Durn saddle horn!

dproaps · 08-14-2008, 09:08 PM

Ok, I decided to take Blue out for a ride today. There's nowhere really to trail ride around my house so I decided we would ride down the road. Its not too bad if you are careful and Blue has been really good on the road.

So I haven't rode Blue in a bit, and I decided to put a western saddle on him. As we are riding down the road, here came this HUGE RV! And its a small back road. No where to go, between two barb wire pastures. And cars backed up behind the RV.

A second to make my choice, so I decided to bail off Blue and hold him while the RV went by. Problem is, I was in a loose cotton shirt and as I bailed the stupid shirt got caught on the saddle horn! Well, I was already on the way down, no stopping that process. The shirt first held, which got me off balance, then it ripped and dumped me flat on my back under Blue's feet. Ok, baring my all to all the people passing by (who of course had to gawk)

The worst thing (or maybe best) is that Blue never spooked at all!

JoesLove · 08-14-2008, 09:10 PM

hahah its funny how things like that happen!

scrapchick · 08-14-2008, 09:18 PM

And you probably would have been 100% ok to just sit on him and watch the big ol' bus go by. oh well. lessons learned. glad you are ok!

Carri · 08-14-2008, 09:58 PM

Well, you made some guys day, I am sure!

dproaps · 08-14-2008, 10:23 PM

I was so embarrassed I wanted to just hide under Blue till all the cars were gone. Two of them honked as they went by!

Hey you kids, I'm an old lady!

Wolfie · 08-15-2008, 02:19 AM

Think of the story they're telling tonight! "And then she fell of her horse and ended up topless!"

Glad you're alright.

**gbarmranch** · 08-15-2008, 05:13 AM

All I got when I bailed this weekend was a brusied knee.. thankfully..

Look at it this way - you made their day..

version1955 · 08-15-2008, 06:05 AM

You're not the first and you're not the last, but man its the pits to be one at all! I really feel for you, I'd be absolutely humiliated. But you know, in a hundred years or so it will start to be a bit funny to you too.

I think I'll wear tighter clothes when I ride from now on, or maybe a few layers because I think I'd do the same as you and I ride western also.

But maybe like scrapchick said, you could of stayed on. Do you have people you know who could drive by while you're mounted (different shirt of course) in your driveway or somewhere with plenty of room and see how he does?

Thunderz Gurlz · 08-15-2008, 10:52 AM

dproaps · 08-15-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by version1955

You're not the first and you're not the last, but man its the pits to be one at all! I really feel for you, I'd be absolutely humiliated. But you know, in a hundred years or so it will start to be a bit funny to you too.

I think I'll wear tighter clothes when I ride from now on, or maybe a few layers because I think I'd do the same as you and I ride western also.

But maybe like scrapchick said, you could of stayed on. Do you have people you know who could drive by while you're mounted (different shirt of course) in your driveway or somewhere with plenty of room and see how he does?

Yes, in hindsight I should have just stayed on, Blue wasn't the least bit worried about that RV. Although he did look quite concerned that I was laying beneath his feet instead of properly sitting in the saddle!

**seerfarm** · 08-15-2008, 08:57 PM

I can't decide which one is worse, the shirt or the jeans through the whole seat!

DustyTrailsHorseRescue · 08-15-2008, 10:21 PM

Someone is probably going to have a nice dreams

ahlihaff · 08-18-2008, 04:37 PM

I've always feared something like that happening. Did you have to continue your ride without your shirt??

Good boy, Blue.

dproaps · 08-18-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahlihaff

I've always feared something like that happening. Did you have to continue your ride without your shirt??

Good boy, Blue.

Well, luckily we weren't very far from home. When all the cars were gone I got back on Blue, and clutching my shirt with one hand and the reins with the other, we moseyed on home.

When I got there Dave said "What in the world happened to your shirt! Did you fall off?" I just gave him "the glare" and said "don't even ask"

Gotta Love Duns · 08-18-2008, 09:41 PM

I have lost my shirt before and it sucks. I'm glad you wern't hurt and maybe just a bit of bruising on the pride.

version1955 · 08-19-2008, 08:26 AM

dproaps, my hubby has learned that there are times to ask questions and times to wait

I hope it wasn't your favorite shirt, that would really stink.

cook1745 · 08-19-2008, 08:28 AM

Oh what that isn't funny is it.

I am very happy blue was good.

carmor07 · 08-19-2008, 08:29 AM

Been there done that

My shirt hung on the horn when i was showing a horse to a guy that was interested in her and as i was sliding off the shirt got hung and the hoo hoos were a shining

He did take the mare though

dproaps · 08-19-2008, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by version1955

dproaps, my hubby has learned that there are times to ask questions and times to wait

I hope it wasn't your favorite shirt, that would really stink.

Unfortunately it was one of my favorites! Nice cotton blue jean shirt, very cool for summer.

Oh well, it was an old shirt but I sure am gonna miss it. RIP old shirt!

thumpersgirl · 08-19-2008, 09:15 AM

Oh my! I would have been embarrassed too. I've had shirts get caught on the horn before but thankfully it was at the house and no one got a peep show. Sorry you had to go through that!

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08-14-2008, 09:08 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,528	Durn saddle horn! Ok, I decided to take Blue out for a ride today. There's nowhere really to trail ride around my house so I decided we would ride down the road. Its not too bad if you are careful and Blue has been really good on the road. So I haven't rode Blue in a bit, and I decided to put a western saddle on him. As we are riding down the road, here came this HUGE RV! And its a small back road. No where to go, between two barb wire pastures. And cars backed up behind the RV. A second to make my choice, so I decided to bail off Blue and hold him while the RV went by. Problem is, I was in a loose cotton shirt and as I bailed the stupid shirt got caught on the saddle horn! Well, I was already on the way down, no stopping that process. The shirt first held, which got me off balance, then it ripped and dumped me flat on my back under Blue's feet. Ok, baring my all to all the people passing by (who of course had to gawk) The worst thing (or maybe best) is that Blue never spooked at all! __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

08-14-2008, 09:10 PM
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08-14-2008, 09:18 PM
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08-14-2008, 10:23 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,528	I was so embarrassed I wanted to just hide under Blue till all the cars were gone. Two of them honked as they went by! Hey you kids, I'm an old lady! __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

08-15-2008, 02:19 AM
Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	Think of the story they're telling tonight! "And then she fell of her horse and ended up topless!" Glad you're alright.

08-15-2008, 05:13 AM
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08-15-2008, 06:05 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,642	You're not the first and you're not the last, but man its the pits to be one at all! I really feel for you, I'd be absolutely humiliated. But you know, in a hundred years or so it will start to be a bit funny to you too. I think I'll wear tighter clothes when I ride from now on, or maybe a few layers because I think I'd do the same as you and I ride western also. But maybe like scrapchick said, you could of stayed on. Do you have people you know who could drive by while you're mounted (different shirt of course) in your driveway or somewhere with plenty of room and see how he does? __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

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08-18-2008, 04:37 PM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,652	I've always feared something like that happening. Did you have to continue your ride without your shirt?? Good boy, Blue.

08-18-2008, 09:41 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 8,015	I have lost my shirt before and it sucks. I'm glad you wern't hurt and maybe just a bit of bruising on the pride. __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

08-19-2008, 08:26 AM
version1955 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Minnesnowdah Posts: 6,642	dproaps, my hubby has learned that there are times to ask questions and times to wait I hope it wasn't your favorite shirt, that would really stink. __________________ gonna do what I can instead of complain and fret about what I can't Joanie

08-19-2008, 08:28 AM
cook1745 Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,554	Oh what that isn't funny is it. I am very happy blue was good. __________________ Home of my sweet girl Cinnamon. Not fancy but she is mine!!!

08-19-2008, 08:29 AM
carmor07 Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: tn. Posts: 924	Been there done thatMy shirt hung on the horn when i was showing a horse to a guy that was interested in her and as i was sliding off the shirt got hung and the hoo hoos were a shiningHe did take the mare though

08-19-2008, 09:15 AM
thumpersgirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,414	Oh my! I would have been embarrassed too. I've had shirts get caught on the horn before but thankfully it was at the house and no one got a peep show. Sorry you had to go through that! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies; they're good for nothing, but make you smile when you push them down a long flight of stairs.