Oh my gosh! My heart goes out to the family

Tragic accident.

The article says they were experienced around horses but something obviously upset the horse that day. It could be anyone of us at anytime tbh and devastating for the family.

I didn't finish the article so i'm not sure if they kept the horse or found him a new home.
 
What a heart-wrenchingly sad story. I cannot imagine how horrific it was to go through that. Just can't imagine it. Respect to the vet who sedated the horse - what an awful situation to find yourself in.

It is unclear what happened to the horse but one of the comments says that it wasn't put down.
 
He went in the back because the horse dislodged a partition I think. Article mentions the horse was initially calm after this but then freaked out.
This is terrifying and a dark reminder of their power and unpredictability.
 
stacey_lou said:
Just seen this and was shocked, can't imagine how they feel one hand you've lost your dad and husband which is awful in the other hand do you blame your horse or look for reasons why?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...reaked-horse-travelled-showjumping-event.html
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It is very sad what has happened and I have some understanding myself what they're going through although slightly different circumstances. Awful situation to find yourself in and wouldn't wish it or anything like on anyone.

At the risk of getting shot down and not for the first time, my stepdaughter got kicked in the head by my 17hh, I'm not going into detail as I don't feel I have to explain, also we were incredibly lucky in that she recovered and is now ok. I do however feel that you cannot blame the horse, they are animals and as such even the best behaved is unpredictable. The horse could have freaked out and felt threatened as in a relatively confined space?

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FfionWinnie said:
Don't think you would ever get over that! It doesn't mention what they did with the horse only that he had not had temperament issues previously.
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I don't think you do/would, it's still incredibly hard for me sometimes and like I said my stepdaughter is fine
 
I know this family. Competed against the daughter for many years in showjumping, she beat me everytime! Lovely family, but this was just a tragic accident. These things happen with horses. Mum started having her annual panic about me having horses when we heard about this, but you could as easily die in a car accident. Life is fragile, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't live it.

ETA Im still not sure what they have done with the horse. I know they left it at a local riding centre for a good while during the aftermath, not sure if it still there or not. Not sure I could keep the horse that did it.
 
MissTyc said:
This is terrifying and a dark reminder of their power and unpredictability.
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Horses - all of them even the tiny ones are extremely powerful and are predicatably unpredictable!
In modern terms - do a risk assessment before approaching!

He went in the back because the horse dislodged a partition I think. Article mentions the horse was initially calm after this but then freaked out.
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Never, ever, ever approach a problem with a horse from the rear!!! Keep as close to the sides as possible - then, even if they kick ( this is mostly to the front and back despite their ability to whip round) you will be nearer the point of origin than the full travel of a kick. One will bruise you - the other kill.

Oh and one thing very important - if you are frightened - don't go anywhere near one in trouble - let someone else sort it because sure as eggs is eggs you'll only make it worse.


And Dressagelove - yes life is so fragile - I only agreed to ponies and horse for my daughters after a discussion with Mrs Firstclass about only coming home with the saddle - during the time I rode there were eight deaths to girls I knew and many serious injuries.
 
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My gorgeous horse freaked out in a trailer once - luckily it was still at the yard, but I went in and got him out. He was rearing and getting his legs stuck over the breast bar and I really thought he would break something.

It's only afterwards I thought about the dangers to me. Faced with a horse in panic in a box I'm sure we'd all do the same as this man. It's a very sad reminder of how unpredictable and strong our horses are
 
Having been in a similar situation with a horse freaking out in the back of a box on the A1 a few weeks ago this is sending shivers down my spine.
We took the decision to leave the horse to it and drive to somewhere safe before trying to calm him down. Luckily, we had a positive outcome with only a few scrapes.

My thoughts go out to this family.
 
my sympathies to the family, what a tragic accident.

A lesson to us all, to assess the situation and the dangers, and wear a hard hat in any risky moments. Although I know from experience, when a horse freaks out, it all happens so quickly and you don't always have time.

so sad.
 
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