Hickstead dies in the ring......

Allover said:
Obviously not, there are already some "tribute" vids on Youtube of him doing what he did best. Quite why it was deemed reasonable to post a vid of him in the throes of death is quite beyond me. Where is the dignity for him in doing that, a great horse turned into a morbid circus act. I am actually disgusted that it was posted on here:(
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get over yourself.
 
I think its distubing that a upload of this horses death has been plastered all over the internet. How do you think the rider, owner, grooms would feel seeing this everywhere. Do you not think they have suffered enough watching it for real. I'm sorry but some people make me sick
 
Allover said:
Obviously not, there are already some "tribute" vids on Youtube of him doing what he did best. Quite why it was deemed reasonable to post a vid of him in the throes of death is quite beyond me. Where is the dignity for him in doing that, a great horse turned into a morbid circus act. I am actually disgusted that it was posted on here:(
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But there's a warning on Youtube as well :confused:
 
Allover said:
Or what? Bet you were sooo proud of yourself to have found and posted that before anyone else. Saddo!
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Why, did you want the honour?

I looked for it on YT as living in Italy equestrian coverage/news is almost inexistent and yes, I was curious. I'm sure you would have known what the link contained so why did you open it?
 
Fairynuff said:
.......awful:(
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Fairynuff,

thank you for posting that. I now have a better understanding of what actually happened.

As you say, awful. The horse didn't suffer or understand. That was left to the audience, owners and those of us who've viewed your post.

R.I.P Hickstead, and my condolences to those who held you dear.

a.
 
RIP to a wonderful horse, such a shame. Does anyone have footage of the rider tribute? Would be fitting to put that on here
 
One of the greatest SJ horses of our times collapses and DIES in the ring and people need to see a VIDEO to UNDERSTAND what actually happened. Am i missing something here, is it that difficult to comprehend?
 
Alec Swan said:
Fairynuff,

thank you for posting that. I now have a better understanding of what actually happened.

As you say, awful. The horse didn't suffer or understand. That was left to the audience, owners and those of us who've viewed your post.

R.I.P Hickstead, and my condolences to those who held you dear.

a.
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I agree.
 
Allover said:
One of the greatest SJ horses of our times collapses and DIES in the ring and people need to see a VIDEO to UNDERSTAND what actually happened. Am i missing something here, is it that difficult to comprehend?
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Personally I found it quite cathartic. I've seen a heart attack before, I knew what I was going to see and I was reassured that he went quickly and wouldn't have suffered. I had a good cry and now I feel better.
I didn't even know the horse. I'm personally more bemused by how sad it made me to hear he'd died. More than some celebrities...
 
Allover said:
One of the greatest SJ horses of our times collapses and DIES in the ring and people need to see a VIDEO to UNDERSTAND what actually happened. Am i missing something here, is it that difficult to comprehend?
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How many of us have actually seen a horse die in these circumstances? I've seen horses PTS of course but not suffer a heart attack. It is terribly sad for everybody connected with this horse but an education, possibly, to others and doesn't take away from the achievements during the horse's lifetime.
 
I must say I clicked on expecting to see tributes not the actual event. However I dont see the problem with it. To be honest I found it reassuring that he went so quickly and painlessly. I hope if I loose one of mine its as quick and while they are still feeling happy and apparently enjoying life.
 
the watcher said:
How many of us have actually seen a horse die in these circumstances? I've seen horses PTS of course but not suffer a heart attack. It is terribly sad for everybody connected with this horse but an education, possibly, to others and doesn't take away from the achievements during the horse's lifetime.
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Yep we must agree to disagree, the bottom line is that it is a situation you can do nothing about except stand and watch, and it is horrific.

If you need to watch that sort of thing to understand it then go ahead if it helps it helps. I was under the impression this was more of a tribute thread and i dont think it should have been posted on here :)
 
Thank you for posting that vid, he didnt look to be stressed or suffering needlessly. what a shame for Hickstead, he was a fabulous horse and a joy to watch doing what he loved best.

Heart goes out to owners, riders and caregivers of this lovely stallion.

RIP Hickstead xxx
 
Agree did not have to watch it, but shocking but over quickly and lot worse ways of dying even in humans! RIP.
 
How awful and such a shock - just goes to show it can happen to any horse (or anybody I guess) without any warning. I haven't watched the video - I don't feel the need. I think though some people do need to watch these things as in a way i guess there is some sort of reassurance to know the horse did not suffer, he did not have some horrific injury and have to wait to be PTS in front of a crowd of people.

I have seen a horse die in the same sort of way as Hickstead, it was a horrid shock as the horse was being giddy and trotting round merrily shortly before. On that occasion the rider was very lucky to get away unscathed - the horse actually threw him clear before he went down. It's horrific but it happens. RIP Hickstead.
 
PapaFrita said:
Personally I found it quite cathartic. I've seen a heart attack before, I knew what I was going to see and I was reassured that he went quickly and wouldn't have suffered. I had a good cry and now I feel better.
I didn't even know the horse. I'm personally more bemused by how sad it made me to hear he'd died. More than some celebrities...
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I'm afraid I found it cathartic as well. He looked so well and it was so quick, and he was treated with such dignity as far as the circumstances allowed. If I had not looked, I would always have wondered what exactly happened and it might have become worse in my imagination than it actually was. And as a competitor myself, I know horses do sometimes have heart attacks when you are on them, and it might just help me to react quickly and correctly if, god forbid, I ever find myself in the same situation.
 
yes, the video is disturbing...but if you don't want to watch it...don't watch it.

I watched it and it did upset me, but I'm glad I watched it.

It happened...there were cameras there. TBH I'd rather watch this footage than someones footage off an iPhone or the like!

RIP Hickstead, thoughts go out to Eric Lamaze and the team
 
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