Dangerous stallion?

[LadyGascoyne]

Absolutely awful news but what a brave lady. Thinking of her and wishing her well.

 

[sky1000]

I was wondering how she was doing, and am sorry the news is not so good. I was trying to bump the fundraiser but my skills are not up to it

 

[sky1000]

I've donated again anyway. It is just awful that someone could be dragged from a footpath and hurt so badly. And I love that wonderful mare that jumped two fences to save her.

 

[Surbie]

Oh your poor friend I hope she has a speedy recovery. If she have no use of her hands she probably not be able to ride again as most people who have no function or amputation have professional groomers to tack up and groom the horses for them in para Grand Prix dressage they just show up to ride as they physically can’t do yard work or tack up . Which is not practical for a normal rider as it’s to expensive unless she has a friend/ family member that could help her out with the horse.

That's just absolute rubbish. There have been many examples on this thread - mine is of a para rider I know who has one hand. They kept their horse on DIY and managed perfectly.

 

[Surbie]

So sorry the news isn't better @TwyfordM. All positive vibes from me too for the op and hopefully recovering a bit more function over time. It is amazing what the body can relearn or work around.

 

[Gallop_Away]

Oh your poor friend I hope she has a speedy recovery. If she have no use of her hands she probably not be able to ride again as most people who have no function or amputation have professional groomers to tack up and groom the horses for them in para Grand Prix dressage they just show up to ride as they physically can’t do yard work or tack up . Which is not practical for a normal rider as it’s to expensive unless she has a friend/ family member that could help her out with the horse.

Do you just go around the forum dropping pieces of *unhelpful* wisdom wherever you go?

I'm so sorry for your friend OP what a horrible experience. However she sounds like one hell of a fighter like her amazing little mare. If she can survive such an ordeal and still remain so hopeful and positive, riding one handed should be no problem for her!

 

[TwyfordM]

Yuh pp

Do you just go around the forum dropping pieces of *unhelpful* wisdom wherever you go?

I'm so sorry for your friend OP what a horrible experience. However she sounds like one hell of a fighter like her amazing little mare. If she can survive such an ordeal and still remain so hopeful and positive, riding one handed should be no problem for her!

She's been through so much, she's one tough bird

She's doing as much as possible one handed already no concerns

 

[rara007]

Very different case but I had a comparatively very simple hand fracture/nerve injury in July. I lost pretty much all movement other than limited movement in 2 fingers post surgery (thumb thankfully not impacted at all). I’ve been under hand therapy since the end of august and am very nearly back to full function already, though it’s felt like ages. They can do nerve (not sure about tendon!) repairs pretty delayed so hopefully there’s some hope to get some function back, even if it’s not a high chance. She’s tough enough she’ll do better than expected I’m sure!
Polo, other similar sports?! Working equitation and classical, western. 1 handed riding is very much a thing.

 

[MerryMaxmas]

Yuh pp


She's been through so much, she's one tough bird

She's doing as much as possible one handed already no concerns

She sounds like such a strong person, she's been through an horrendous incident but she's staying positive, I wish her all the best

 

[EstherYoung]

Heck, so sorry she's looking at a challenging/life changing prognosis.

I know it's early days but she is in the right sport. There's a huge amount of support available in Endurance for para equestrian riders. When she's ready, the para committee will talk through any reasonable adjustments she might need (eg time allowances, permitted assistance on course, priority parking, tack dispensations, etc).

 

[Sugarplum Furry]

She's an endurance rider. Like in any tough sport she's clearly got drive, stamina, determination, passion, strength and the will to keep going. However it pans out she's going to be OK, wishing her healing, luck and success for the future.

 

[TwyfordM]

They've taken the cast off as they don't think it's actually doing anything, further scans revealed thumb is broken quite badly at the base as well as two fingers completely shattered, bar hadn't done anything beyond stabilise it for a bit. Wrist is stuck at this angle, they don't think they can straighten as there's just not enough there to rebuild it. At the moment it's a case of seeing if she gets any movement/feeling back. They said it's too smashed up and damaged to fix

 

[irishdraft]

Oh no this is such an awful story, I feel so sorry for her x

 

[misst]

I am so sorry to hear such a rotten outcome. She's due some good luck now so maybe she will do better than predicted x

 

[Ratface]

That doesn't look good at the moment. However, having broken my back, right arm and wrist in three different equine accidents and been told about the various doom-laden, no riding ever again outcomes awaiting me, I did recover, got back on a lot of horses, mostly Arabs and TB's, and continued riding for decades afterwards.
I hope that your friend does eventually get back on her brave mare and enjoys whatever they end up doing.

 

[Pedantic]

Awful, stallion needs PTS asap, easy for others to say about getting compensation from travellers, this lady isn't going to feel much like doing much for awhile with the horrendous injuries she has.
What an amazing Mare to look after its owner like that.
I'm sure we all wish love and healing, mentally and physically her way.

 

[Birker2020]

I'm so dreadfully sorry, I'd completely missed this. How utterly devastating for her. Heartbreaking.

 

[ycbm]

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They've taken the cast off as they don't think it's actually doing anything, further scans revealed thumb is broken quite badly at the base as well as two fingers completely shattered, bar hadn't done anything beyond stabilise it for a bit. Wrist is stuck at this angle, they don't think they can straighten as there's just not enough there to rebuild it. At the moment it's a case of seeing if she gets any movement/feeling back. They said it's too smashed up and damaged to fix

Posting this in the hope it might help her a tiny, tiny bit.

I had a break that was very simple compared to that, but both bones broken and hand hanging off. They cast it at that angle. I took the cast off at less than 3 weeks because I thought it would set that way forever if it was left on (this is now standard practice, I understand but it wasn't at the time. )

I worked it and worked it and worked it, a millimetre at a time, to get a range of movement back into it and the orthopedic surgeons were all gobsmacked that this was the result. I was also told it would certainly be arthritic but 6 years later there's no sign of that yet. I know her injury is much, much worse but she might still prove the doctors wrong. I'm sure she'll work to get a much movement in it as she can bear with the pain. I hope she surprises everyone, including herself. Thinking of her often, like many on the forum. I'm sure you're passing that on.

 

[PurBee]

I know a ‘defying the odds’ outcome too, a 65yr relative with a smashed elbow - they put in pins to hold it together in the hope of having some use, but the surgeon said full use unlikely, especially at her age, and having osteoporosis. She did the physio exercises diligently, bit by bit, like ycbm describes - just a mm more movement at a time, and certainly a year later had full use and strength returned.

She had a determined optimistic attitude to heal, and ignored the surgeons reserved prognosis. As others have said, Tracey being an endurance rider has the natural capacity for high drive to succeed, determination, optimism and wilfulness, and applying that attitude to her recovery could very well help her defy the odds too.

She’s been through such an ordeal, poor love, and i really hope for the very best recovery possible for her. She crosses my mind often to send healing vibes her way xx

 

[conniegirl]

I too have an against the odds for you.
My husbands grandmother is 92. She fell 5 years ago and broke her wrist. It set wrong but she was deemed too much of an anaesthetic risk to fix it.

She had almost no movement in it immediately after the accident.
Now she has a fair bit of movement, it looks odd but she still gardens, cleans her own house and gives many a far younger person a run for thier money.

She’s a horsey woman, used to ride out race horses in the early 1940’s when women didnt do that sort of thing!

 

[suestowford]

Virginia Holgate (as she still was then) smashed her left arm into smithereens. According to her book it took five operations to put it all back properly. And she went on to go to the Olympics.

 

[Titchy Reindeer]

Your poor friend, sending her my best wishes.

 

[Lucky Snowball]

This is an awful situation. Poor lady and brave mare. Sending healing vibes and best wishes.

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

I dont have anything much to add to what's already been said on here but sending hugs to your friend. She sounds like an incredibly positive person which I'm sure will help her but it must still be devastating, especially given it was completely of no fault of her own. I would think an injury such as this might be a little easier to swallow if it was the result of a decision you made yourself??

 

[skydy]

I've shared this thread with the U.S. Chronicle of the Horse forum members, in the "Off Course" section.

I'm so sorry this happened to your friend. Please let her know that people from across the pond are wishing her the best.

 

[Lois Lame]

Good thinking, skyde.

 

[Sky’s-Legacy]

Tracey came into our country store yesterday, she seemed in good spirits despite everything she's been through. Keeping things crossed that her arm will heal just given time

 

[suebou]

Twyford m, if possible, actively encourage your friend to apply for benefits with the help of CAB, they have specialist paid workers to ensure she receives payments she is entitled to…..it may not be a fortune but it is a safety net which will help. Some aren’t means tested and CAB can advise and help with the application.

 

[Burnerbee]

Twyford m, if possible, actively encourage your friend to apply for benefits with the help of CAB, they have specialist paid workers to ensure she receives payments she is entitled to…..it may not be a fortune but it is a safety net which will help. Some aren’t means tested and CAB can advise and help with the application.

Just to note, CAB is 95+% volunteers.

 

[Supertrooper]

Was wondering how your friend was getting on?