Shocked at H+H advice not to wear too much hi-viz

WOW!! Nah! They are fantastic!! I prefer the daylight one- really drives home that you should wear hi-vix even when it's bright and sunny!
 
there has been a road traffic accident tonight in a local village (waterhayes village) with 3 teenagers on horse back and a car with trailer the horse had to be shot at the side of the road.

im trying to find out if they were wearing hi viz

although ive just been shot down for asking, by someone who didnt know the girl or the horse in question.... go figure
 
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OMG that's terrible :(. Let us know what you find out - it could so easily have been the kids I saw out last night.

The fact is that if the horse had to be shot, it was still alive after impact, and most probably would have been in incredible pain, terrified and suffering. That is the reality. Fact.
 
NAH - wow they are amazing! the comparison one is the best IMO.

For those who keep referring to a christmas tree...maybe you could add some baubles!

I love the fact this thread has kept going - I haven't read the article but from the short quotes that people have kindly posted. I would certainly agree with the majority of people on here.
 
Oh how awful :'( That's my worst nightmare. If I ever get hit, I want it to be instant or not serious. I don't want to have to get someone to shoot him while he's lying in pain.

Those poor poor people and horses.
 
shysmum said:
OMG that's terrible :(. Let us know what you find out - it could so easily have been the kids I saw out last night.

The fact is that if the horse had to be shot, it was still alive after impact, and most probably would have been in incredible pain, terrified and suffering. That is the reality. Fact.
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Nah said:
Oh how awful :'( That's my worst nightmare. If I ever get hit, I want it to be instant or not serious. I don't want to have to get someone to shoot him while he's lying in pain.

Those poor poor people and horses.
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apparently there is some debate as to whether the car was being driven too fast and hit the horse.... or the horse spooked in front of the trailer..

other people riding out at that time said they saw a large car pulling an empty rattly trailer and it was being driven at speed.

as soon as i know if the teens were wearing hi viz i will post it up.

i was 1st on the scene at a road traffic accident with a horse (with no hi viz on as it escaped from a field) when i lived in Scotland. it was terrible. the chest had been ripped open, the front leg was broken back on itself and the lower jaw bone was hanging off. i kept its head on the floor with my knees as i stroked its neck and tried to stop it from standing up. it took about 15 mins to die. the vet didnt get there in time to put it out of its misery i will never forget it. so i know 1st hand how important it is to be seen.


*EDIT* ive just heard that the horses hind leg was nearly torn off in the accident, so i assume excessive speed has played a big part in this
 
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Oh, True Dragon, that's so upsetting :( I don't think I could deal with that. I get horrifically upset just by seeing a dead frog or whatever on the road. Sounds like you were extremely brave and did just the right thing.

A rattly trailer was what spooked Ned and made him fall on the road and dump me, thankfully we were both ok, just a bit sore. It's also what nearly killed a horse and rider near me (saw that, plenty of blood, but nothing too terrible).
He's normally fine with them, but it 'jumped out at him', scared the living daylights out of the poor creature.
 
Nah said:
Oh, True Dragon, that's so upsetting :( I don't think I could deal with that. I get horrifically upset just by seeing a dead frog or whatever on the road. Sounds like you were extremely brave and did just the right thing.

A rattly trailer was what spooked Ned and made him fall on the road and dump me, thankfully we were both ok, just a bit sore. It's also what nearly killed a horse and rider near me (saw that, plenty of blood, but nothing too terrible).
He's normally fine with them, but it 'jumped out at him', scared the living daylights out of the poor creature.
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one went past me on sunday too... i though OMG!!!! but my cob didnt bat an eyelid thank god! it was speeding though, and didnt slow down for us at all... thank goodness my boy is quite bombproof!
 
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Love, Love, Love
 
true dragon said:
there has been a road traffic accident tonight in a local village (waterhayes village) with 3 teenagers on horse back and a car with trailer the horse had to be shot at the side of the road.
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Awful for everyone involved... :(

Were any of the kids injured do you know True Dragon?
 
That is brilliant Nah, you are really talented!

I don't want to put a damper on things, do you need to check about copyright on the Bertie Bassett? Or would that only be needed if it were to be used in publicity? Mind you "High Viz for Horses - sponsored by Bassett's" has a bit of a ring to it.
 
true dragon said:
there has been a road traffic accident tonight in a local village (waterhayes village) with 3 teenagers on horse back and a car with trailer the horse had to be shot at the side of the road.

im trying to find out if they were wearing hi viz
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true dragon said:
apparently there is some debate as to whether the car was being driven too fast and hit the horse.... or the horse spooked in front of the trailer..

other people riding out at that time said they saw a large car pulling an empty rattly trailer and it was being driven at speed.

as soon as i know if the teens were wearing hi viz i will post it up.


*EDIT* ive just heard that the horses hind leg was nearly torn off in the accident, so i assume excessive speed has played a big part in this
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TERRIBLE NEWS IM AFRAID. THE GIRLS WERE NOT WEARING HI VIZ. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL INVOLVED THIS RTA THIS EVENING.

RIP MAGNIFICENT ANIMAL
 
Tinypony - Yea, I think it's only against the law if I claim he's my creation or get money from it. I do a lot of fan art :P (Not usually of a man made out of sweets!)

True Dragon - Oh goodness :'( the poor thing! I hope it didn't have to suffer for long.
 
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