An awful day at the yard-vibes please

[Ranyhyn]

I go to the yard today to find one of the other liveries at the gate,asking had I seen an ambulance on its way? It had been called for my friend who had come off his horse on the mountain and had a suspected broken arm if nothing else...

Anyway I get to the yard to hear the whole story. The horse,ex racer, had been wound up by another rider (from our yard) belting past him at full pelt up the mountain. The horse is not even a year out of racing, and when we go out we are always very careful not to wind him up or pass him at all.

He had lost his head then and was becoming more hard to manage so I think they came back,my friend dismounted from 'Dick' and got back on just at the gate and grid onto the road.

Dick took exception to something. He reared up vertical and went over backwards onto his rider, crushing him on the road, he then got up and bolted across the cattle grid.

Lady luck must have been watching then, as he could have easily broken his leg, as it stands he caught his foot in the grid and ripped his shoe off,then careered down the road onlytobe caught just outside our yard.

His rider has gone to hospital now and when I arrived the horse was in his stable,sweated up and unhappy.

I hosed his legs, sponged him down, hibiscrubbed his cuts and applied sudocreme and left him with a little hay (as YO suggested caution as too much hay after so much exertion might cause him to colic)

I hope I did the right thing - I will wait now to hear what I should do, but will hay him in the AM and leave him in until someone says otherwise.

Fingers crossed for my friend please!

Kit

 

[KatB]

Argh!!

I went cold when you mentioned the cattle grid, have seen a horse come to its end in one

Fingers crossed for your friend.

 

[cellie]

Let us know how he is.How awful lucky he was closer to home.lots of good luck and get well vibes

 

[Cash]

sounds awful- but thank god it wasn't worse! well done for keeping your head x

 

[Damnation]

What an awful day, the other rider should of known better..

 

[Three]

What a nightmare!

Well done you for sorting horse out and positive <<<<vibes>>>> for both him and his rider.

 

[f_s_]

That's terrible, poor person! I hope they have escaped any serious injury!

((((vibes))) to get better soon.

How does the person who passed the horse on the mountain feel about all this? If they know not to do this, don't they feel a little bit responsible or even guilty??

I think you did the right thing concerning the horse btw.

 

[scotsmare]

OMG that's awful - you did the right thing by the horse though - fingers crossed for a happy outcome for them both.

 

[nickslynn]

Good vibes being sent your way, think you have done all you can, you looked after the horse by hose its legs and sorting him out, I think a little hay was the right thing I wouldnt want to be stuck in all night without anything!

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

OMG!!

Cattle grids scare me stupid

- always worried horsey is going to stick foot down it by mistake.

Massive vibes for your friend and hope he isn't hurt to badly and is on the mend soon. Did you say it was someone from your yard who set his horse off??

I hope they are thoroughly ashamed of themselves.

As for his horse I think you have done exactly the right thing for it - just give him another check over in the morning for any signs of lamness or bumps and bruises - if he is calm and sound I would put him back out/follow his normal routine.

 

[daveismycat]

Oh my god, that's awful. Sending vibes that horse and rider get well soon.

 

[Nailed]

Sounds like a rough ride you poor sod!!

How the other livery is feeling like crap now for causeing such hassle I really do!!

And I hope your friend is better soon.

You did the right thing!

Lou x

 

[Flame_]

I hope your friend's going to be OK.

It sounds like you took good care of the horse. I've not heard that its a good idea to restrict the hay, but it shouldn't do any harm.

I hope the rider who flew past feels suitably ashamed of themselves and learns their lesson.

 

[Sharonr]

That is shocking!!

Never mind that it is a ex-racer, to fly past anyone at speed is plain rude!!!

I have an ex-racer and know how easy it is to wind them up. But other rider should have had the decency to be considerate and respectful of another horse.

Big vibes to both horse and rider that they are not seriously hurt. Well done to you for seeing to horsey!!

 

[Ranyhyn]

It was his BIL! He's such a nice guy, but sometimes I don't think he understands 'ex racehorse'.

When i ride out with Dick, sometimes Ed will pullmy arms out trying to get next to Dick, but I never let him pass. Its just not safe or fair, everyone is part of his rehabilitation, not just his rider. I would rather turn my horse around rather than let it pass Dick, because he is trying to unlearn 8 years worth of training and pulling a stunt like that only makes him relapse!!

 

[arwenplusone]

Gosh, awful - hope your friend is ok - he will be lucky if it is just a broken arm

Lucky horse too, to come over a cattle grid.

 

[Ranyhyn]

I seriously don't know how he will get back on that horse...if he does at all.

a sad and perhaps preventable day

 

[tasel]

OMG - I hope your friend was wearing a BP!!!

Since I still can't stretch my arm due to a fall that resulted in a dislocated elbow, I can sooooo feel for your friend.

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

You have done absolutaltly the best thing!!!

I think every yard should have someone as considerate as you!!!

Get better vibes heading their way!

 

[tania01]

Oh hun big (((((((((((((((vibes))))))))))))))) and (((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))) to you for doing well,and your friend to.

Please keep us updated babe xxx

 

[Brandysnap]

Hi Kit,

What an utter plonker your friend's brother in law is. Yet another example of pathetic 'bravado' from a total idiot, which could have killed somebody.

He has put your friend in hospital.

I think the message is clear from us all that our opinion of him is very low, and my personal opinion is that he is not safe to have charge of any horse.

I hope you show him, and other members of his family, what other forum friends have said, with regard to his totally irresponsible behaviour, which risked both the life of your friend, and that of the horse (not forgetting any passing motorists).

I actually believe that he has committed a criminal offence, although proving that will be difficult.

In meantime, please be proud of yourself for keeping cool, and looking after the poor horse. You're the star x

And my best wishes to your friend. I think we all feel the same, hugs and good vibes to your friend and you, all bests BS x

PS Please tell your friend not to give up riding, just ride in company with folks like yourself, maybe ride a quieter horse for a while, then ride his in school? Really do feel for him, wish him well x

 

[Kenzo]

Oh how terrible, the poor horse and as for the rider, well can't imagine how they must be feeling right now, obviously injured yes but as well as that, very very upset that someone was so careless as to do something like that, however they too must be feeling very bad that they caused it all, so in a way I do feel for them too in a way.

Lots of vibes for your poor friend and and a huge (((hug))) for you, you must of been very shaken up about it all too.

Hope both horse and rider make full and speady recovery.

 

[Ellies_mum2]

Huge <<<<<vibes>>>>> for your friend. I hope his injuries are no worse than what you already know. Cannot believe how lucky his horse was with the cattle grid.

Good thing there was someone as level headed as yourself to look after the horse. How is the horse this morning?

Has the BiL shown any signs of remorse etc for his actions?

(((hugs)))

 

[Nats_uk]

Huge ((vibes))) for your friend - hope it is nothing serious.

 

[MrsMozart]

All crossed! Hugs to all involved.

You did right by the horse. As Slinky says, follow the horse's routine today - I'd be tempted to put out in a small turn out area (if horse is manageable - wear a hat!), just to get rid of any stiffness.

 

[Tinypony]

Yes, let the horse do exactly what he does normally, it's not his fault, poor thing. Going out and gently exercising himself is probably what he needs right now.
Hoping your friend is OK and makes a full recovery.
I hope his idiot BIL has learnt a massive life lesson.

 

[yethersgill]

OMG! Do hope your friend is okay (((hugs))) how is the horse today? Cattle grids terrify me...... and as for the BIL galloping past said horse, totally idiocy!

 

[muddy_grey]

Well done for staying calm. I have had a horse go over on me a few times (all same pony!) I was lucky to never be seriously hurt and was only left with a fear of rearing that lasted a good few years.
Also had a horse who went down a cattle grid as a 4yo and was never lame, but had a lump the size of a tennis ball on her knee.
I hope your friend is ok and he can find a way to get back on the horse. Unfortunately there are just some people who will never learn manners

 

[Grumpy Herbert]

What an awful thing to happen - hope rider and horse will be ok.

Why on earth do some riders insist on bombing past others? I'm sure many of us have had this happen, but thankfully nothing as serious as this has happened. It's not only very bad manners, it's extremely dangerous.

Anyway, vibes to your friend and his horse. I hope this doesn't put him off riding for good.

 

[Ranyhyn]

I hayed Dick this AM, his leg looks full up to me, and definitely more heat in his offside fore (the one that he went down on and ripped the shoe from) I have had no word from my friend, or his family, I am a little at a loss on what to do now. I would prefer it for Dick to see the vet, but dont want to step on anyones toes...

Help?