Re: [RC] beware of speeding bicyclists - Mary Ann Spencer
Perhaps this is what makes it important to be
riding a horse that will stay with us if/when we hit the ground, Or if
that is not the case find someone to ride with. With fewer bears, etc we
now have other dangerous things out there. Such a shame. It took 6
weeks to the day for my ribs to mend when my mare, who usually runs when I fall
to the ground, spooks at a barrel in the woods. I did ride a 50 the
following week, thinking it was only a bruised rib. BUT a buddy told me if
it still hurts at 2 weeks it will be 6 weeks.. which is the bone mending time
scale. As I did not have insurance, going to a doc was not going to change
muich besides some better pain meds. I tried wrapping my ribs with an ace
wrap but it did not stay in place. Now I would go to a med supply place
and get a device made for this problem. During that fall, I landed twice
as I bounced and hit again. Time heals most everything but time doesn't
wait and neither does the weather so it doesn't take much to ruiin a riding
season. Good luck and don't give up. Sounds like u can be proud of
that horse!!!
Just
a reminder to all. Be wary of speeding bicylists! Yesterday, while
riding through the Pike National Forest, here in Colorado, a man on a
bicycle apeared right in front of me, speeding down the steep,
single track trail and literally crashed into my horse, causing her to
sidestep so quickly that I lost a stirrup and hit the ground hard. It
knocked the wind out of me, broke ribs, and bruised my shoulder
and hips. This guy picked up his bike, sarcasticly said "Thanks" and
sped away down the hill, leaving me there on the ground! It took me
almost an hour to reattach my stirrup, adjust my saddle and painfully get
back up on my frightened horse while trying to breathe with my ribs
grinding together. Good thing I wear a helmet and carry emergency tools,
first aid kit and twine for any needed repairs. Good thing also that my
Morab mare stood there patiently waiting for me. I am always polite to
these cyclists when out on the trail and don't understand this sort of
treatment. Most of them are considerate in return, but this guy has
now ruined my summer. I won't be riding at all for a month or two with
these broken ribs. Sigh..... So be forewarned and watch out for these
cyclists!
Marlene Mt
Region
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