BRIDGMOHAN: Out Indefinitely

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

I haven't had any extremely bad falls that were actually classified as falls since I was twelve when I broke my wrist. All the other times I have gotten hurt badly are when I was either on the ground or when the horse fell.

I got kicked in the face by a 2 yo once and had a broken nose. The bruised hoof print on my face was actually pretty funny. He wanted to give me beauty marks.

The next year, I had another 2 yo kick up at me in the stall at a show, and come down on my foot. That broke every single one of my toes, but I still managed to put on my tall boot and ride him in a dressage test the next day.

My middle finger is also crooked and I broke a bone in my hand one time too.

But, I train young horses so it is inevitable that I get hurt. I just always shrugged it off and got right back to doing what I loved to do as quickly as my body would allow me. Unconditional love...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

OMG did you see a doctor?

I was in traction for months...but once again still able to use the phone to make my bets and......big sigh of relief....continue to fund the game.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I was in traction for months...but once again still able to use the phone to make my bets and......big sigh of relief....continue to fund the game.

you know, at your age it might be time to look into getting a courier like dixie has...to place your bets and run your errands for you

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I slipped on the way to the windows once and skinned my knee....but don't worry.....I still got all my bets in and was thus able to continue to fund the game.

I know a good attorney if you want to file...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

you know, at your age it might be time to look into getting a courier like dixie has...to place your bets and run your errands for you

I will continue to put myself at risk to support the game I love.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I remember my first fall the most...it took forever to hit the ground. My pony bolted and every few strides I lost a stirrup and rein. I seriously just wanted to get it over with, but couldn't imagine employing the skills you are taught in learning to fall, so instead I landed on my neck. 12 hands may not be very big, but when you're meeting the ground it seems a very long trip!

It's a long way down for sure! When you get the wind knocked out of you it seems as if you're still landing, too. I haven't fallen in several years, but the last time I fell, I fell off of a 17.3 hand hanoverian. I didn't think I was ever going to hit the ground. LOL

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I know a good attorney if you want to file...

I have my own catastrophic injury insurance.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

I will continue to put myself at risk to support the game I love.

I just don't want to see anything untimely happen to you...I want you to be able to continue to fund the game.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

I just don't want to see anything untimely happen to you...I want you to be able to continue to fund the game.

What I admire most about myself is that the horse I bet, after incurring that horrible injury, lost and yet.....I still love him.

[kentuckyrosesinmay]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

I remember my first fall the most...it took forever to hit the ground. My pony bolted and every few strides I lost a stirrup and rein. I seriously just wanted to get it over with, but couldn't imagine employing the skills you are taught in learning to fall, so instead I landed on my neck. 12 hands may not be very big, but when you're meeting the ground it seems a very long trip!

The first time I fell off was actually my first time on a horse. It was a warning sign from God that I didn't listen to saying don't ride the horses!...lol. I was very very very young, and on an old horse. Well, he tripped up and being an inexperienced young rider, I went right over his neck. He wan't very big either...about 14 hands...Thank God.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What I admire most about myself is that the horse I bet, after incurring that horrible injury, lost and yet.....I still love him.

that is admirable...

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by paisjpq

that is admirable...

I know.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

What I admire most about myself is that the horse I bet, after incurring that horrible injury, lost and yet.....I still love him.

We could make "Dreamer II" out of this experience with a little artistic license. The horse, after learning of your fall, was so concerned he could barely run. He ran to you afterwards and nursed you to health to later win the Breeder's Cup Classic and complete your Pick 6.

[Cajungator26]

I used to wish that I'd fall and break my nose so I could get a nose job (only way insurance will cover it.)

I have a scar on my stomach from a weanling... he got me with both hind hooves! Thank God he was too young for shoes. Knocked the wind right out of me.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

We could make "Dreamer II" out of this experience with a little artistic license. The horse, after learning of your fall, was so concerned he could barely run. He ran to you afterwards and nursed you to health to later win the Breeder's Cup Classic and complete your Pick 6.

A fine idea.

John Cleese as the horse?

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

We could make "Dreamer II" out of this experience with a little artistic license. The horse, after learning of your fall, was so concerned he could barely run. He ran to you afterwards and nursed you to health to later win the Breeder's Cup Classic and complete your Pick 6.

Too funny!!! LMAO!

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I used to wish that I'd fall and break my nose so I could get a nose job (only way insurance will cover it.)

I have a scar on my stomach from a weanling... he got me with both hind hooves! Thank God he was too young for shoes. Knocked the wind right out of me.

My sister broke her nose and we joke that she wouldn't be so beautiful if she hadn't. LOL

I sharted at the OTB waiting in line at the ATM. Almost didn't recover from that one.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

A fine idea.

John Cleese as the horse?

I was thinking Mach Speed.

[paisjpq]

Originally Posted by Pillow Pants

I sharted at the OTB waiting in line at the ATM. Almost didn't recover from that one.

neither did the guy behind you