Can y'all stop 'playin the blame game here? Sure, she fell. No, she ain't at fault, nor is the horse. She just landed unfortunately. No reason to pin her down.
And you shouldn't blame the rider for falling from a horse. Are you really gonna come to her video, see her break her neck and nearly die and then BLAME her? Honestly, I wonder what the fuck is wrong with people.
Lily Neuman she isnt blaming ether of them just saying people are blaming the horse when it's not their fault and yes it is the riders fault if right when she falls the horse stops it's her, of the horse keeps running it was the horse
Okay towards the end you stopped making sense there. She said, "The horse shouldn't EVER be to blame for a riders mistake". It means what it means. Why are you acting like a translator for her
Everyone critising, but guys this was 2010, and there's good chance she never walked again, so whats the point, she's probably replayed that day over and over in her head agonizing over what she should have done differently, it doesn't change it. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has accidents of some sorts, bombarding her with blame is just awful. She didn't hurt anyone else, she got hurt doing what she loved, it's a risk anyone takes when they get on a horses back.
xXSilverXSkyXx I've always been told they do most of the time cause if the cord is severely injured and at or above the fifth cervical vertebra, then breathing may be effected and that they may die from asphyxiation, I didn't say they ALWAYS do, just a lot of the time
xXSilverXSkyXx I feel horrible for this girl and honestly couldn't finish watching it. You r correct in stating Noone should be pointing blame. I am just wondering who she is, if she did live? The person who posted about her being dead, the channel owner can delete the comment or perhaps utube. Stay safe
For those of you that think this is animal abuse. You are wrong. If you knew anything about horses you'd know that whips/crops used at certain times are an AID to give the horse extra incentive, because coaxing and cajoling sometimes just don't do it. Riding bare back gives you a closer relationship with your horse. Just look at what the Indians did, they also rode with a 'bit' in the horses mouth, bare back, and with just a piece of rope. Relying mainly on body cues for the horse to go where they wanting. Cues that a lot of times can't be seen! Unless you know EXACTLY what you are looking for. These cues are used in Dressage, and many other riding disciplines as well.
barbwirepupp Settlers moved to the Americas out of the blue, forcibly taking land and wealth away from the Indians, all while spreading diseases which wiped out most of their population. Many of the remaining natives were forced into slavery or to convert to Christianity, being beaten or even killed for defiance. I think they had every right to treat the white settlers the way they did. Plus that has nothing to do with how they handled horses.
Andrea, I do not know where you received your information about Indian horse training, but we were taught to ride bareback and holding the mane or a soft leather tied in a circle and around the horses neck, not in it's mouth. We never hit and used aggressive mannerisms toward the horse. We communicated through body shifts and bare feet against it's sides, applying gentle pressure. Yes, it is abuse to use spurs, whips, etc..
I agree no matter what, you should ALWAYS wear a helmet even if you are just standing still. No matter how strong your trust is in the horse it doesn't mean he wouldn't spook at something that will then send him flying. I would ride in shorts there's nothing wrong with that but I would always wear my boots or some form of footwear
I am disturbed by the many examples of missing safety equipment in this video, from shoes to pants to tack. No one ever deserves to be hurt; but IMO, jumping bareback is best left to professional exhibitors and horses. There are other, safer ways to connect with your horse. I hope that you are recovering quickly and the intent of this video was to promote safety in riding.
Wonderful footage, brings back such memories. I, brother, and sister all had horses, and this brings back so many wonderful vivid scenes in my mind. Thank you for sharing those graceful riding scenes.
A helmet isn't going to stop a broken neck. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear one, but get a hold of yourselves - Shit happens, horses are horses, humans are humans. It could happen anytime you get near a horse. A helmet and other protective precautions are great but you can never fully protect yourself. That's that.
Paige Northrock Helmets expire every 3 to 4 years. I would check and see the date you should replace. Because the plastic wears down due to sun, heat, and the cold damage. I replace mine every 4 years to be safe
This girl was not abusing her horse, I promise. He looked like the breed that is very high strung and if you give them a lot of rein then they take advantage of it and just go faster. I just hope she finds a way to still love horses.
I've ridden all my life. I would not say I'm a great rider, just that I have a lot of experience with horses. It wasn't until I was in my 50s that I got hurt pretty bad, and it was really because I had ridden so long that I kind of lost sight of how dangerous riding is. I had a cowboy tell me once after that, "When you're on their back, you're kind of at their mercy," and that's when the light bulb went on. Horses let us ride them, and sometimes when they act like horses, we are not able to stay on. There's not a rider alive that hasn't been thrown off, and depending on where we land, how we land, and a handful of other circumstances we may end up injured, possibly severely. It comes with the territory, it's the risk you take.
damn, i hope she s ok ... sometimes people use animals (in many different ways) and make em do stuff they don t wanna do for hobbies and such,it sucks...you never know what s gonna happen
Ur horse looks soo pretty and loyal- falls are usually accidents and afterwards riders realise their mistakes or the cause. Great horse and riding skills x
I check this video every few months and I feel the same way. Things happen we live with it and play the cards dealt to us. This girl is an amazing rider and like I said things happen. Three years ago I saw myself on a varsity team due to a knee injury that happened totally out of the blue I have now grown closer to my horses and focused more on riding than I did before. With every fall I gain a new perspective of where I went wrong, why I fell, and sometimes the horses point of view.
I am more than happy that you are ok. I have had horses all my life and had quite a few scares myself, but every time I get back on, I know it is always worth it for these beautiful creatures
If you're going to ride, you need to learn how to fall....because inevitably you WILL fall and knowing how to hit the ground will be the difference between life and death in some instances. Balance is key and it is apparent she lost hers and could not regain it.
TillTheEndx Well for one, you really shouldn't hold onto the reins when you fall, because it might hurt the horse or startle it, perhaps. And always try to fall butt-first, and if you can't, try to fall at least on your side. How to fall safely though? You may need to ask someone else, I'm bad at giving tips.
What they always thaught us is to try not landing on your head, preferably on your side and if you do fall head first, we should protect our head by like 'wrapping' and arm around it... if you know what I mean. 😂 But sometimes I find it quite hard to remember this especially when you're falling unexpected or 'too quick
I hope the rider recouperated . And btw I once knew a horse who liked to jump a small creek on our academys property. He would jump it beautifully, then rear up, when he heard his riders butt splash in the creek he would whinny, I swear that horse was laughin. He would do it to all the new riders, only once but once to everybody. Gentlest gelding you could find, AFTER he made u sit in the water!
I don't understand all the people bashing this girls riding... I know of multiple TRAINERS that teach riders how to sit a two point jump WITHOUT a saddle... NO it isn't very safe, and you don't have the support from the saddle... but it teaches seat... This girl should have had a saddle yes... But she obviously trusted her horse and he just decided to get a little frisky. Possibly due to lack of saddle yes. but never the less she BROKE HER FUCKING NECK!!! Why are you saying she deserved it??? NOONE Deserves that!!! You who are bashing her or saying that this horse is "abused" are fucking stupid and need to learn some damn respect!
I agree with you. Why are all these people bagging her, saying she was abusing her animal. It's nonsense! 😡 I hate it when people think they know everything about horses when they don't. No one does. She was riding, it was her choice how she wanted to ride, nobody else's. It's her horse, let her ride it however she wants. Jeez people, learn some damn respect! Accidents happen, it's a fact of life.
Don't want to ever get hurt?????? Never take a risk. Don't go fast, don't jump high, don't feel the wind in your hair or the sun on your face. Just sit on your couch in your house all day.
To the person/people commenting on riding in shorts - I do it all the time in the summer; and ACTUALLY you have MORE traction in the saddle. How about us riders coming together and supporting each other? You may not all agree with her style but I bet most of you haters would not stay on her horse for 5 minutes bareback. How many of you ever had to recover your balance from a horse crow-hopping after a jump? It is not easy! even with stirrups. Sure, there are ways to fall to reduce possible injury, but who the hell has time to think of that in the split second you are nose-diving towards the ground?! Seriously! I hope in the future I see more support for fellow riders and less bashing. not just on this video but in others as well. To Malood: I hope you are recovering well; dont listen to the haters.
I am an older rider and have watched this many times. I am very glad you are OK! I am an older rider and in all my years I have broken my nose, neck, fingers and a leg in five places!! Each time I healed I got back on! Love them or leave them....I love them!! It wasn't my horse that got my leg broke but a month and a half later I was riding my mare with my right leg looking like it belonged to an elephant!! It didn't phase her one bit!
Most of the people commenting horrid comments most likely don't even own a horse of their own or have only read of them, never actually trained or ridden one. All riders must learn to release the reigns properly of course, even her. But with a horse like him as I can see is a very anxious excited horse it hard to give him all that room when you know he will take advantage of it. If you don't keep him busy he will take advantage of you. That is how my mare is she has anxiety issues and we have to focus on them more then anything. This young lady clearly loves and adores her horse, why else would she make this video? So negative comments need to cease. She did not make this video for people, who more then likely have ONLY read about horses telling her what to do. And if she had broken her neck (unclear of if she had or not) a helmet would of done NOTHING to save her. I do agree jumping high jumps you should wear a helmet or running at high speeds. But even with a helmet it doesn't always help. It's her decision if she choices whether or not to wear one. Not all of yours. Thank you. GREAT VIDEO BTW!!
Yes some times it can be the horses fault but NOT this time! I ride and I, not the horse, I make mistake! I NEVER blame my horses. I just try again like 1 time I fell off my Arabian Becuz I was riding wrong and he stop to check on meh when I fell of, So I don't mind your option but In MY opion Horses never mean to hurt us. We were. The ones to start riding them if u are going to blame someone blame yourself 😤 thank u...,
+CleverDjembe Unnecessary to start name calling. Sure horses can slip and throw someone off, kick someone, or buck them off. But that still results in not the horse's fault. Something had to have happened to have a horse act that way. If someone got kicked, that person did something wrong and got into a bad position. If you think about it, it's never the horse's fault.
All I have to say is I am so very proud for you for getting back on and giving it your all!!!!! You're a talented rider and don't let this or anything else keep you from seeing that:)
To all those ppl who are arguing in the comments, you should be real proud of yourself because this girl died. Riding her horse. And if you say she was abusing the horse, yes, no. It doesn't matter. That's not the point of the video.
O people, what does it matter if you break your neck and you die or not and all those disagreements over small things, she has her neck broken which just ... just a nightmare. And she's still alive ... Such a beautiful horse that they can never again ride!: ( So much strength!
I think that such a thing could happen to all of us, who are riding. Of course, it is horrible and sad when such an accident happens, but I think it is worth taking this risk because I love horses and riding. I would never stop riding even if all people around me tell me to stop because of accidents. If an accident happens, noone is at fault. At least, that is my opinion. To the family of this girl: I am sorry.
This is why I detest that method of holding split reins. Where you cross them over and hold them snuggly. When the horse stumbles, which they do sometimes even without jumping, that tight hold on the reins pulls you forward and you lose your balance. I know people who insist that this method is the correct one and I'm doing it wrong, but I've seen them fall off their horses a couple times this way. I use split reins but tie them at the end, then hold on to the knot with my strong hand, and loop it to the side and then hold on to both reins in each hand. If my horse stumbles, I simply let go of the close grip, keeping my balance, and I still have the knot in the strong hand so when the horse recovers, I can pull the knot back and get control of the loose loop of the reins again. NO Problem.
The 4h rules in my county say that split reins should be held with one hand actually holding the reins (If that makes sense) and the other hand holding the excess rein. If split reins are used in english riding they want you to cross them.
I don't see that she has split reins; to me it just looks like regular English reins. The "tight hold" that you see is called contact, which is extremely common in jumping, but you can see that she releases over the jumps. In this situation, it would not matter if she had tied reins, split reins, loose reins, tight reins, NO reins . . . what ditched her off is the crow hopping. And since I have experienced it several times, you want tighter reins on a horse that tends to do that maneuver; ideally, you want to be able to keep his head up and preferably turn to the side when he does that. With longer reins, the horse just gets more oomph and power in his hop and sends you off faster.
You and your horse have a beautiful relationship :) I love watching videos like this, over the ones with idiots that dont know the first thing about horses ;) Glad to hear you're okay!
Yes your absolutely right! Everyone here just sais it's the rider's fault, but actually it isn't any body's fault! Such terrible things can Happen to anyone of us! And to ne honest, als i did see this video, i felt afraid for the girl and i haven't any "good advices" for her!!!
I'm sorry that this happened to you. I'm sure you wish that that day you had a saddle i'm sure that there is a million things you would do differently if you had a chance... I hope that you recovered from this and can still have horses in your life in some way shape or form... Best of luck to you.
So, when does the broken neck part happen in this video? Just wondering so i don't have to wade through four-plus minutes of listening to awful gavin rossdale blather. Does the hot chick ever actually bust open her dome in this video?
Mackenzie Oster I was pretty nice about it. I said "fuckin' drag." I mean, it is a fuckin' drag! I also said thanks for telling me. What else do you want? A handwritten thank-you note? A special trophy recognizing your great deed? A public proclamation in your local newspaper declaring your goodness?
I trained my horse from the moment she was born. She learned to trust me because I was never abusive and she only received positive reinforcement. By the time she was old enough to carry my weight, I didn't even use a saddle or bridle. Even so, no matter how well trained a horse is, they are still unpredictable and you have to be ready for anything.
hope you're okay, but seriously kid... you clearly do not respect your sport. Riding in shorts? Bareback with no helmet or SHOES? you probably earned your injury by making reckless choices. This is a dangerous sport and should be treated as such. Wear a helmet, proper footwear, and take a few lessons before putting that poor horse over fences. You have some learning to do.
However, at the same time, fun is necessary. She probably had countless lessons, this horse is probably her best friend! My friends and I all ride bareback in shorts, it's free and helps up grow a connection with a horse. They aren't living machines.
i honestly love this video. so much. the music choice is perfect. i go on my computer and watch this video every day. i tear up just a little every time i watch it. so inspirational. ♥
Just a bit of friendly advice, I noticed you lean a bit to far forward sometimes, and horse needs a running martingale, just to teach him to bring his head down a bit, as he could hit you in the face.
Had she used an English saddle with a grab strap installed she might have not fallen and not broken her neck....for some reason...women love to ride bareback....I think its sexual....but its dangerous....saddles have a purpose...like shoes....like seat belts etc.
I don't think it's just women who like to ride bareback.. That's a bit sexist. I believe that people ride bare back to give there horse a break from the saddle while still being able to stay on their regular riding routine. And also to feel more connected with the horse.
Horses are accustom to saddles...the issue to most horses is a weight on their shoulders that a human provides....its not sexist...its real.Having a human on them and moving is work to a horse...if they are not ridden on a regular basis....they become sour and reject someone on their back.
riding bareback.... for SEXUAL REASONS? ..... No.... um... sorry no. I ride bareback because there is veterinary evidence that saddles cause injury to a horse's back. I also ride without a bit, because it causes pain to the horse. Horses shouldn't be artificially jumping, horse show is the real danger. It treats horses like products, like a football, like a sport. Horses should not be used in this way. The real problem is show jumping, training for shows, because the horse is trained through pain and abuse to "behave" ... this keeps them from truly connecting to the person on their back and understanding the person on their back can be hurt, or even CARING if the person on their back can be hurt. If you were constantly twisted and held back and strapped up and in pain, would you really give a shit if the person doing it to you fell down and died? People don't understand horses, and that's why accidents happen. My horse fully is aware of my physical state, and cares deeply for my physical safety, I don't force him to jump, I don't force him to hold his head up high, I don't force him to trot around. I treat him like an animal, I communicate with him and establish myself as not just his caregiver, but someone who he can trust his life to, someone who notices if he's hurting, someone who doesn't use him, instead we connect, when we go riding we both want to go riding, I don't go if he doesn't want to go. I am very careful to read his physical signs, how he's feeling, what he intends to do, I give him a chance to communicate with me and tell me if maybe today isn't a good day to ride him. I establish myself as his master, as the leader of our "herd" but in a way that results in him having deep respect for me IF ONLY because I care very deeply and am fully aware of his needs and feelings. He understands I am NOT a horse, I am different from him and he knows it, and that he must be gentle with me, just like I understand he is not just something I can slap and pull into doing whatever I want. If you take from the horse, you must always give back just as much. Having a connection with a horse changes everything, to earn a horse's gentleness, compassion and respect, you have to GIVE IT first. And strapping them up in painful, agonizing instruments and trotting them around like an object is NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! the way to do that. It's putting a barrier between you and them, and when you do that you loose the ability to become one spirit and communicate pain/stress/warning to each other. I listen to my horse, and in turn he listens to me. And I would trust him with my life in any situation because I know he is fully aware that my body is smaller and weaker than his, just as he is aware that his mind is smaller and weaker then mine. We compliment each other, he's the brawn and I'm the brains. It's a partnership born out of respect and compassion, and it started with ME. I must take the step to understand the animal, to hear the simple things the animal is trying to say. That horse shouldn't be forced into jumping like that. If you could speak to that horse he would have begged to not jump, the horse knows that jumping like that is dangerous to the person, the horse probably would have never agreed to do it. It is the foolish arrogance of the human not hearing the voice of the very intelligent, powerful animal beneath them. Horses are emotional and spiritual creatures. If you don't listen to what they have to say you shouldn't go near them at all. So no, I don't ride bareback for sexual reasons at all, I ride bareback so I can feel the horse's emotions, I can let energy flow freely between us, so that I will KNOW if we should go a certain direction, if I should get off and walk next to him, I have deep respect for his emotions, horses speak through emotion and the saddles and the bits prevent them from doing this. Human beings need to stop being so arrogant, we need to humble ourselves and lean down onto the horse's psychological level so we can understand when and what they're intending to do. They are always giving us signals, they are always trying to communicate with us, but most people are too selfish and arrogant to listen. I am very careful of my horse's physical safety and comfort, and in turn he is astoundingly careful of mine. People are often shocked to learn that I don't use a saddle or a bit and I hardly ever have. You must befriend horses, they are not a mere object. They feel, they understand, they see, they know. The real danger is horse shows. It treats them like a sport, an object, it forces them to fit into human desire and this is what makes the dangerous. They are "unpredictable" only because we don't take the time to learn their language, so they can't properly warn us or tell us what they might do. My horse is always communicating with me, and I am always listening. I back off when he tells me he needs it, just like he would break his own legs just to protect me from falling or hurting myself. He's turned his head around and tried to hold me if he feels I might fall. He knows, I know him. We're one spirit, true friends. My horse is my best friend, and I can fully, completely and totally say that I am his. I give him respect and he returns it to me ten-fold. Saddles and bits are cruel, and all they do is give shallow people who refuse to listen to the animal's language a way to ride horses with a false sense of security.
Riding bare back isn't sexual that is quiet sexist riding bare back gives you a better Idea of how to connect with your horse feeling his/her muscles working and learning to stay on bareback and keep a balance because it's not super easy at first
Actually, she has a great seat to stay on that horse all the times that she did. She went off when the horse was crow-hopping. Bronwyn A, have you ever been on a horse that is full-out crow hopping? Even in a saddle it's damn tough. It was pure bad luck how she landed; an inch or two tilted in any direction and she may have walked away with a nothing more than a couple bruises. Malood123, don't listen to the haters who don't know what they are talking about!
shorts are in my opinion totally your own choice. They dont affect your riding, atleast if you can ride decently. Also, if it's very warm, wearing breeches and stuff are as good as overheating
@mica lille - Have you ever ridden in shorts? I do all the time in the summer. The skin on your legs actually give you more grip than any pants do. It has nothing to do with what happened to the girl in the video. I know from experience how hard it is to stay on a horse that starts crow hopping after a jump. Do you? Ever heard of Christopher Reeve? He had on full proper riding gear (including helmet, boots, breeches, AND a protective vest) when his paralyzing accident happened. It looks like the only "stupid thing" around here is the ignorance in your comment.
I have been riding all my life and I am old enough to tell you as long as you dust yourself off and get back in the saddle... after healing.... you are a true rider... It is those that don't get back on that tend to critique other peoples riding... Keep up the good work and I hope you healed well or are on your way to healing...
So sorry to hear you got hurt, what a nasty fall, hope you made a full recovery. I broke my back in 2 places this time last year and that has been a long road as one of those bones was my tailbone (ouch!) Wishing you all the best with your riding xxx
Brave girl... I fell a few years ago & broke my pelvis, and before that had a really bad fall from my race horse that nearly did me in. I shouldn't be riding due to arthritis, but when it's in your blood, like it's obviously in yours also, you just can't keep a good girl down! Keep riding, my fractured friend! :)
you are a wonderful rider in my opinion . your horse is gorgeous and you do great together . not everyones riding is perfect . everyone has those spooking moments but i think your a great rider .
We love horses, ride with confidence and pray we never get into a situation like this. It happens far too often and is just an accident that happens. We don't hate the horse, we have to move on and forward. I am glad you posted this, it reminds us all, who do ride, and are still riding, that it could happen to us at anytime because we do not let go of our relationship with the horses we love and ride. God bless you and keep you. Are you back in the saddle now?
im a true horse lover and NO MATTER WHAT.. if i fly off a horse or not i still get back on and not feel scared there are people who once they fall off their scared forever but not me i love them more than anything:)
Wow, I just saw your video. Thank God you are well! I remember my days of youth, therefore have no room to pass any judgement. In fact, I had a neck fusion 15 years ago and had an ungraceful dismount from my horse 4 years ago very similar to yours. Helmet didn't do much but people always ask. I tell them my neck saved my head. I was okay. Anyway, I was going to suggest not allowing comments so the haters would not be able to spout their hate and ruin your day or mood. Keep having fun.
om my gosh that looked so bad!!! i am so glad your fine and I admire you so much! i havent fallen off yet but that is by far the worst I have heard/seen, and you should be proud you didnt give up
Bareback is fine, guys. As long as you know what you're doing. I got more hurt the few times I rode western than two years of riding my ottb bareback (jumping, galloping, bridleless)
takes a lot of guts to get back on- me and my friends all know how hard it is, and can totally relate to u- we have been riding for a long time. u got guts!
OMG, I couldn't watch any more. I am so glad you're okay!! Horse is gorgeous, and you're a great rider! No pain, no gain, ol' Snoopy used to say... Ouch, gah. sheesh. Christopher Reeve (RIP) was paralyzed by a very similar fall. I had a few of these myself. Why doesn learning often have to be the hard way? Sit up, I would have been shrieking... You're a brave, brave woman!! I hope you're still riding:)
You are a beautiful rider and the horse is lovely. What are you doing together now? How long did it take to recover? Any advice. I ride, have 8 horses but don't jump ( except logs in the wilderness). I hope I'm still riding when I'm 80.
you never pull back if the horse takes off at a gallop! you have to not react act calm cause if you don't the horse will get scared and run again and again so it doesn't work that way you have to stay calm don't yell and doesn't matter what side but pull the reins to one side they will stop cause they cant see where their going it really helps my horse takes off every once in a while so i hope you learned and i hope you don't get seriously hurt from this that can happen easily... covergirl87
Kudos to you for getting back on girl. You are lucky, and you know it - and even better, you have the amazing character to be strong, face fears, and trust the horse - who we can all tell didn't try to injure you. Love and Respect
Jeez! What a bad way to fall! Ouch! I'm glad you recovered. We had too many injuries at our stable, and too many horrible people who were more concerned about getting their riding time while someone was laid out in the arena with a broken pelvis. SERIOUSLY? People suck.
yes horses can be trained to do almost everything. the horses at my barn respond to "ho" as a cue to slow their pace (though we rearly use it), they also know "good girl/boy", and they respond to physical aids to extend and collect/ speed up and slow down their pace (all orses do and usualy they are more usefull than reins). but that is not my point my poing is when you use your body, not your rein, to slow your horse you cant affors to wear shorts while riding.
I work with abused horses... and Riders that have had such bad falls that they are to scared to get back on.. part of working with the horse.. I have to admit I have seen people so scared to get back on after a fall like that they want nothing to do with the horse.. Good job for getting back on!!
omg! im soo glad your ok, i havent had a bad fall yet, but you have guts to get back on your i mean i wouldnt if i broke my neck, im just glad your ok x
I broke my neck 7 weeks ago falling of my 6 year old mare... I am going to be fine, but it`s so sad since my parent want to sell her now... She needs an adult and more experienced rider..I broke my arm falling off her last year aswell so I have been a bit insecure since then. She is so beautiful and elegant. I don`t think I will ever own such a good horse again :((
Don't let the haters put you down, you are a great rider and you should be proud. You are definitely not bumping on your horses back, it is almost impossible to sit fully bareback to a fast canter; your hands are fine you gave when you jumped and never at one point pulled at your horses mouth to much. Your horse must have just got to exited and that made the horse put his head down and bronc. You are an amazing rider and don't forget that♥ :)
This horse started to buck over the jump , it had plans to buck you off , the tail swishing and the dropping of the head are a give away, you always have to be on the ball when it comes to any horse , all horses are capable of doing anything-always be ready !!
My brother broke his neck, same break as Christopher Reeves. He was on the phone to my mom telling her he was in the hospital when the nurse came in and yelled at him. " You should be dead or paralyzed get off that phone" Glad he only had to wear a halo for awhile and he is fine. Glad your ok also.
I remember when my friends horse kicked her,we didnt tell anyone[Her mom,her and me only knew] for a long time cause we knew people would hate on her and her horse.You are strong,you must never give up
the trust you have in this horse is amazing you ride beautifully you can see the love you have for your horse and your horse has for you is beautiful ignore all the hate!
your riding is unbelieveable, keep riding! i know that i would be scared after what happened! i could tell it was you with the broken neck! i hope your okay! and doing well, im 14 and i jump as well, im still learning but i love the sport!
Beautiful, Your an excellent rider, and have love for your Horse. An old saying. "If we don't fall at least a 100 times were not a good rider" Your a Natural.
I hope your okay! Do you still ride? Or will you ride again? If so...my gelding is a bit of a rusher, and I found keeping him on the bit coming up to a jump helps keep him under control better. :) I hope you make/made a full recovery and can ride again!
Can y'all stop 'playin the blame game here? Sure, she fell. No, she ain't at fault, nor is the horse. She just landed unfortunately. No reason to pin her down.
The horse shouldn't ever be to blame for a riders mistake
very true I agree
And you shouldn't blame the rider for falling from a horse. Are you really gonna come to her video, see her break her neck and nearly die and then BLAME her? Honestly, I wonder what the fuck is wrong with people.
It can sometimes be the horses fault, or environment [ getting spooked , ect ]
Lily Neuman she isnt blaming ether of them just saying people are blaming the horse when it's not their fault and yes it is the riders fault if right when she falls the horse stops it's her, of the horse keeps running it was the horse
Okay towards the end you stopped making sense there. She said, "The horse shouldn't EVER be to blame for a riders mistake". It means what it means. Why are you acting like a translator for her
Everyone critising, but guys this was 2010, and there's good chance she never walked again, so whats the point, she's probably replayed that day over and over in her head agonizing over what she should have done differently, it doesn't change it. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has accidents of some sorts, bombarding her with blame is just awful. She didn't hurt anyone else, she got hurt doing what she loved, it's a risk anyone takes when they get on a horses back.
xXSilverXSkyXx I'm not trying to be negative here and I don't know for sure, but most people die when they break their neck.
no they don't.
xXSilverXSkyXx I've always been told they do most of the time cause if the cord is severely injured and at or above the fifth cervical vertebra, then breathing may be effected and that they may die from asphyxiation, I didn't say they ALWAYS do, just a lot of the time
xXSilverXSkyXx Another reason is it could probably tear the artery and cause them to bleed to death
xXSilverXSkyXx I feel horrible for this girl and honestly couldn't finish watching it. You r correct in stating Noone should be pointing blame. I am just wondering who she is, if she did live? The person who posted about her being dead, the channel owner can delete the comment or perhaps utube. Stay safe
For those of you that think this is animal abuse. You are wrong. If you knew anything about horses you'd know that whips/crops used at certain times are an AID to give the horse extra incentive, because coaxing and cajoling sometimes just don't do it. Riding bare back gives you a closer relationship with your horse. Just look at what the Indians did, they also rode with a 'bit' in the horses mouth, bare back, and with just a piece of rope. Relying mainly on body cues for the horse to go where they wanting. Cues that a lot of times can't be seen! Unless you know EXACTLY what you are looking for. These cues are used in Dressage, and many other riding disciplines as well.
YOU ARE TOO STUPID. THE INDIANS WERE NICE TO THE WHITE SETTLERS TOO, RIGHT?
Indians being nice to whites has exactly WHAT to do with the way they handled horses?
barbwirepupp
Settlers moved to the Americas out of the blue, forcibly taking land and wealth away from the Indians, all while spreading diseases which wiped out most of their population. Many of the remaining natives were forced into slavery or to convert to Christianity, being beaten or even killed for defiance. I think they had every right to treat the white settlers the way they did.
Plus that has nothing to do with how they handled horses.
Andrea, I do not know where you received your information about Indian horse training, but we were taught to ride bareback and holding the mane or a soft leather tied in a circle and around the horses neck, not in it's mouth. We never hit and used aggressive mannerisms toward the horse. We communicated through body shifts and bare feet against it's sides, applying gentle pressure. Yes, it is abuse to use spurs, whips, etc..
SO TRUE
I agree no matter what, you should ALWAYS wear a helmet even if you are just standing still. No matter how strong your trust is in the horse it doesn't mean he wouldn't spook at something that will then send him flying. I would ride in shorts there's nothing wrong with that but I would always wear my boots or some form of footwear
you look like you have a really good bond with that horse :')
it makes me cry - happy tears happy ears! -
I am disturbed by the many examples of missing safety equipment in this video, from shoes to pants to tack. No one ever deserves to be hurt; but IMO, jumping bareback is best left to professional exhibitors and horses. There are other, safer ways to connect with your horse. I hope that you are recovering quickly and the intent of this video was to promote safety in riding.
Wonderful footage, brings back such memories. I, brother, and sister all had horses, and
this brings back so many wonderful vivid scenes in my mind. Thank you for sharing those
graceful riding scenes.
You dont shoot a horse down because of ONE accident the horse CAN NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT EITHER!
I feel so bad for her, however the chances would've been reduced had she worn the proper gear. It's easier to slip without it. I hope she's okay!
A helmet isn't going to stop a broken neck. I'm not saying you shouldn't wear one, but get a hold of yourselves - Shit happens, horses are horses, humans are humans. It could happen anytime you get near a horse. A helmet and other protective precautions are great but you can never fully protect yourself. That's that.
It can protect you from a concusion and 5 months of no riding. But it does happen guys. You just have to be careful to guys
I wore a helmet and still was knocked out with concusion
Paige Northrock Helmets expire every 3 to 4 years. I would check and see the date you should replace. Because the plastic wears down due to sun, heat, and the cold damage. I replace mine every 4 years to be safe
Horses Are My Life
Yeah but I had my helmet for about 4 months haha
+Paige Northrock well at least you didn't get into a coma
This girl was not abusing her horse, I promise. He looked like the breed that is very high strung and if you give them a lot of rein then they take advantage of it and just go faster. I just hope she finds a way to still love horses.
Okay people, it was not the horses fault, and neither the riders fault. That can happen to everyone.
This is my favourite youtube video ever uploaded, you two are so georgous and i absolutly love the editing.
I've ridden all my life. I would not say I'm a great rider, just that I have a lot of experience with horses. It wasn't until I was in my 50s that I got hurt pretty bad, and it was really because I had ridden so long that I kind of lost sight of how dangerous riding is. I had a cowboy tell me once after that, "When you're on their back, you're kind of at their mercy," and that's when the light bulb went on. Horses let us ride them, and sometimes when they act like horses, we are not able to stay on. There's not a rider alive that hasn't been thrown off, and depending on where we land, how we land, and a handful of other circumstances we may end up injured, possibly severely. It comes with the territory, it's the risk you take.
damn, i hope she s ok ... sometimes people use animals (in many different ways) and make em do stuff they don t wanna do for hobbies and such,it sucks...you never know what s gonna happen
That horse needs a standing martingale, lol
Ur horse looks soo pretty and loyal- falls are usually accidents and afterwards riders realise their mistakes or the cause. Great horse and riding skills x
is there any follow up info on what happened to the horse and the rider. it has been 6 years. what happened afterwards??
She's had no setbacks and is back into riding.
you're amazing. You're an amazing rider, trainer, and your very brave for getting back up and riding again.
Apparently you love jumping - I wish you well and hope that you find a more gentle source to connect with horses.
I hope when she got better she carried on doing what she loved xx
It's actually really entertaining reading peoples comments and argues. Some folks are just dumb as shit.
I check this video every few months and I feel the same way. Things happen we live with it and play the cards dealt to us. This girl is an amazing rider and like I said things happen. Three years ago I saw myself on a varsity team due to a knee injury that happened totally out of the blue I have now grown closer to my horses and focused more on riding than I did before. With every fall I gain a new perspective of where I went wrong, why I fell, and sometimes the horses point of view.
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Ashton Albright ,, l,,
I am more than happy that you are ok. I have had horses all my life and had quite a few scares myself, but every time I get back on, I know it is always worth it for these beautiful creatures
If you're going to ride, you need to learn how to fall....because inevitably you WILL fall and knowing how to hit the ground will be the difference between life and death in some instances. Balance is key and it is apparent she lost hers and could not regain it.
Everyone has a bad fall. No one to blame.
TheKatSpaz Not "blaming" anyone. I've had my share of becoming unsaddled and it was usually because I lost my balance and overcompensated.
I have a question. I am a rider and haven't been told how to fall, how do you fall safely and correctly?
TillTheEndx Well for one, you really shouldn't hold onto the reins when you fall, because it might hurt the horse or startle it, perhaps. And always try to fall butt-first, and if you can't, try to fall at least on your side. How to fall safely though? You may need to ask someone else, I'm bad at giving tips.
What they always thaught us is to try not landing on your head, preferably on your side and if you do fall head first, we should protect our head by like 'wrapping' and arm around it... if you know what I mean. 😂 But sometimes I find it quite hard to remember this especially when you're falling unexpected or 'too quick
I just have so much respect for you. How you did it, and get back up again,
great work, great bond, great rider.
That's what love is.
I hope the rider recouperated . And btw I once knew a horse who liked to jump a small creek on our academys property. He would jump it beautifully, then rear up, when he heard his riders butt splash in the creek he would whinny, I swear that horse was laughin. He would do it to all the new riders, only once but once to everybody. Gentlest gelding you could find, AFTER he made u sit in the water!
Cute! Clearly he has an awesome personality....I miss my horses. : (
guys guys..
This girl literally knows EVERYTHING of the horse-sport.
She's a very good rider, and she really loves her horse..
I love comments like this cause it's the truth. We need more people like you in the world
I don't understand all the people bashing this girls riding... I know of multiple TRAINERS that teach riders how to sit a two point jump WITHOUT a saddle... NO it isn't very safe, and you don't have the support from the saddle... but it teaches seat... This girl should have had a saddle yes... But she obviously trusted her horse and he just decided to get a little frisky. Possibly due to lack of saddle yes. but never the less she BROKE HER FUCKING NECK!!! Why are you saying she deserved it??? NOONE Deserves that!!! You who are bashing her or saying that this horse is "abused" are fucking stupid and need to learn some damn respect!
I agree with you. Why are all these people bagging her, saying she was abusing her animal. It's nonsense! 😡 I hate it when people think they know everything about horses when they don't. No one does. She was riding, it was her choice how she wanted to ride, nobody else's. It's her horse, let her ride it however she wants. Jeez people, learn some damn respect! Accidents happen, it's a fact of life.
Don't want to ever get hurt??????
Never take a risk. Don't go fast, don't jump high, don't feel the wind in your hair or the sun on your face. Just sit on your couch in your house all day.
To live a life worth living, one must risk their lives everyday.
Beautiful video, shows the real bond between you and your lovley horse :)
To the person/people commenting on riding in shorts - I do it all the time in the summer; and ACTUALLY you have MORE traction in the saddle. How about us riders coming together and supporting each other? You may not all agree with her style but I bet most of you haters would not stay on her horse for 5 minutes bareback. How many of you ever had to recover your balance from a horse crow-hopping after a jump? It is not easy! even with stirrups. Sure, there are ways to fall to reduce possible injury, but who the hell has time to think of that in the split second you are nose-diving towards the ground?! Seriously! I hope in the future I see more support for fellow riders and less bashing. not just on this video but in others as well. To Malood: I hope you are recovering well; dont listen to the haters.
Dreamcatcher Media thankyou!!!! Well said!!! 👏
I am an older rider and have watched this many times. I am very glad you are OK! I am an older rider and in all my years I have broken my nose, neck, fingers and a leg in five places!! Each time I healed I got back on! Love them or leave them....I love them!! It wasn't my horse that got my leg broke but a month and a half later I was riding my mare with my right leg looking like it belonged to an elephant!! It didn't phase her one bit!
Most of the people commenting horrid comments most likely don't even own a horse of their own or have only read of them, never actually trained or ridden one. All riders must learn to release the reigns properly of course, even her. But with a horse like him as I can see is a very anxious excited horse it hard to give him all that room when you know he will take advantage of it. If you don't keep him busy he will take advantage of you. That is how my mare is she has anxiety issues and we have to focus on them more then anything. This young lady clearly loves and adores her horse, why else would she make this video?
So negative comments need to cease. She did not make this video for people, who more then likely have ONLY read about horses telling her what to do.
And if she had broken her neck (unclear of if she had or not) a helmet would of done NOTHING to save her. I do agree jumping high jumps you should wear a helmet or running at high speeds. But even with a helmet it doesn't always help. It's her decision if she choices whether or not to wear one. Not all of yours.
Thank you.
GREAT VIDEO BTW!!
I agree with you. I love my horse so much and I can see the love and bond between these two and that she loves jumping. Negative comments, 😡😡😡😡😡
Well done 4 being brave enough to have the guts to get back on this horse after such a painful injury!!!
its the riders falt in my opinion. the horse just tripped and the rider was unbalanced...
It's never a horse's fault. Riders make mistakes, but it's always the rider's fault.
+Anna Leah Of course it can be the horse's fault. You're irrational.
Yes some times it can be the horses fault but NOT this time! I ride and I, not the horse, I make mistake! I NEVER blame my horses. I just try again like 1 time I fell off my Arabian Becuz I was riding wrong and he stop to check on meh when I fell of, So I don't mind your option but In MY opion Horses never mean to hurt us. We were. The ones to start riding them if u are going to blame someone blame yourself 😤 thank u...,
+CleverDjembe
Unnecessary to start name calling. Sure horses can slip and throw someone off, kick someone, or buck them off. But that still results in not the horse's fault. Something had to have happened to have a horse act that way.
If someone got kicked, that person did something wrong and got into a bad position. If you think about it, it's never the horse's fault.
+CleverDjembe
Just like a comment below this one, a horse should never be blamed for someone's fall and mistake.
All I have to say is I am so very proud for you for getting back on and giving it your all!!!!! You're a talented rider and don't let this or anything else keep you from seeing that:)
To all those ppl who are arguing in the comments, you should be real proud of yourself because this girl died. Riding her horse. And if you say she was abusing the horse, yes, no. It doesn't matter. That's not the point of the video.
Where'd you get that information? Can you send me the link to the website for the girl dying?
If she's dead, how did she edit and post this video?
BETTER FOR THE HORSE
barbwirepupp you're probably one of those western trail riding people, thinking theyre the shit
O people, what does it matter if you break your neck and you die or not and all those disagreements over small things, she has her neck broken which just ... just a nightmare. And she's still alive ...
Such a beautiful horse that they can never again ride!: (
So much strength!
i don't get it... who have a broken neck?
The girl broke her neck when she jumped bare back and fell off.
Pernille Bdn not bareback!!! if you look she has an English saddle on :P
Ok ok ,ohh now I see it:p
NO GUYS it's a bareback pad not a saddle!
Lillie bingham xo Goodness, It is a bareback pad. It is a safer way to ride without a saddle, some even come with stirrups
This is a beautifully made video
I think that such a thing could happen to all of us, who are riding.
Of course, it is horrible and sad when such an accident happens, but I think it is worth taking this risk because I love horses and riding. I would never stop riding even if all people around me tell me to stop because of accidents.
If an accident happens, noone is at fault.
At least, that is my opinion.
To the family of this girl: I am sorry.
***** i so agree with you
Exactly
im happy you survived. and u are an inspiration for getting back on the horse.
This is why I detest that method of holding split reins. Where you cross them over and hold them snuggly. When the horse stumbles, which they do sometimes even without jumping, that tight hold on the reins pulls you forward and you lose your balance. I know people who insist that this method is the correct one and I'm doing it wrong, but I've seen them fall off their horses a couple times this way.
I use split reins but tie them at the end, then hold on to the knot with my strong hand, and loop it to the side and then hold on to both reins in each hand. If my horse stumbles, I simply let go of the close grip, keeping my balance, and I still have the knot in the strong hand so when the horse recovers, I can pull the knot back and get control of the loose loop of the reins again. NO Problem.
The 4h rules in my county say that split reins should be held with one hand actually holding the reins (If that makes sense) and the other hand holding the excess rein. If split reins are used in english riding they want you to cross them.
I don't see that she has split reins; to me it just looks like regular English reins. The "tight hold" that you see is called contact, which is extremely common in jumping, but you can see that she releases over the jumps. In this situation, it would not matter if she had tied reins, split reins, loose reins, tight reins, NO reins . . . what ditched her off is the crow hopping. And since I have experienced it several times, you want tighter reins on a horse that tends to do that maneuver; ideally, you want to be able to keep his head up and preferably turn to the side when he does that. With longer reins, the horse just gets more oomph and power in his hop and sends you off faster.
You and your horse have a beautiful relationship :) I love watching videos like this, over the ones with idiots that dont know the first thing about horses ;) Glad to hear you're okay!
Stop saying it was the riders fault. Mistakes happen, it just is how it is. Not one of them is to blame.
Yes your absolutely right! Everyone here just sais it's the rider's fault, but actually it isn't any body's fault! Such terrible things can Happen to anyone of us! And to ne honest, als i did see this video, i felt afraid for the girl and i haven't any "good advices" for her!!!
+Ginny Weasly i mean i felt sorry for her!
I'm sorry that this happened to you. I'm sure you wish that that day you had a saddle i'm sure that there is a million things you would do differently if you had a chance... I hope that you recovered from this and can still have horses in your life in some way shape or form... Best of luck to you.
So, when does the broken neck part happen in this video? Just wondering so i don't have to wade through four-plus minutes of listening to awful gavin rossdale blather. Does the hot chick ever actually bust open her dome in this video?
She breaks her neck in the very beginning that is very sad that that had happened.
mrgenericbrand okay don't care. It was a sad story and you asked so I told I thought you would be nicer about it tho
Mackenzie Oster I was pretty nice about it. I said "fuckin' drag." I mean, it is a fuckin' drag! I also said thanks for telling me. What else do you want? A handwritten thank-you note? A special trophy recognizing your great deed? A public proclamation in your local newspaper declaring your goodness?
I trained my horse from the moment she was born. She learned to trust me because I was never abusive and she only received positive reinforcement. By the time she was old enough to carry my weight, I didn't even use a saddle or bridle. Even so, no matter how well trained a horse is, they are still unpredictable and you have to be ready for anything.
hope you're okay, but seriously kid... you clearly do not respect your sport. Riding in shorts? Bareback with no helmet or SHOES? you probably earned your injury by making reckless choices. This is a dangerous sport and should be treated as such. Wear a helmet, proper footwear, and take a few lessons before putting that poor horse over fences. You have some learning to do.
Agreed!
However, at the same time, fun is necessary. She probably had countless lessons, this horse is probably her best friend! My friends and I all ride bareback in shorts, it's free and helps up grow a connection with a horse. They aren't living machines.
Katie Larsen If you're not joking, you're an idiot.
But she was wearing boot and a helmet when he had her accident...
i honestly love this video. so much. the music choice is perfect. i go on my computer and watch this video every day. i tear up just a little every time i watch it. so inspirational. ♥
what is happin in this Video?is she dead?
no
Pony_mit_style ! Yes she is dead because someone from her family decided it was a good idea to post a video of their relatives death
Just a bit of friendly advice, I noticed you lean a bit to far forward sometimes, and horse needs a running martingale, just to teach him to bring his head down a bit, as he could hit you in the face.
Had she used an English saddle with a grab strap installed she might have not fallen and not broken her neck....for some reason...women love to ride bareback....I think its sexual....but its dangerous....saddles have a purpose...like shoes....like seat belts etc.
I don't think it's just women who like to ride bareback.. That's a bit sexist. I believe that people ride bare back to give there horse a break from the saddle while still being able to stay on their regular riding routine. And also to feel more connected with the horse.
Horses are accustom to saddles...the issue to most horses is a weight on their shoulders that a human provides....its not sexist...its real.Having a human on them and moving is work to a horse...if they are not ridden on a regular basis....they become sour and reject someone on their back.
riding bareback.... for SEXUAL REASONS?
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No.... um... sorry no. I ride bareback because there is veterinary evidence that saddles cause injury to a horse's back. I also ride without a bit, because it causes pain to the horse.
Horses shouldn't be artificially jumping, horse show is the real danger. It treats horses like products, like a football, like a sport. Horses should not be used in this way. The real problem is show jumping, training for shows, because the horse is trained through pain and abuse to "behave" ... this keeps them from truly connecting to the person on their back and understanding the person on their back can be hurt, or even CARING if the person on their back can be hurt. If you were constantly twisted and held back and strapped up and in pain, would you really give a shit if the person doing it to you fell down and died?
People don't understand horses, and that's why accidents happen.
My horse fully is aware of my physical state, and cares deeply for my physical safety, I don't force him to jump, I don't force him to hold his head up high, I don't force him to trot around. I treat him like an animal, I communicate with him and establish myself as not just his caregiver, but someone who he can trust his life to, someone who notices if he's hurting, someone who doesn't use him, instead we connect, when we go riding we both want to go riding, I don't go if he doesn't want to go. I am very careful to read his physical signs, how he's feeling, what he intends to do, I give him a chance to communicate with me and tell me if maybe today isn't a good day to ride him. I establish myself as his master, as the leader of our "herd" but in a way that results in him having deep respect for me IF ONLY because I care very deeply and am fully aware of his needs and feelings. He understands I am NOT a horse, I am different from him and he knows it, and that he must be gentle with me, just like I understand he is not just something I can slap and pull into doing whatever I want. If you take from the horse, you must always give back just as much.
Having a connection with a horse changes everything, to earn a horse's gentleness, compassion and respect, you have to GIVE IT first. And strapping them up in painful, agonizing instruments and trotting them around like an object is NOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! the way to do that. It's putting a barrier between you and them, and when you do that you loose the ability to become one spirit and communicate pain/stress/warning to each other.
I listen to my horse, and in turn he listens to me. And I would trust him with my life in any situation because I know he is fully aware that my body is smaller and weaker than his, just as he is aware that his mind is smaller and weaker then mine. We compliment each other, he's the brawn and I'm the brains. It's a partnership born out of respect and compassion, and it started with ME. I must take the step to understand the animal, to hear the simple things the animal is trying to say.
That horse shouldn't be forced into jumping like that. If you could speak to that horse he would have begged to not jump, the horse knows that jumping like that is dangerous to the person, the horse probably would have never agreed to do it. It is the foolish arrogance of the human not hearing the voice of the very intelligent, powerful animal beneath them. Horses are emotional and spiritual creatures. If you don't listen to what they have to say you shouldn't go near them at all.
So no, I don't ride bareback for sexual reasons at all, I ride bareback so I can feel the horse's emotions, I can let energy flow freely between us, so that I will KNOW if we should go a certain direction, if I should get off and walk next to him, I have deep respect for his emotions, horses speak through emotion and the saddles and the bits prevent them from doing this. Human beings need to stop being so arrogant, we need to humble ourselves and lean down onto the horse's psychological level so we can understand when and what they're intending to do. They are always giving us signals, they are always trying to communicate with us, but most people are too selfish and arrogant to listen.
I am very careful of my horse's physical safety and comfort, and in turn he is astoundingly careful of mine. People are often shocked to learn that I don't use a saddle or a bit and I hardly ever have. You must befriend horses, they are not a mere object. They feel, they understand, they see, they know.
The real danger is horse shows. It treats them like a sport, an object, it forces them to fit into human desire and this is what makes the dangerous. They are "unpredictable" only because we don't take the time to learn their language, so they can't properly warn us or tell us what they might do.
My horse is always communicating with me, and I am always listening. I back off when he tells me he needs it, just like he would break his own legs just to protect me from falling or hurting myself. He's turned his head around and tried to hold me if he feels I might fall. He knows, I know him. We're one spirit, true friends.
My horse is my best friend, and I can fully, completely and totally say that I am his. I give him respect and he returns it to me ten-fold.
Saddles and bits are cruel, and all they do is give shallow people who refuse to listen to the animal's language a way to ride horses with a false sense of security.
Riding bare back isn't sexual that is quiet sexist riding bare back gives you a better Idea of how to connect with your horse feeling his/her muscles working and learning to stay on bareback and keep a balance because it's not super easy at first
It's not sexual. AND IT'S NOT JUST WOMEN. GET IT RIGHT! Sorry, not sorry!
So glad you are all good now, you are a very good rider and you and your horse have such a strong bond
Some of these people have a really bad seat.
Actually, she has a great seat to stay on that horse all the times that she did. She went off when the horse was crow-hopping. Bronwyn A, have you ever been on a horse that is full-out crow hopping? Even in a saddle it's damn tough. It was pure bad luck how she landed; an inch or two tilted in any direction and she may have walked away with a nothing more than a couple bruises. Malood123, don't listen to the haters who don't know what they are talking about!
Owwww girl..... I'm so glad ur doing fine after this..... Big hug!
a tip is not to ride in shorts, its like the most stupid thing you can do (no hate)
shorts are in my opinion totally your own choice. They dont affect your riding, atleast if you can ride decently. Also, if it's very warm, wearing breeches and stuff are as good as overheating
@mica lille - Have you ever ridden in shorts? I do all the time in the summer. The skin on your legs actually give you more grip than any pants do. It has nothing to do with what happened to the girl in the video. I know from experience how hard it is to stay on a horse that starts crow hopping after a jump. Do you? Ever heard of Christopher Reeve? He had on full proper riding gear (including helmet, boots, breeches, AND a protective vest) when his paralyzing accident happened. It looks like the only "stupid thing" around here is the ignorance in your comment.
+phil davis bareback is just to get a better feel for your horse and how to connect with them better.
She was NOT bareback! Look closely.
i know but he said something about bareback that really upset me,,,,,,
Monie RP Oh okay.
I have been riding all my life and I am old enough to tell you as long as you dust yourself off and get back in the saddle... after healing.... you are a true rider... It is those that don't get back on that tend to critique other peoples riding... Keep up the good work and I hope you healed well or are on your way to healing...
My horse does that all the time and my solution is to lean back and pull his head up.
This video is amazing. You are a great rider. I'm so proud of you for getting back up on that horse.
Holy crap! I'm glad your okay! Hope you have recovered well! Your an amazing rider! #inspiration
I feel you... I messed up my back jumping but im glad you're okay and not dead i have had a few family day because of this... im sorry you got hurt :(
So sorry to hear you got hurt, what a nasty fall, hope you made a full recovery. I broke my back in 2 places this time last year and that has been a long road as one of those bones was my tailbone (ouch!)
Wishing you all the best with your riding xxx
Brave girl... I fell a few years ago & broke my pelvis, and before that had a really bad fall from my race horse that nearly did me in. I shouldn't be riding due to arthritis, but when it's in your blood, like it's obviously in yours also, you just can't keep a good girl down! Keep riding, my fractured friend! :)
you are a wonderful rider in my opinion . your horse is gorgeous and you do great together . not everyones riding is perfect . everyone has those spooking moments but i think your a great rider .
We love horses, ride with confidence and pray we never get into a situation like this. It happens far too often and is just an accident that happens. We don't hate the horse, we have to move on and forward. I am glad you posted this, it reminds us all, who do ride, and are still riding, that it could happen to us at anytime because we do not let go of our relationship with the horses we love and ride. God bless you and keep you. Are you back in the saddle now?
im a true horse lover and NO MATTER WHAT.. if i fly off a horse or not i still get back on and not feel scared there are people who once they fall off their scared forever but not me i love them more than anything:)
You're an amazing rider! Hope you and your horse are doing well!
Wow, I just saw your video. Thank God you are well! I remember my days of youth, therefore have no room to pass any judgement. In fact, I had a neck fusion 15 years ago and had an ungraceful dismount from my horse 4 years ago very similar to yours. Helmet didn't do much but people always ask. I tell them my neck saved my head. I was okay. Anyway, I was going to suggest not allowing comments so the haters would not be able to spout their hate and ruin your day or mood. Keep having fun.
om my gosh that looked so bad!!! i am so glad your fine and I admire you so much! i havent fallen off yet but that is by far the worst I have heard/seen, and you should be proud you didnt give up
Bareback is fine, guys. As long as you know what you're doing. I got more hurt the few times I rode western than two years of riding my ottb bareback (jumping, galloping, bridleless)
takes a lot of guts to get back on- me and my friends all know how hard it is, and can totally relate to u- we have been riding for a long time. u got guts!
OMG, I couldn't watch any more. I am so glad you're okay!! Horse is gorgeous, and you're a great rider! No pain, no gain, ol' Snoopy used to say...
Ouch, gah. sheesh. Christopher Reeve (RIP) was paralyzed by a very similar fall. I had a few of these myself. Why doesn learning often have to be the hard way? Sit up, I would have been shrieking...
You're a brave, brave woman!! I hope you're still riding:)
You are a beautiful rider and the horse is lovely. What are you doing together now? How long did it take to recover? Any advice. I ride, have 8 horses but don't jump ( except logs in the wilderness). I hope I'm still riding when I'm 80.
you never pull back if the horse takes off at a gallop! you have to not react act calm cause if you don't the horse will get scared and run again and again so it doesn't work that way you have to stay calm don't yell and doesn't matter what side but pull the reins to one side they will stop cause they cant see where their going it really helps my horse takes off every once in a while so i hope you learned and i hope you don't get seriously hurt from this that can happen easily... covergirl87
Kudos to you for getting back on girl. You are lucky, and you know it - and even better, you have the amazing character to be strong, face fears, and trust the horse - who we can all tell didn't try to injure you. Love and Respect
Jeez! What a bad way to fall! Ouch! I'm glad you recovered. We had too many injuries at our stable, and too many horrible people who were more concerned about getting their riding time while someone was laid out in the arena with a broken pelvis. SERIOUSLY? People suck.
Ow, I feel for you! just wondering, can I use this? I will give you full credit! Please? :)
yes horses can be trained to do almost everything. the horses at my barn respond to "ho" as a cue to slow their pace (though we rearly use it), they also know "good girl/boy", and they respond to physical aids to extend and collect/ speed up and slow down their pace (all orses do and usualy they are more usefull than reins). but that is not my point my poing is when you use your body, not your rein, to slow your horse you cant affors to wear shorts while riding.
I work with abused horses... and Riders that have had such bad falls that they are to scared to get back on.. part of working with the horse.. I have to admit I have seen people so scared to get back on after a fall like that they want nothing to do with the horse.. Good job for getting back on!!
Gorgeous horse! and Im glad ur ok! u look like a great rider!
Same here! I just barely get the "Crap I'm falling off" thought but by the time that gets out it's all said and done.
omg! im soo glad your ok, i havent had a bad fall yet, but you have guts to get back on your i mean i wouldnt if i broke my neck, im just glad your ok x
I broke my neck 7 weeks ago falling of my 6 year old mare... I am going to be fine, but it`s so sad since my parent want to sell her now... She needs an adult and more experienced rider..I broke my arm falling off her last year aswell so I have been a bit insecure since then. She is so beautiful and elegant. I don`t think I will ever own such a good horse again :((
Jess- forever young, beautiful and brave.
Don't let the haters put you down, you are a great rider and you should be proud. You are definitely not bumping on your horses back, it is almost impossible to sit fully bareback to a fast canter; your hands are fine you gave when you jumped and never at one point pulled at your horses mouth to much. Your horse must have just got to exited and that made the horse put his head down and bronc. You are an amazing rider and don't forget that♥ :)
I have watched alot of videos about here, and She died :'( Im so sorry for all of you that cared about here
She's gorgeous!!! Enough said!
This horse started to buck over the jump , it had plans to buck you off , the tail swishing and the dropping of the head are a give away, you always have to be on the ball when it comes to any horse , all horses are capable of doing anything-always be ready !!
Hope you get back in the saddle, hope your okay, brilliant rider!! x
That horse is a danger to his rider. The entire video is of him misbehaving, ducking out, refusing and trying to run away.
My brother broke his neck, same break as Christopher Reeves. He was on the phone to my mom telling her he was in the hospital when the nurse came in and yelled at him. " You should be dead or paralyzed get off that phone" Glad he only had to wear a halo for awhile and he is fine. Glad your ok also.
I remember when my friends horse kicked her,we didnt tell anyone[Her mom,her and me only knew] for a long time cause we knew people would hate on her and her horse.You are strong,you must never give up
the trust you have in this horse is amazing you ride beautifully you can see the love you have for your horse and your horse has for you is beautiful ignore all the hate!
your riding is unbelieveable, keep riding! i know that i would be scared after what happened! i could tell it was you with the broken neck! i hope your okay! and doing well, im 14 and i jump as well, im still learning but i love the sport!
That's hard to watch. Lives change in one moment. My heart goes out to that beautiful girl and her family.
Beautiful, Your an excellent rider, and have love for your Horse. An old saying. "If we don't fall at least a 100 times were not a good rider" Your a Natural.
I hope your okay! Do you still ride? Or will you ride again? If so...my gelding is a bit of a rusher, and I found keeping him on the bit coming up to a jump helps keep him under control better. :) I hope you make/made a full recovery and can ride again!