Dangerous stallion?

[ihatework]

Am I the only one thinking the stallion may have a brain tumour? That would explain the behaviour at least. Most likely I am wrong thought

Never even crossed my mind. It could do of course, but more likely just to be an isolated/frustrated/poorly managed horse doing what stallions have the potential to do if unhappy

 

[spotty_pony2]

Omg that’s horrific! Her pony is a hero!

 

[shortstuff99]

Never even crossed my mind. It could do of course, but more likely just to be an isolated/frustrated/poorly managed horse doing what stallions have the potential to do if unhappy

Agree, I used to live in Florida and there are wild horses there and one day in front of everyone the stallion attacked a gator and killed it. That really showed me what they are truly capable of if they want to!

I really hope your friend is able to heal as best as she can and gets the justice she deserves.

 

[MagicMelon]

Nothing as of yet, it looks as if it's been put in the barn so at least not loose near the footpath

Thats good news its nowhere near the path at least. Sounds like a miserable existence for the stallion though - to be that angry in the first place to do that. Quite terrifying that horses can do that, I guess we forget how big and dangerous they are capable of being. So terribly awful for your friend.

I also, was attacked by a horse (not a stallion) as a child and have permanent damage which was life changing to a degree.

 

[seriously festive equine]

Praying for your friends recovery!

 

[Exasperated]

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So the scars are pretty horrific
She's got nerve damage in both hands/arms, still trying to work out why the other arm is affected but it's potentially from her neck/spine. Her bad wrist is terrible, they've done ops but there's now a bone sticking out on the top and she's got no range of movement or feeling so having to get it looked at privately to find out if anything can be done.
Pain is increasing too.

NHS answer to the issues is morphine (she's got bad kidneys - hardly going to help!) and physio.

She's riding and getting back on her feet. But the impact it's had on her is awful

Your poor, poor friend, my heart turns over.
Riding, being back around her horses will be so important to physical and mental health, to improving her whole life. Is there no way that special little mare can be appropriately retained?
From experience: have any of your friend's specialists yet investigated Complex Regional Pain Syndrome? There's only a short window to try and reverse such nerve damage, but afterwards, amelioration at best.
For what it's worth (and also with a history of kidney issues), Oramorph WORKS against pain (despite some medics disclaiming it for nerve-based), alongside regular/daily physio in a warm hydro pool - a likely significant difference to her feeling and progress in the immediate future. All the best luck in the world.

 

[TwyfordM]

So she's been for a second opinion abroad, they are in absolute horror over the mess the NHS has made of a fix. But not much they can do to repair now as the bones and tissues are just so messed up by both the accident and the subsequent surgery

They said they can potentially look again further down the line when she's in better overall health (blood loss and meds affecting her kidneys) but at the mo any kind of post operative infection, it's looking likely they'd have to amputate, so not worth the risk.

Not letting that stop them though .. still flying one handed ...

 

[TwyfordM]

She's also developed a bloody shoulder marking over the last few months, very strange given the legend around it. Protected her mum at all costs

 

[ihatework]

Mare of a lifetime

 

[Sossigpoker]

So she's been for a second opinion abroad, they are in absolute horror over the mess the NHS has made of a fix. But not much they can do to repair now as the bones and tissues are just so messed up by both the accident and the subsequent surgery

They said they can potentially look again further down the line when she's in better overall health (blood loss and meds affecting her kidneys) but at the mo any kind of post operative infection, it's looking likely they'd have to amputate, so not worth the risk.

Not letting that stop them though .. still flying one handed ...

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I'm actually crying over her spirit that refuses to be crushed.
I mean both the incredible lady and her incredible equine partner!

 

[Titchy Reindeer]

So she's been for a second opinion abroad, they are in absolute horror over the mess the NHS has made of a fix. But not much they can do to repair now as the bones and tissues are just so messed up by both the accident and the subsequent surgery

They said they can potentially look again further down the line when she's in better overall health (blood loss and meds affecting her kidneys) but at the mo any kind of post operative infection, it's looking likely they'd have to amputate, so not worth the risk.

Not letting that stop them though .. still flying one handed ...

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"Loved" for the photo and the determination of your friend.
I definitely don't "love" the mess that has been made of her hand. Still wishing her and that brave little mare all the best and brighter days.

 

[cauda equina]

What TP said

It's fantastic to see T back on board

 

[Esmae]

I'm in tears over that picture and the indomitable spirit of your friend and that utterly amazing little mare. Go go girls, you've both earned this time in spades.

 

[TwyfordM]

It's so lovely to see her back on board, they've got a training ride with EGB coming up in a couple of weeks, officially a Para rider as of last night when she got the confirmation through. Which I know is a tough pill to swallow, but she will smash it, as she always does

 

[OldNag]

Brilliant to see her back on board
Onwards and upwards x

 

[ElectricChampagne]

Oh so good she's back in the saddle after all she's been through. Hopefully she will have many more happy hours I. The saddle of her angel of a mare

 

[HappyHollyDays]

That’s an incredible photo and good on her for not giving in after such an horrific episode. Wishing T all the best to her and her beautiful mare as a newly categorised para rider. Seriously in awe of her xx

 

[misst]

What a horrible discovery to find out things could have been done better so sorry for your friend.
I love that photo of them together and I hope they continue to fly together x Such spirit from both of them.

 

[sky1000]

I have googled the bloody shoulder marking - blimey! I do so hope they can continue to be together. Agree that it is horrible that things could have been done better

 

[TwyfordM]

And the day we were never sure would come!
Few tears this morning when they set off for their first ride since the accident. Teapot Trace and the 3 legged bravest little Arab

Not even 6 months since the attack, soooo proud of them both

 

[TwyfordM]

Some nice pre ride snuggles for the best pony too

She even managed to clip one handed quite impressed!

 

[ElectricChampagne]

That's amazing news. What little superstars. Here's to many more!

 

[suebou]

Incredible! Note to self, stop moaning about sore back and just get on with it!

 

[meleeka]

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And the day we were never sure would come!
Few tears this morning when they set off for their first ride since the accident. Teapot Trace and the 3 legged bravest little Arab

Not even 6 months since the attack, soooo proud of them both

Aww that made me a bit teary. What lovely, happy faces from both of them!

 

[Tarragon]

She and her lovely mare are just amazing! Inspirational

 

[misst]

The smile on her face says everything. What a wonderfully brave pair. Lovely picture of her daughter and the pony too

 

[TwyfordM]

The smile on her face says everything. What a wonderfully brave pair. Lovely picture of her daughter and the pony too

It's the smile on Sats face that gets me so happy and proud to have mum back on board and be back out endurance riding!

 

[oldandgold]

Jeez. that has sent shivers down my spine (in a good way). Talk about triumph over adversity,

 

[TwyfordM]

Jeez. that has sent shivers down my spine (in a good way). Talk about triumph over adversity,

Tough as nails the pair of them. Been training for months, worked out the best adaptions (bridged reins, shorter but more frequent training, thankfully they were all broken in by T and work off voice and seat more than anything else)

She's back to riding all 4, although focusing the main fitness training on two, which in itself is a huge accomplishment! The horses are adapting to the new reins and the one handed riding well too

 

[TwyfordM]

She's been told there's damage to her nervous system this week too that was missed, where the stallion got her in the back of the neck, which is affecting the "good" arm as well, so the fact she's out racing days later is insane!