tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post7360459934554701975..comments2023-09-29T04:26:29.984-07:00Comments on Blue Blazes the Trail: Guilt. Horror. Responsibility?Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03564676836023211208noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-2341670161467406562013-06-07T15:38:06.026-07:002013-06-07T15:38:06.026-07:00Yes, falconfeathers, Sinwaan was involved with man...Yes, falconfeathers, Sinwaan was involved with many of those photos. And for some reason those two boys were more likely to be naughty together, than with other equine riding companions. <br /><br />I like and agree with Aarene's analogy too. You were responsible about it. But I understand feeling somewhat at fault due to the circumstances. The hay could not have come at a better time, so that was indeed most helpful to her and I was happy to be able to play a small part in delivering it!<br /><br />L is now doing really well. too. Kids must bounce back faster...Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01439841367449771992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-84618395182981866032013-05-08T14:53:17.847-07:002013-05-08T14:53:17.847-07:00Oh, Ruth, I'm so sorry. What a scary tragedy!...Oh, Ruth, I'm so sorry. What a scary tragedy! I like Aarene's analogy, though.Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-50571615627706822362013-04-24T17:18:48.394-07:002013-04-24T17:18:48.394-07:00I could see SInwaan's ears in one of your pict...I could see SInwaan's ears in one of your pictures up there...he was one that used to flip out on a regular basis and succeeded in totally realigning my right side (and that wasn't a good thing)<br />Then what I did I do? gave him to my niece who not long after got stepped on by him at a show and broke her knee...ugh! <br /><br /> I have always worried about her getting hurt too.<br />It is kind of like a mother with a child...no matter how old they are we still feel responsible and worry over them. <br /><br />falconfeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009324555521743579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-23579360288135064932013-04-24T08:34:14.710-07:002013-04-24T08:34:14.710-07:00I can feel your heartache through your words. The ...I can feel your heartache through your words. The second-guessing and wondering "what if" you had done something else. But you didn't. You did the right thing. Like Aarene said, you sold a ferrari to a master mechanic, and when all hell broke loose years later you have no blame in that. But sadness, yes. In his photos he is such a lovely horse. Healing thoughts to your friends, and you.irish horsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289040711028666546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-44044233484267170652013-04-24T06:38:05.077-07:002013-04-24T06:38:05.077-07:00After thinking about this overnight, I had a thoug...After thinking about this overnight, I had a thought about your "loaded gun" analogy. <br /><br />I think when you sold Otto, he wasn't so much a loaded gun as much as a "really shiny car with bad brakes."<br /><br />Had you sold the "really shiny car with bad brakes" to a brand new "driver," you would have been irresponsible. <br /><br />But you didn't do that. <br /><br />You sold Otto to the horse equivalent of a "master mechanic" who, at least theoretically, has the ability to "fix the brakes" before lending the "car" to a brand-new driver.<br /><br />You did your best with what you got, and sold him to a responsible adult with skills. <br /><br />That's my take on it. <br /><br />How's the kid doing now? Update? AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-3861880934340180492013-04-23T22:37:29.482-07:002013-04-23T22:37:29.482-07:00Of course I know Laurie doesn't blame me. I do...Of course I know Laurie doesn't blame me. I don't even know that she really blames Otto. He is unpredictable and she knew that. She was actually giving me lessons on him before I sold him to her — she had seen all his tricks! And L is a little spitfire and a daredevil. Nobody forced her onto Otto. She's a tough little rider.<br /><br />You can see from the pictures that when he was good he was quite good. The problem was that the bad Otto would come out (as he did this time) completely without warning.<br /><br />I just feel like... I dunno. I guess what really bothers me most about the situation is that I know Laurie has enough other strife going on in her life, I wish I wasn't responsible (even indirectly) for adding to the drama.<br />Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03564676836023211208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-15928603134870170592013-04-23T22:08:29.238-07:002013-04-23T22:08:29.238-07:00It COULD happen on any horse...but it's more l...It COULD happen on any horse...but it's more likely to happen on some horses than on other horses. <br /><br />I didn't understand that so well until I gave the Toad back to his owner (after riding him for 2,000+ competitive mile) and started riding my nasty-ass green Dragon who was sane and predictable and actually SAFER for the rider than the Toad ever was.<br /><br />I didn't know that before. I know it now. But I can't learn it for somebody else, and neither can you. <br /><br />We are holding the child in our warmest thoughts. Please send updates! AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-49148774428070041792013-04-23T20:58:29.420-07:002013-04-23T20:58:29.420-07:00(((Hugs)))
They are unpredictable, and it could h...(((Hugs)))<br /><br />They are unpredictable, and it could happen on any horse. I assume that Otto had been behaving himself pretty well for your friend to allow her daughter to ride him; some things just can't be forseen. <br />People have been seriously injured on the most docile horses out there, please don't blame yourself.CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083608347643075663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171276409343367393.post-18095567897146642312013-04-23T19:22:18.871-07:002013-04-23T19:22:18.871-07:00Ruth your post is heart wrenching. I feel very ba...Ruth your post is heart wrenching. I feel very bad for you and your friend with this turn of events.<br />You make a strong point about horses being unpredictable animals. Each of us takes that risk every time we ride or work around them.<br /><br />You also made the point that your friend was well aware of Otto's behaviors and you are flogging yourself where she would never even think to.<br />I sensed the horror that you must feel in all of this even though you are not directly responsible for any of it.<br /><br />Hopefully you can help her in her recovery in some way...encouraging words and care-or helping to set up a fund to help her monetarily through this. Maybe even helping to set up something that helps with cleaning her house and providing meals.<br /><br />There are no answers in this...only more awareness about LIFE.<br /><br />Blessings and prayers for you and your friendfalconfeathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009324555521743579noreply@blogger.com