Awful news

[Jeni the dragon]

Just heard that Nick Gauntlett's lorry was involved in an accident on the A9 after breaking down on his way to Blair.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Just heard that Nick Gauntlett's lorry was involved in an accident on the A9 after breaking down on his way to Blair.

Just seen this. So sad. They lost all 4 horses.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

They must be absolutely devastated.

 

[ycbm]

Four? Jesus wept.
.

 

[Bellaboo18]

They must be absolutely devastated.

I just cant even begin to imagine watching that happen right infront of you.

 

[milliepops]

What an absolute tragedy ? that must have been just devastating to witness.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Four? Jesus wept.
.

From the fb post, they broke down and sat on the verge and watched a lorry plough into their box and all 4 horses couldn't be saved. Theres no words are there?.

 

[teapot]

Four? Jesus wept.
.

One of Nick's and three of Sophie Hulme's. Awful.

https://www.facebook.com/NickGauntlettEventing/posts/4419665861430402

 

[Jeni the dragon]

The thought of it! Terrible for all involved.

 

[AmyMay]

Just seen this. So sad. They lost all 4 horses.

Christ no! How utterly devastating ???

 

[PapaverFollis]

Oh god that makes my blood run cold.

 

[Lexi_]

Oh god, what absolutely appalling news.

 

[TPO]

I read hours ago that there had been an accident and traffic was tailed right back. It crossed my mind about Blair traffic and I hoped then that all horse lorries would be OK.

I can't even begun to imagine. How devastating and heartbreaking.

I really hope it was a sad accident and not because of the lorry drivers negligence. How soul destroying

Thoughts are with them and all of their associates

 

[Michen]

There are no words. And what will happen to the driver who ploughed into them? Will the horses lives lost even be reflected in his punishment?

Urgh. Those poor owners, riders, grooms.

 

[ester]

Thank god they were out of the lorry but still terrible

 

[RachelFerd]

Absolutely heartbreaking - I can't even begin to imagine how awful an experience it must have been.

 

[shortstuff99]

Words can't even describe how awful this is. My thoughts with them all.

 

[Nicnac]

Oh my goodness. That is absolutely heartbreaking. Awful loss and especially Party Trick who was such a superstar and great up and coming stud horse. I can't imagine what they are feeling right now.

Hope the other driver gets the book thrown at them.

 

[Meredith]

oh goodness, heart breaking news

 

[rara007]

Watching it happen must have been horrific

 

[AmyMay]

There’s a fb post asking for stabling for three horses stuck in a lorry near the scene, if anyone is local.

 

[Bernster]

Oh jeez that’s horrific. I saw a post asking if anyone could pick them up. Never thought it would end like that. Can’t imagine how they must be feeling now. Devastating for them.

 

[holeymoley]

Heartbroken for them. Such awful circumstances, absolutely horrific.

 

[Fools Motto]

So very tragic, and everyone who transports horses worst nightmare. I just hope it was quick for the horses and they didn't suffer. So very sorry for all those who witnessed it.

 

[TPO]

I haven't seen the post but a friend has 4 stables available Tillicoultry FK13 if that message can be passed on

 

[PSD]

Absolutely tragic. I can’t imagine how they feel.

 

[claret09]

such horrendous news. all of us who travel horses whether in trailers or lorries dread breaking down on any sort of road. to sit and watch it happen and not be able to do anything is the thing of nightmares. i kinow nick's groom lucy very well. - she is an amazing young girl and i can't imagine what they have all been through today.

 

[Kat_Bath]

There are no words.

There’s a fb post asking for stabling for three horses stuck in a lorry near the scene, if anyone is local.

On a group called "A9 TRAFFIC INFO" there was a post from someone called Joanne Fairbrother offering stabling for 3 horses with space for an HGV but in Stirling so might not be the right side of the road closure.

 

[TPO]

Another friend has 3 stables and space for and HGV near Stirling

 

[scats]

I felt sick reading that on FB.
I don’t think I’d ever get over witnessing something like that. Those poor, poor horses.
I hate motorway driving with the horses simply because I worry about breaking down and them being so vulnerable on board.