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Last night i got to the yard and one of the girls came over crying and says "there's been an accidant H stood on one of the dogs (tiny king charles spaniel) and she's died.
Apparently the owner (yard manager) was in the field poo picking with the dog running around and H went up to the dog to sniff it then she turned round to run off and he trotted after her (no nastiness no ears back or maliciouness) and stood on her leg she fell over and then as he was still trotting and she had stopped he stood on her head. They took her to the vets an she died bit later.
I feel terrible, I was devistated cryed my eyes out. Didn't no what to do or say other than i'm so sorry. YM said not to worry or blame H as was an accidant (but in reality i know that he's going to get blamed for it)
They were all crying and burried her in the garden.
I feel terrible for her and her daughter.
I'm dreading going down tonight as have no idea what i'm going to say or do.
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Oh honey, what a sad story!!! Your YM is right though, accidents happen and it's not anyone's fault, certainly not your horse's! Animals will always behave in unpredictable ways and things can go wrong, but no one should blame your horse any more than they should blame the poor dog.

Hang in there!
 
These things happen, as hard as that sounds
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I am always wary of horses around dogs - horses are just so big in comparison, and an old/small dog just cannot get out of the way of hooves. There is no way you can blame your horsey - it could have happened with any horse or pony.

Hugs xx I hope they dont make you feel bad
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(((Hugs))). It's horrible but it's just one of those things, I'm sure no-one thinks it was anythimg but a terrible accident.

All you can say is how very sorry you are.
 
Poor thing what an awful thing to happen. But it is not your fault. You could take some flowers to say how sorry you are that the accident happened??
 
You must feel awful but it really isn’t your fault.

This is why dogs shouldn’t be allowed to run about round loose horses, i have to keep telling the girls at our yard they all has little jack russle types and my lad is 18hh with big feet, the dog wouldn’t stand a chance.

Hope they don’t blame you or your horse.
 
I say the same as all the above - a terrible accident but really not your fault or horsey's. If it would make you feel better, perhaps you could offer to plant a tree in dog's name or supply a tub of plants for the yard in her memory?

Big hugs though - I can imagine how terribly upset you must bexxxxxxxxx
 
I really feel for you - what an awful thing to happen. But, and I dont mean to sound harsh, but horses can react in different ways and having loose dogs around them is taking a chance. My horse does not like dogs (after being chased by them in early life) and in fact has been known to try and chase and stamp on a rabbit and a black bird in my paddock.
 
Agree with the others.

The horse can't be blamed. The only person at fault is the YM for not having her dog in a safe place
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Poor dog
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That is very sad news but please remember that any horse could of done the same, whiles dogs are running around horses feet, there is always a risk of been kicked, trodden on, bitten etc be it by accident or purposely done by the horse, its a risk every dog owner takes.
You have no need to feel bad, all horses are nosey and like to play along with the dogs running around and its not your fault the dog was in the field to begin with. (((hugs)))

RIP little doggie.
 
OMG That's awful!
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I can imagine you feel terrible. Feel sorry for everyone involved - including poor little dog and H
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Hopefully they will be ok with you, as it wasn't your fault, nor your horses from the sound of it. 18 months ago my horse kicked YO's horse and fractured his hock - he is her pride and joy (she's had him since foal) and it was touch and go as to whether he would survive, let al one be ridden agin.

I felt horrendous, so I know how you must feel. Just lie low for a while, let them know how sorry you are about it and hopefully things will be ok. I couldn't help feeling guilty but just remember it wasn't your fault and they probably don't blame you/your horse (even though they will be very upset). {{{hugs}}}
 
Thanks guys.
Ive already bought some flowers to take down with me.

My horse is quirky to say the least and has been acting up under saddle recently however he is not malicious and just know that this is another thing that will be added to his negitive C.V.
We do have two other horses on the yard who dont like dogs that have actually been known to charge at dogs but not H hes just inquisative.
I feel really sorry for H and i know this might sound selfish but why always him?!?
 
Because it always happens to the nice people
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I'm really sorry to hear about the dog, horrible thing to happen. But do agree with others. People that leave dogs loose round horses run this risk i'm afraid. They're big, unpredictable creatures. It doesn't make it easier i know but your ponio isn't to blame. If anyone does start to mutter things then just tell them that they should be ashamed of themselves and that there's already enough heartache without nastiness getting involved.
 
So sorry to hear what happened, but I agree with everyone else - not your fault. It doesn't sound like anyone is going to hold it against you.

RIP doggie
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really sorry to hear this but everyone is right, its not your horses fault. I brought my westie to the yard seven years ago hoping to combine the exercising - never again! He was such a nuisance and my horse actually had to jump over him in the arena to avoid standing on him. It can happen, they should have been watching him. I'm sure they will appreciate they you fell terrible and have bought the flowers. Can I ask, why do you think your horse is getting a bad rep with them?
 
Oh that's so sad. But it truly was an accident and I'm sure everyone will realise that. Still very upsetting though of course. You take care of yourself.
 
H not the most chilled of horses and when i bought him he was an out and out swine!!! Complete stress head who only did what he wanted, so wouldnt/couldnt work in an outline, was stressy in the stable, wouldnt load etc. Now after sooo much hard work and lots of lessons alot more chilled, working lovely however still occassionally unpredicable. Recently had a set back with our work when i asked too much jumping height wise. We had a fall and he's taken a step back to his stressy old ways and gained a new habbit of rearing had all his back checked etc and now settled back down and infact had a lovely lesson last night.
But he's still got that "unpredictable" tag. He's a complicated horse i surpose unlike the majority of the other horses on the yard.
But on this occasion i honestly feel he didnt do much wrong.
Maybe i'm panicing about nothing and they will understand, but still doesnt stop me dreading going down tonight!
 
Well, he wasn't doing any stressy behaviour when they accident happened and personally I think its a bit irresponsible to let a dog run around a field of horses while you're attention is on some thing else! Cheer up, it will probably be OK.
 
Good luck. I have a little JRT who was trodden on by my own horse once (went in the stable when I wasn't looking). I would never blame any horse - the dog owner takes full responsibility if they let their dog off around horses.
Very sad for everyone and it is nice that you are taking a peace offering but I hope they don't blame you or your horse.
 
Oh dear, like everyone else says don't blame yourself or your horse, it isn't your fault. I am sure the dog's owners will be fine with you and your horse they will just be feeling really sad and sore about it all right now. I think the flowers are a really good idea, all the best.
 
Of course your horse wasn't to blame. If there is any guilt it should be with the YM for allowing the dog in the field with horses. I would never take my dogs into a field with horses, anything can happen and a simple kick in the right place would be enough to kill even a large dog.

Maybe take a bunch of flowers as condolence, but please don't blame yourself for something that was completely beyond your control.
 
Sorry, but another reason I don't think dogs should be on yards.

I am sorry for the dog and the way you are feeling, and of course have sympathy with the dog's owner, who will hopefully think more carefull in future.
 
Oh, don't be hard on yourself. It was an accident and really up to the person in charge of the dog to keep an eye on things and ensure the dog is safe.

I took my little dog up the yard once and he ran into the field with the three shires and stood right in the middle of the three of them - and they were stomping their feet about. Hubby said to look away cos there was absolutely nothing we could do but on that occassion he saw sense and scurried into our arms. If he had been killed, cos thats what would have happened, it would have been totally our fault, not the horses or their owner's.

Any blame apportioned to H really is very unfair and off the mark compltely and anyone with the slightest bit of common sense would realise this so don't worry about what you think might be said or what is said - it was an accident.
 
That is very sad indeed, but it is not your fault, so do not blame yourself or let others get away with doing so. Its a hard lesson to learn but i do not think dogs should be taken out into the fields with horses like that as these things can happen
With time it will ease, but do not feel its your fault x
 
So sad for the poor dog and daughter, but i've always been against dogs being loose around horses for this very reason. It was a terrible accident and the only person who could have avoided it would have been the ym. Especially if he has this 'reputation' then she should have been more careful. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks, it's none of their beeswax.

Hope tonight went ok and no one said anything stupid. Chin up. x
 
what a horrible accident and that is exactly what it was, an accident!
I just heard tonight about a horse kicking and injuring a dog in the field and my first question, was why wasa dog in teh field.
I bet the YO is beating herself up for this, she must know that she was taking a risk.
You have bought flowers and apologised. I think that should really be the end of it.
My horse used to always be the one getting the bad press so i know how you feel. Hope you do better than me at developing thick skin lol.

the other thing would be perhaps to get a plant that could be planted in doggys memory where she is buried.

then i would certainly leave it and move on,
 
everyone is right,it's not your fault I have 4 horses and four dogs, my youngest Ben started to chase after my 4 year old, so he's like the other 3 either left in the car or tied up until I'm ready to take them for a walk. My O/H built me a dogrun only Ben could jump out, so sorting that problem out
 
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