Sukistokes2
Well-Known Member
Well it's finally happened I've managed to fall off my Clydesdale, my first fall in a number of years. Although I'm rapidly approaching 50 , it seems I still bounce 
Yes I'm fine and so is Kevin.
I was at the local stressage , opening show of new season, thought I'd do the intros just to get our series score underway. Kev was fine, seemed chilled until I tried to mount at which point he shot off as I swung my leg over. I lost my only stirrup and also dropped my knitting. Off we went towards the car park at speed with me still on. I'd not even managed to clip on my air jacket. I was trying to get hold of the reins all the time trying to talk to him, when I realised we were heading for a car. I managed to turn his head and he shot side wards ........ Didn't go with him and landed on the bonnet of the Land Rover before sliding off and face planting in the gravel. I have a bruised cut knee and a lovely gravel rash on my face. ( car had a lovely dent! Thankfully owner completely un concerned, collects dents apparently) Everyone was lovely and looked after us. I popped in the shop and purchased a new hat, had a fiddle with the saddle and did my two tests. I knew I had to keep going or risk my hard earned confidence. They were only intros so over quite quickly. We scored over 68% in both and were second in both classes. I was given first slot by another rider so I was actually only in the saddle for just over ten minutes. Not sure what caused his reaction but we survived.
Lessons learnt....
1. No matter how quiet your horse is there are plenty of people at a show, most completely happy to help others mount! Use them!!!
2. When mounting, no matter how quiet, safe, sane your horse is , face him towards the blinking wall NOT the car park!
3. Equestrian people in an emergency are simply awesome, the nicest and most helpful people. I was very well looked after.
Vet coming out on Monday, saddler also booked. 111 called and I've been given the all clear.
Currently self medicating on a cheeky, fruity white !
Yes I'm fine and so is Kevin.
I was at the local stressage , opening show of new season, thought I'd do the intros just to get our series score underway. Kev was fine, seemed chilled until I tried to mount at which point he shot off as I swung my leg over. I lost my only stirrup and also dropped my knitting. Off we went towards the car park at speed with me still on. I'd not even managed to clip on my air jacket. I was trying to get hold of the reins all the time trying to talk to him, when I realised we were heading for a car. I managed to turn his head and he shot side wards ........ Didn't go with him and landed on the bonnet of the Land Rover before sliding off and face planting in the gravel. I have a bruised cut knee and a lovely gravel rash on my face. ( car had a lovely dent! Thankfully owner completely un concerned, collects dents apparently) Everyone was lovely and looked after us. I popped in the shop and purchased a new hat, had a fiddle with the saddle and did my two tests. I knew I had to keep going or risk my hard earned confidence. They were only intros so over quite quickly. We scored over 68% in both and were second in both classes. I was given first slot by another rider so I was actually only in the saddle for just over ten minutes. Not sure what caused his reaction but we survived.
Lessons learnt....
1. No matter how quiet your horse is there are plenty of people at a show, most completely happy to help others mount! Use them!!!
2. When mounting, no matter how quiet, safe, sane your horse is , face him towards the blinking wall NOT the car park!
3. Equestrian people in an emergency are simply awesome, the nicest and most helpful people. I was very well looked after.
Vet coming out on Monday, saddler also booked. 111 called and I've been given the all clear.
Currently self medicating on a cheeky, fruity white !
