Re: horse fell off mountain in CA?

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

Many years ago a horse fell off a trail in Virginia at an endurance ride and had
to be airlifted out.  It cost his rider every bit of $1000 if I remember right.
Air Nat'l Guard, First Aid people, etc. (Both were fine)

Teddy


Wrecksduke wrote:

> There was a horse and rider that was recently rescued by helicopter.  Actually
> I think there were at least 2 incidences within a two week period.  It seems
> the incidences occurred in part due to the El Nino rains.... and perhaps some
> poor luck or judgement.  One horse was rescued off an "island" - because it
> would not cross back over a fast flowing stream and the other was rescued from
> mud/quick sand situation in which its rider steered them into.
>
> I think the taxpayers paid for the rescues.
>
> These two events happened right here in southern California -- Los Angeles
> area... not in the mountains though... and one rider involved is an endurance
> rider.
>
> Remember to pay attention to where you are riding, especially after inclement
> weather.  You do not want to be on the evening news - especially if it costs
> us taxpayer's money.  Better to be on the news for saving taxpayer's money.
>
> Melody