Good Ride Gone Bad

kindredspiritsia · 05-26-2008, 08:05 PM

I guess maybe this should really be put in the venting forum

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I am still pretty shaky and plain ol' madder than a no wed hen!

This afternoon the girls and I decided to take their pony and my gelding (who has only had approx. 30 days on him, mind you)out on the local trail that is basically a dirt road that is owned by a farmer to get into his fields and also leads to a small fishing hole. It's about 3 miles long and the locals use it for walking, bike riding, and horseback riding.

Well, it all started out fine, I guess. Scout, my gelding had a few bunny hops but nothing uncontrollable. The girls were having a good time enjoying their pony who is about as bombproof as they come.

We were on our way back when it all went bad. Some MORON came tearing down the trail in an old, LOUD pickup truck hauling a flatbad trailer with gate panels on it. You can imagine the ruckus it created. They were right on our hineys when I finally told the girls to find a spot to pull their pony over into and get off, so that they could pass. I was hoping they would do so SLOWLY, well of course not. They came barreling passed us bouncing the gates every which way and scaring the crap out of both mounts. I got my gelding under control but the pony took off through a field with the girls. The MORON kept speeding on as if he was chasing the pony. I screamed for him to stop and when I got up to him all H*** broke loose. My girls were both thrown from their pony at full speed and the pony never slowed down. She ran right across a highway and ended up getting caught up into her reins and skidded into the pavement. My daughters both have abrasions covering their backs, got the wind knocked out of them and Belle, the oldest of the two got a nasty bump on the left side of her forehead.

The pony was finally caught and is ok, though she did tear up her lip and is quite shaken.

The MORON never even stopped to see how my girls were or to offer to help catch the pony. He just kept telling me that he had a right to use the "road" too. AUGH! I don't care if he OWNED the road himself. When you see anyone on a horse, especially a child, you stop, and if you're going to pass, you do it slowly! This MORON saw the horses getting spooked and didn't think twice about it.

I am just sick about this. I think what bothers me the most is that the guy didn't even show an ounce of concern after seeing two little girls thrown off a horse at a complete deadrun, an incident he caused to begin with.

We have to keep an eye on Belle to make sure she doesn't have a concussion. Both girls are going to be so sore due to the abrasions and the bruising that is already taking place.

I know I was being a negligent parent by allowing them to ride without their helmets. Well, no more. Regardless of how short or easy a ride, they will be wearing their helmets! Shame on me, I know. It should not have taken something like this to make me see the importance of their helmets

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BklynCwgrl · 05-26-2008, 08:08 PM

What is WRONG with people???? What a horrible horrible person! I am glad that no one was seriously hurt.

Horse poor · 05-26-2008, 08:10 PM

What an idiot!!! It is amazing what makes some people tick. I hope your girls are doing okay.

BarnBum · 05-26-2008, 08:12 PM

That is horrible. Such a lack of consideration. Next time you see that "jerk" I would say something. Glad to here, everyone is ok, just banged up.

kindredspiritsia · 05-26-2008, 08:15 PM

I honestly don't know if this man was as cold hearted and evil as he seemed or just plain STUPID.
Both the girls are ok, but of course they're sore, but that's to be expected. Belle is more worried about her beloved pony. I keep reassuring her that she is fine, just a little shaken up.

Carri · 05-26-2008, 08:16 PM

Oh my goodness! What a complete and total idiot! I am so sorry that happened. I just cannot possibly express how mad that makes me.

Today, we were on a busy road and there was a small boy (only a baby, really), standing right on the line in the middle of the road. Several cars drove right past as we were trying to stop and get the poor little guy in the car. People just don't care!

TanyaV28 · 05-26-2008, 08:17 PM

OMG

This makes me furious

!! I am so glad nobody was seriously hurt!! What an A@!#%^&&!!!!! I think I wouldve punched him in the freakin face or thrown the biggest bolder at his car!!!! What a sorry excuse for a human!!!

Hope they are all okay!!!

Just_Another_Love007 · 05-26-2008, 08:19 PM

when we are riding in a car or truck we slow and go around the horses like WAY around almost as far as we can and we go very slowly and wave then head on our way. we know better. we understand that horses are spooky and all because we own two of them. i would hunt that idiot down and have a nice talk with him(but maybe i wouldnt my temper might get the best of me and i would probably deck him in the face.)

hope the girls heal quickly and that belle is okay

Just_Another_Love007 · 05-26-2008, 08:20 PM

on my post oops got no idea why i thought belle was the pony i ment that the pony is okay

iris_surreal_euphoria · 05-26-2008, 08:22 PM

That BOILS MY BLOOD!!!!! How could he do that?!!!!

**divinemisselle** · 05-26-2008, 08:24 PM

Sometimes I'm ashamed to be a part of the human race.

Now is one of those times. *bleep*'ing idjut!

Thankfully no one was hurt badly! {{{hugs}}} for you and your girls, and their pony, too!

kindredspiritsia · 05-26-2008, 08:27 PM

Well, I did leave a part out but was afraid to post in case my Rick got a reputation for being some hot headed, out of control jerk.

He did find this man and confronted him, to say the least. It got pretty nasty but if you knew what my Rick looks like, you would understand why this man would not get out of his truck and defend himself

. Rick did get a little out of control but in his defense his Babygirl was crying her eyes out, barely able to stand up right and his Cowgirl was bleeding from her head, which we all know head injuries bleed more than anything and look worse than what they actually are. He did get the fella to apologize to both girls and me. I almost felt sorry for the guy. I honestly think he may be a little "slow". With this said, please don't think of Rick as being some hot headed, out of control jerk

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Carri · 05-26-2008, 08:30 PM

Quite the contrary, I am really glad he did that! I think it is great, it will make that man think twice before he does something like that again!

BklynCwgrl · 05-26-2008, 08:31 PM

Are you kidding? I would KISS Rick!!!

BabyMay · 05-26-2008, 08:42 PM

Well I can tell you one thing, my hubby would have done the same. I think any father would have. Time to make his favorite cake. Good job Rick.

kshnooks · 05-26-2008, 08:49 PM

Oh my gosh, I'm glad that everyone is ok. Some people just have no common sense when it comes to horses. They have absolutely no idea that a horse will spook at its own shadow, let alone a rattling, speeding truck. Hopefully this man learned his lesson!

thunderbaby703 · 05-26-2008, 09:19 PM

Holy COW! I was sitting here on the edge of my seat the entire thread. I'm so glad they weren't serioulsy injured. What an idiot.

I would not have thought less of Rick for what he did either. I hope everyone heals quickly equines included.

Pony express · 05-26-2008, 09:27 PM

THANK YOU Rick! Maybe that will make that jerk think twice before he does that again. I used to ride the roads all the time, but it just got too dangerous. I had a truck run me and my gelding into a ditch, luckily my horse used to be quick!
I hope your girls are ok! how horrible for them and thier pony.

slamberson · 05-26-2008, 09:38 PM

LOL!!! I'm sorry to laugh But I have a twisted mind and a BAD TEMPER!!!! I would've threw a rock through his windshield and never thought twice about it. I can't stand Inconsiderate people especially ones that dont have any common sense!!!!! But totally understandable..... You have children that needed tending... I hope they are doing better.

Horselessnomore · 05-26-2008, 09:39 PM

Thank goodness everyone is OK!! Way to go Rick

!! I think I would have been more than furious too. What an idiot!!!!!

Even hubby who is a non-horse person (but learning) knows enough to slow down when passing horses on the road (or anywhere else for that matter). I have even taught hubby that if he sees a horse with no rider or rider leading the horse to stop and ask if everything is OK.

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05-26-2008, 08:05 PM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,301	Good Ride Gone Bad I guess maybe this should really be put in the venting forum. I am still pretty shaky and plain ol' madder than a no wed hen! This afternoon the girls and I decided to take their pony and my gelding (who has only had approx. 30 days on him, mind you)out on the local trail that is basically a dirt road that is owned by a farmer to get into his fields and also leads to a small fishing hole. It's about 3 miles long and the locals use it for walking, bike riding, and horseback riding. Well, it all started out fine, I guess. Scout, my gelding had a few bunny hops but nothing uncontrollable. The girls were having a good time enjoying their pony who is about as bombproof as they come. We were on our way back when it all went bad. Some MORON came tearing down the trail in an old, LOUD pickup truck hauling a flatbad trailer with gate panels on it. You can imagine the ruckus it created. They were right on our hineys when I finally told the girls to find a spot to pull their pony over into and get off, so that they could pass. I was hoping they would do so SLOWLY, well of course not. They came barreling passed us bouncing the gates every which way and scaring the crap out of both mounts. I got my gelding under control but the pony took off through a field with the girls. The MORON kept speeding on as if he was chasing the pony. I screamed for him to stop and when I got up to him all H*** broke loose. My girls were both thrown from their pony at full speed and the pony never slowed down. She ran right across a highway and ended up getting caught up into her reins and skidded into the pavement. My daughters both have abrasions covering their backs, got the wind knocked out of them and Belle, the oldest of the two got a nasty bump on the left side of her forehead. The pony was finally caught and is ok, though she did tear up her lip and is quite shaken. The MORON never even stopped to see how my girls were or to offer to help catch the pony. He just kept telling me that he had a right to use the "road" too. AUGH! I don't care if he OWNED the road himself. When you see anyone on a horse, especially a child, you stop, and if you're going to pass, you do it slowly! This MORON saw the horses getting spooked and didn't think twice about it. I am just sick about this. I think what bothers me the most is that the guy didn't even show an ounce of concern after seeing two little girls thrown off a horse at a complete deadrun, an incident he caused to begin with. We have to keep an eye on Belle to make sure she doesn't have a concussion. Both girls are going to be so sore due to the abrasions and the bruising that is already taking place. I know I was being a negligent parent by allowing them to ride without their helmets. Well, no more. Regardless of how short or easy a ride, they will be wearing their helmets! Shame on me, I know. It should not have taken something like this to make me see the importance of their helmets. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

05-26-2008, 08:10 PM
Horse poor Started Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,134	What an idiot!!! It is amazing what makes some people tick. I hope your girls are doing okay. __________________ 'A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough to take away everything you have.' - Thomas Jefferson

05-26-2008, 08:12 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,609	That is horrible. Such a lack of consideration. Next time you see that "jerk" I would say something. Glad to here, everyone is ok, just banged up. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

05-26-2008, 08:15 PM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,301	I honestly don't know if this man was as cold hearted and evil as he seemed or just plain STUPID. Both the girls are ok, but of course they're sore, but that's to be expected. Belle is more worried about her beloved pony. I keep reassuring her that she is fine, just a little shaken up. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

05-26-2008, 08:16 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Oh my goodness! What a complete and total idiot! I am so sorry that happened. I just cannot possibly express how mad that makes me. Today, we were on a busy road and there was a small boy (only a baby, really), standing right on the line in the middle of the road. Several cars drove right past as we were trying to stop and get the poor little guy in the car. People just don't care! __________________

05-26-2008, 08:17 PM
TanyaV28 Started Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,052	OMG This makes me furious!! I am so glad nobody was seriously hurt!! What an A@!#%^&&!!!!! I think I wouldve punched him in the freakin face or thrown the biggest bolder at his car!!!! What a sorry excuse for a human!!! Hope they are all okay!!! __________________ Im movin on like a sinners prayer

05-26-2008, 08:19 PM
Just_Another_Love007 Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida Posts: 404	when we are riding in a car or truck we slow and go around the horses like WAY around almost as far as we can and we go very slowly and wave then head on our way. we know better. we understand that horses are spooky and all because we own two of them. i would hunt that idiot down and have a nice talk with him(but maybe i wouldnt my temper might get the best of me and i would probably deck him in the face.) hope the girls heal quickly and that belle is okay

05-26-2008, 08:20 PM
Just_Another_Love007 Weanling Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: florida Posts: 404	on my post oops got no idea why i thought belle was the pony i ment that the pony is okay

05-26-2008, 08:22 PM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,073	That BOILS MY BLOOD!!!!! How could he do that?!!!! __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

05-26-2008, 08:24 PM
divinemisselle Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,475	Sometimes I'm ashamed to be a part of the human race. Now is one of those times. bleep'ing idjut! Thankfully no one was hurt badly! {{{hugs}}} for you and your girls, and their pony, too! __________________ Let's all be Naughty this year, And save Santa the trip.

05-26-2008, 08:27 PM
kindredspiritsia Started Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,301	Well, I did leave a part out but was afraid to post in case my Rick got a reputation for being some hot headed, out of control jerk. He did find this man and confronted him, to say the least. It got pretty nasty but if you knew what my Rick looks like, you would understand why this man would not get out of his truck and defend himself. Rick did get a little out of control but in his defense his Babygirl was crying her eyes out, barely able to stand up right and his Cowgirl was bleeding from her head, which we all know head injuries bleed more than anything and look worse than what they actually are. He did get the fella to apologize to both girls and me. I almost felt sorry for the guy. I honestly think he may be a little "slow". With this said, please don't think of Rick as being some hot headed, out of control jerk. __________________ In Loving Memory of my Grandpa and Best Friend, Stanley Howard Sherer Oct.3,1932-Mar.25,2007

05-26-2008, 08:30 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Quite the contrary, I am really glad he did that! I think it is great, it will make that man think twice before he does something like that again! __________________

05-26-2008, 08:42 PM
BabyMay Coming two Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,894	Well I can tell you one thing, my hubby would have done the same. I think any father would have. Time to make his favorite cake. Good job Rick.

05-26-2008, 08:49 PM
kshnooks Coming two Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,865	Oh my gosh, I'm glad that everyone is ok. Some people just have no common sense when it comes to horses. They have absolutely no idea that a horse will spook at its own shadow, let alone a rattling, speeding truck. Hopefully this man learned his lesson!

05-26-2008, 09:19 PM
thunderbaby703 Started Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,909	Holy COW! I was sitting here on the edge of my seat the entire thread. I'm so glad they weren't serioulsy injured. What an idiot. I would not have thought less of Rick for what he did either. I hope everyone heals quickly equines included. __________________ "Never miss a good chance to shut up." -Will Rogers

05-26-2008, 09:27 PM
Pony express Started Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mid Michigan Posts: 2,418	THANK YOU Rick! Maybe that will make that jerk think twice before he does that again. I used to ride the roads all the time, but it just got too dangerous. I had a truck run me and my gelding into a ditch, luckily my horse used to be quick! I hope your girls are ok! how horrible for them and thier pony. __________________ I don't regret the things I've done. I regret the things I didn't do when I had the chance.

05-26-2008, 09:38 PM
slamberson Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 181	LOL!!! I'm sorry to laugh But I have a twisted mind and a BAD TEMPER!!!! I would've threw a rock through his windshield and never thought twice about it. I can't stand Inconsiderate people especially ones that dont have any common sense!!!!! But totally understandable..... You have children that needed tending... I hope they are doing better.

05-26-2008, 09:39 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	Thank goodness everyone is OK!! Way to go Rick !! I think I would have been more than furious too. What an idiot!!!!! Even hubby who is a non-horse person (but learning) knows enough to slow down when passing horses on the road (or anywhere else for that matter). I have even taught hubby that if he sees a horse with no rider or rider leading the horse to stop and ask if everything is OK.