Wishfilly
Well-Known Member
Given they had cantered and then the rider had come to a halt, I assume the ride leader did assess that the situation had changed and stopped the ride. But unfortunately, that's when the accident happened.
The next step might be dismounting the ride, but there's lots of reasons why that's a difficult choice for a ride leader to make and it may not be the safest course of action.
Being a ride leader is hugely difficult and responsible job- often not well paid, either. Of course, it can be a great job, too! But I don't think it's reasonable to suggest that ride leaders can prevent all accidents from happening, if only they make the right decisions.
The next step might be dismounting the ride, but there's lots of reasons why that's a difficult choice for a ride leader to make and it may not be the safest course of action.
Being a ride leader is hugely difficult and responsible job- often not well paid, either. Of course, it can be a great job, too! But I don't think it's reasonable to suggest that ride leaders can prevent all accidents from happening, if only they make the right decisions.