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	Oh wow Nancy, that is so good that you had your cell phone with you.   
I think you and Cindy are very right about the importance of having the  
cell phone ON the rider, not the horse.  I wished that I had a cell  
phone ON me, instead of in my saddlepack when my horse dumped me and  
ran home (we were riding alone).  I was fine, but I wanted to call to  
tell the people at the stable not to worry when they see a riderless  
horse blasting down to the barn. :)  Instead, when I got there, people  
were already out looking for me- and so I had to go run after them too.  
 It wasn't a big emergency, but it made me realize that it could have  
been if I was hurt and by myself.
	I'm one of those people who don't like things (like fanny packs) tied  
around my waist while riding.  Thanks Dabney for letting me know about  
the velcro phone holders.  Long Riders Gear has some nice-looking packs  
and safety gear, including an ankle pack for those interested:
http://secure.dns77.com/www_longridersgear_com/catalog/ 
product_info.php?products_id=76

Katie




On May 11, 2005, at 3:07 PM, Nancy Sturm wrote:

> Yes!  Cindy is so right.  I went off last fall and landed hard in an
> abandoned farm equipment yard (like concrete!).  I pulled my cell phone
> from my pocket, while lying flat on my back and called 911 and my  
> husband.
> Had an absolutely miserable 25 mile ride on a back board and two
> compression fractures of vertebrae, but I'd have been a lot more  
> miserable
> if I had to wait until someone noticed I was missing.
>
> Nancy Sturm
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Cindy Collins <ccollins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: 5/11/2005 2:25:53 PM
> > Subject: [RC]   re:  Pommel Packs-another thought
> >
> > When I read about losing the cell phone, I felt I needed to write and  
> > say
> > that you should never have your cell phone or GPS attached in any way  
> > to
> > the horse.  They need to be attached to your body.  They are most  
> > valuable
> > in an emergency...when you and your horse are parted and you need  
> > help.
> > BTW, I always get a cell number for ride management and write it on my
> > hand or vet card, so I can call for help if needed.  This past  
> > weekend I
> > felt terrible when a rider was hurt out on the trail and I had left my
> > cell phone in my truck accidentally.  Bet I won't forget again any  
> > time
> > soon.  Cindy
> >
> >
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