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Re: [RC] RE:Learning from Riding Accidents - Kristen A Fisher - A. Perez - Kristen A FisherI agree to the [obvious] statements below. But there are probably some people that have had accidents that would do some things differently given a chance. Their input might be valuable to help others attempt to avoid the same outcomes. As my subject line said LEARNING from riding accidents - not eliminating all risk. Kristen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jonni Jewell" <jonnij@xxxxxxxx> To: "Ridecamp" <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 5:13 PM Subject: [RC] RE:Learning from Riding Accidents - Kristen A Fisher - A. Perez Being around horses is a risk. You can have an accident just as easy riding in your own yard, as you can on a 100 mile ride. Crap happens. Never forget that these 1000 pound animals have a brain of their own, and may decide to use it to think in a way you are not prepared for. Know you and your horses limitations on what you try to do. But again, all the prevention in the world can not stop some of the freak accidents that happen. If you really want to prevent ANY kind of accident, then don't ride. You can have even the safest looking trail have a hazard in it you or your horse does not see, you can have a bee sting your horse and send it bucking. A deer or other form of wildlife can suddenly spook even the most calm horse. There are just some things you can NOT prevent. Even riding in arenas can be a risk. I have hear of horses tripping and falling on riders in a groomed arena. Just took a bad step. It is up to each individual as to the risk level they decide to take with their animals. Jonni ============================================================ Common sense should also be a part of the decision making process. If you see someone who doesn't have any, hand them your tool box. ~ Lisa Salas - The Odd Farm ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================ ============================================================ There are 2 ways to win at this sport. You take a horse and race him for a short time and then find a new horse or you can take one horse , do the homework and spend many miles and years enjoying that horse. ~ Paddi Sprecher ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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