I have to share what happened to me. I
basically gew up riding horses. My sister and I would ride every chance we
got, and ride for hours at a time. It is amazing our horses never tied up
or became lame. My husband and I wer buying and sellinf\g horses for about
8 years. Then he started raising beef cows. Three years ago I
decided I wanted a horse agian. We purchased two at an auction, (all of
our horses have come from auctions). We saddled them up the next day and
off we went. We had no problem with them getting them saddled, and they
both moved out relly nice. About 45 minutes into our ride I was
thrown. I got back on and rode for another 10 minutes and was thrown
again. This time I was unable to remount, I couldn't even walk. I
had severley sprained my ankle and was off work for two weeks. Two weeks
after the incidnet we went back to the auction so I could get a different
horse. This time I bought a 18yr old standardbred gelding that was being
ridden by a 10 yr old boy. I have to say I made my husband ride this horse
first, and for quite some time I was fearful especially in wide open
spaces. My old horse has turned out to be the best horse I have ever
had. Yes he does startle at certain things, but has never unseated
me. He is 23 now and still goint strong. I now have enough
confidence to be riding a 3yr old filly.
