisa Goss, Associate Editor for the Tri-State Neighbor, is a South Dakota farm girl whose love of travel has allowed her to see ag’s vital impact around the world, from America’s heartland to the rice paddies of Southeast Asia and many places in between. She makes her home in Sioux Falls with her husband, daughter and miniature schnauzer. You can reach her at mgoss@lee.net.