Pony stood on daughters foot

[Lacuna]

Took mini one (7yo) down to the yard today for a treat ride.

Allowed her to walk pony up to the gate but then the second I took my eyes off them to unbolt it he trod on the side of her foot trying to get his head down.

Ride didnt happen as it was getting late and he foot was painful. Got her home and the bruising is minimal and doesn't seem to be swelling. She can stand and walk a bit on it but we'll see how it is in the morning

Feel terribly guilty about this happening as she's my only one and her dad is on my case about letting it happen. He is remembering the PITA which was her broken leg last winter (scooter related injury). But the more horsy part of me keeps thinking this is what happens with ponies and shell learn not to let it happen again.

Heads in a bit of crap place at the mo. Apologies for long post

 

[Upthecreek]

It’s hard, but try not to beat yourself up about it. These things happen. You can’t watch them every second and it doesn’t sound serious. Yes you can wrap kids in cotton wool and never let them do anything independently, but where is the fun in that and how do they learn anything?

 

[splashgirl45]

we all have to learn that horses feet will trample us if we are not careful so she has learned her lesson very early and should be much more aware in future, i learned the lesson but sometimes the bloomin horses get clever when you are not giving them your whole attention. very painful///

 

[Barton Bounty]

It happens , it will probably happen again... but its a learning curve .. just wait till she falls off 😂 im kidding about that one lol... these things happen dont blame yourself 🤗

 

[Peregrine Falcon]

Must have been a day for it. My 10yo who doesn't ride was leading eldest son's pony into the stable and she trod on his foot. He has been shown how to lead safely. I told him to stop crying and stuck his foot in a bucket of water! Accidents happen.

 

[Gloi]

Make sure she knows this is why she always needs to have good boots on around the ponies

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Not your fault at all, like people say accidents happen. Felt bad enough when H stood on non horsey OH'S foot, I'd asked him to hold him just while I locked the gate (coded padlock) before going for a hack as could see him (H) being a prat about the noise of the chain, he had strict instruction do not let go! Typically a rattly van came past I could half see what was about to happen but powerless to prevent it. What does H do- runs sideways straight onto his foot. He didn't let go though!! Every other time he would have been fine but typically it had to be when the rattly van went by I still felt bad though.
If her foot is just bruised and as long as she isn't allergic or anything when H jumped backwards onto my foot then stamped down when I scared him further swearing at the pain I found arnica spray (think boots do it) really helped worth checking it's ok for kids but definitely helped

Like others said explain to her that's why its always important to wear safety gear when handling them

 

[Lacuna]

Thanks all. I suppose we can't help feeling responsible even for accidents.

Luckily she was in her wellies at the time which helped to protect her a bit. Two outer toes looking ike they're developing a good bruise but we can wiggle them and it's only a 'bit hurtie' tonight.

I think she'll be a bit more careful next time!

 

[honetpot]

My daughter broke the same arm twice consecutive summers. She is accident prone so my husband was used to her coming in with cut lips, grazed knees and the odd head wound, and that was done in the house walking in to doors. She will learn and you will both get used to it.

 

[maya2008]

Normal stuff. I would have made my kids ride anyway - but they are at the yard all the time so they know the deal!

 

[The Trooper]

It's one of those lessons that everyone needs to learn the hard way. I've been stood on more than once and had some pretty impressive bruises.

 

[Green Bean]

My daughter (not so young 17) has had her foot ‘crushed’ multiple times, once leaving a small scar. The reaction to it becomes less each time with a little less cussing 🤣

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

I still remember on numerous occasions getting into the car on the way home from riding school with a throbbing foot inside my boot as a kid lol, still happens to me now! These things happen.

 

[Bs_mum]

Even adults get stood on at times, just last week my warmblood stood on my foot as I turned him out. Don’t beat yourself up.

 

[Clodagh]

Wellies are hopeless and offer no support at all. My smalls (back in the day) always wore leather joddy boots around the ponies, even if they were in shorts.

 

[Keith_Beef]

My daughter (not so young 17) has had her foot ‘crushed’ multiple times, once leaving a small scar. The reaction to it becomes less each time with a little less cussing 🤣

That will be an effect of the nerves getting pruned...