How many Trail Ride?

[Bronco Hollow]

OMG I am so sorry laughingllama!!! Are you talking this last May?

I hate the bees, especially the ground bees and they are already very aggressive so early in the season this year... been attacked from hornets above too - not something I ever want to do again.

 

[laughingllama75]

Yeah, as in 11 weeks ago. I got a massive head injury (brain bleed, seizures, you name it) WITH helmet on. I broke 5 ribs, dislocated my hip, got 3 bulging disks and road rash over 60% of my body. All I did was fall, on my right side but the momentum made me roll and the susequent seizures did too (I guess). I am feeling WAY better now, off all meds and only my hip and back hurt (nothing like they did). But, the doc said another concussion, and best case scenario I will be in a bed for life (probably). So, no more riding.

But, it is way better than the alternative, and I can still do stuff with horses. I also judge some, so I am OK with not riding. I do love hearing (reading) everyones stories though. Keep em coming!

And oh yeah......I HATE bees and hornets now too.....more than ever.

 

[jettesunn05]

Fort Mt State park has good riding! I like the Pinhoti! Great riding!

 

[big brown horse]

Yeah, as in 11 weeks ago. I got a massive head injury (brain bleed, seizures, you name it) WITH helmet on. I broke 5 ribs, dislocated my hip, got 3 bulging disks and road rash over 60% of my body. All I did was fall, on my right side but the momentum made me roll and the susequent seizures did too (I guess). I am feeling WAY better now, off all meds and only my hip and back hurt (nothing like they did). But, the doc said another concussion, and best case scenario I will be in a bed for life (probably). So, no more riding.

But, it is way better than the alternative, and I can still do stuff with horses. I also judge some, so I am OK with not riding. I do love hearing (reading) everyones stories though. Keep em coming!

And oh yeah......I HATE bees and hornets now too.....more than ever.

LL, that is terrible, I am so sorry this happened to you!! Were you alone when that happened?

The wasps around here are nasty this time of year. I have been stung just for walking by a nest..twice!

Again, I am so sorry this happened. You are lucky you are alive!

 

[laughingllama75]

Yep, I was with a friend. Safety in numbers, as they say! we were at a state park, I made quiet the To Do around there.
I forgot to mention that the ambulance took me to the local hosp, then I had to get airlifted to boston. Fun.... I don't recommend it to anyone! I always hate it when people preach, but I dot feel too bad in saying "wear your helmets, it could save your life!"

 

[2468herdsrgr8]

laughingllama75 I am so glad your okay ....what a terrifiying situation ......That is my worse nightmare ...You have taught me a lesson by telling us your story .....even though I do wear my helmet ......I was wearing it because DD has to by law ....but now I will even wear it ALL the time ..even when she's not riding ....I am going to get hubby one also....
Thank you ....

 

[laughingllama75]

well, I am glad you got something from my story,.....though like I said I am not trying to preach. Not my intent to hijack the thread and go on and on about me. I just hope my ordeal can help someone else. Until about 5 years ago, I never wore a helmet. I was training a young-ish colt, and got dumped on my head and shoulder. broke the shoulder and tore the bicep and rotator cuff, but I also got a concussion. I wore my helmet from that day forward. For as many years and thousands of hours I have been on horseback, those are the only 2 times I have had head injuries. I guess, all it takes is once.

So, be safe as you can.....doesnt matter if you are riding the best horse in the world. Count on the unexpected.....and keep riding those trails and HAVE FUN!!!!

 

[lupinfarm]

laughingllama75 I am so glad your okay ....what a terrifiying situation ......That is my worse nightmare ...You have taught me a lesson by telling us your story .....even though I do wear my helmet ......I was wearing it because DD has to by law ....but now I will even wear it ALL the time ..even when she's not riding ....I am going to get hubby one also....
Thank you ....

2468, If your hubby would rather wear a cowboy hat (or you for that matter) Harrowsmith Horse Country sells ones that are cowboy hat helmets They're so cool.

 

[laughingllama75]

yep, they are cool. I know it is hard, I used to show western and do a lot of cattle work. A big ol' black helmet is NOT on the cool list. LOL. Sheck em out, he/you may like them!

 

[Bronco Hollow]

Don't feel you are high-jacking the thread - it all has to do with trail riding.... Hearing stories such as your doesn't come about as preaching - its a Life Story.

I'm glad you have your judging. Have you thought about possibly driving? I met a couple way back in the forest last year. I was riding on a jeep trail and they were in a truck. They stopped us to ask about the trail we were on, how heavily traveled, turn around areas, etc. Turn out they bring up adults and children with disabilities and then horse cart them in the forest - such a wonderful idea!