I just want to let remind everyone to hug there
horses everyday. You could lose them at any moment. My friend and I
were on our way to the Rogue Riders endurance clinic on Sat. morning and I lost
control of my tow vehicle and my trailer swung us all the way around and turned
over on it's side. We were able to get her horse out fairly quickly, but
my boy was trapped inside for probably close to 1/2 an hour. The metal
panel that separated the tack room from the horse area came off of it's hinges
and had my boy's leg trapped betewwn the door and the spare tire. With the
help of three Good Samaritans and the grace of god we were able to get his leg
free and actually remove the panel from the trailer. Luckily for everyone
involved, Banjo was shut down and completely calm the whole time. The
scariest thing was when he was no longer trapped he still did not want to get
up. I had to pull his head up over his back and I believe this is rather
uncomfortable, but it convinced him to get up on his own. The CHP was
talking about putting chains on him and sliding him out. (no
thanks). But, to condense the rest of it, EVERYBODY is
ok. My friend and I were not hurt at all and our beautiful trusty
steeds came through it all with minor wounds and bruising. Epona watched
over us all that day. So, I just want to say, Be careful
everyone and be grateful for every second you have with your
horse(s).
And, although none of them will ever read this, I
want to say a heartfelt Thank You to all people who helped us through our
accident.
