its been a very tragic day! rip and vibes please

[china]

its been a sad day and i wouldnt want it to happen to anyone!
my best friend and friend went on a ride this morn at 7:30 usual route, the road is straight but didnt make a difference today, a car plowed straight into the back on my friends tb, she only bought him in july, his back end went through the windscreen serverly lacerating his back end, rider fell off and the horse ran up the road and ran into a lamp post he fell to the floor and died about 5 minutes later, rider has internal bruising but is other wise un hurt, whish i could say the same for her lovely tb , nothing fazed this horse and he looked after her well. its so sad, he was bleeding out serverly so even if the vet had got there i dont think they would have been able to save him, my thoughts really do go out to the family and a big well done to my best friend who stayed composed to handle the situation while rider was taken to hospital and her fab horse who stayed calm whils be taken back to the yard.
r.i.p
p.s, it wasnt the drivers fault, the low sun was in his eyes, but he takes full responsibility

 

[SillySausage]

I'm sorry to hear this. RIP little tb..

 

[welshied]

What an awful thing to happen.RIP

 

[Skippydo]

This is so tragic, I think this is the same story I read on H&H News page.
Big huge hug for all involved, what a tragic loss of what sounds a wonderful honest horse.
When I had my first horse at livery, we were always contious of the sun, not rising, but going down, it can be binding as has been proven in this case.
xx RIP horsey xx

 

[china]

yes thats the same story, as it was early there wernt alot of people around so i think they want witnesses to confirm the driver wasnt speading etc.

 

[rubyrumba]

That is dreadful, poor girl and poor horse. The sun can be dangerous. RIP.

 

[ladybones]

Absolutly tragic.. R.I.P little horse, run free xxx

 

[LittleSoph]

Jesus, that really is tragic!! RIP pony xxx

 

[Squeak]

RIP your poor friend she must be devastated

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

How very sad.

 

[Divasmum]

That is just horrific. Poor horse. Your friend must be in a terrible state of shock. Big hugs to you all.

 

[PnO]

Such a tragic story! I can only hope the little TB is galloping free somewhere in horsey heaven! Massive hugs to your friends x

 

[scotsmare]

What a terrible day. Hugs to you all and I hope your friend feels better soon xx

 

[indiat]

I am so sorry for your friends loss. Poor little horse, RIP.

 

[Jericho]

How horrible for all involved. RIP brave little horse

 

[f_s_]

So tragic! RIP and ((vibes)) for your friend, she'll need lots of hugs and support, poor, poor horse

 

[Moggy in Manolos]

How awful for all involved, my thoughts go out to your friend x

 

[Ashgrove]

What a tragic story, hugs and vibes for all

 

[PaintboxEDT]

how very sad,thoughts with everyone involved

R.I.P brave horse xx

 

[sykokat]

What a sad day. Hugs to your friend.

 

[AmyMay]

My heart goes out to you both. It's every riders worst nightmare. I am so, so sorry.

 

[dressage_diva]

((((((Hugs))))))

Sorry to hear of your friends grief and loss - my thoughts are with all those involved in the accident and yourself. I'm sure her gorgeous TB is running happily over Rainbow Bridge.

 

[measles]

How awful for you both.

 

[Sprout]

What a horrendous accident - my thoughts go out to all who were involved.

 

[jendie]

So, so very sorry. The sun can make driving difficult but surely if you can't see you should slow down!!!

 

[zeuscleoharmony]

I am so sorry to hear this terrible news and what a terrible shock for you both xxx I am sure your friend is devastated but am sure you are looking after her xxx Thinking of you and your horses xxx

 

[cellie]

Cant think of anything worse happening on hack out with friends .RIP best wishes to your friend x

 

[Ebenezer_Scrooge]

Sympathies to all involved xx

 

[savannahmelody]

Just awful (((((hugs))))) to all involved and RIP honest little TB run free xxxx

 

[LauraBR]

That is dreadful, your poor friend

Low sun does make driving conditions more difficult but it is not an excuse, it doesn't give drivers carte blanche to drive into whatever or whoever they fancy! A very harsh lesson for us all to drive according to conditions- if you can't see SLOW DOWN

Thank god your friend is ok though, it could have been an even more tragic story