2 horses that hurt me

Every trainer that has been training very long has been hurt. Here is the story about 2 horses that I got hurt on.

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[finngamesknudson]

I admire your humbleness in recognizing that despite being a great trainer, you did not think you’d win with that Morgan. Even more humble you accepted that someone else might be able to work with him.

[HappyStar]

Wow! I too had a Morgan that was sent to me for pretty much the same reason. He had lost a screw along the way and I sent him back to be sent to someone with a death wish.
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you.

[loesvandenberg-los]

Thank you for your stories. Even from the stories we learn about the horses and their state of mind. That's why I only do groundwork with the horses I train. Riding is for the younger generation. I'm also almost 60 years young!

[lizmurphy]

Owned a beautiful young, built like a tank, sorrel 3 yr old paint quarter horse. She liked to buck. I was riding with my trainer. He told me to take her to the rail and start a canter. This was a huge mistake! I qued her to canter and she exploded. I hit the groung so hard. My head just missed the corral pipe rails. I was scrapped up. My husband told me to suck it up. I couldn't breathe upon waking up. Got rushed to ER. I had broken rightside ribs, rightside collapsed lung, severe right hip bruise, right arm all torn up. I spent 18 days in hospital on morphine. Terrible pain. I was sent to physical therapy. Spent one whole year in PT. I never rode her again. She was so beautiful. I showed her in halter classes. Judges always told me what a gorgeous mare I had. My trainer had her another 2 months. I just didnt have courage to get back on her. Sold her for one dollar to a family friend who had a small ranch in Utah. I cried for days. I am now 72 years old. I still cry when I think of her.

[SG-vuqy]

A lot of good, honest information. i broke a 20year old arabian stud that spent most of his life in a stall untouched. I took a long time just hand walking him, and showing him the outside world. He did hurt me twice due to a fear response. my error due to ground work not complete with things above him, otherwise he turned out to be a trusting gentleman. i have another to break, and I am grateful for your information of taking longer with another not so younger mare. being extra careful this time.

[KarenInCalif]

thanks to the person who suggested this topic. Good lessons here. I won't be a trainer, but there are lots of applications here just for life in general.

[kimtyndall]

I really liked all the stories. I had one fracture my hip in a deep arena, she would blow with no warning. The second time she knocked me out there was no third time.😊

[stephaniedavis]

thx 4 sharing, we all have those stories and it's good to hear that refusing to work / own a dangerous horse is the right thing for some of us. too many good horses out there to be hurt by the ones that aren't retrainable. blessings always n safe riding for all.

[Jan-kc]

I can relate so much to the paint story… I am now in my late 70’s and have been retired from horses now for over 20 years. I had a horse arrive for breaking and as soon as it was unloaded I had a strange feeling about it…was told it was a three year old and she was, and that she had been handled a bit. When I started with her, had the feeling from her reaction and attitude that she had already been started.went through all the groundwork like a charm, saddle on, no problems. Knew about steering etc., and on her second ride, had not even got my leg over her back and did she buck!!! Did me a lot of damage and learned later that she had been to other trainers before me and had been sent home. She had a very strange quirk about her… I learnt from then on to trust my initial gut feeling and never was wrong after that… was about a year later had a bad accident, not horse, and had to retire… just be observant and trust is my advice

[mingram]

Thanks for the stories! I rode a little blue eyed gray gelding that I took lessons on at a stable here in Texas that was a boarders horse and they decided to use in their lesson program. I had ridden him three times and was a great horse especially compared to the lesson horses they had there. On that third day everything went great. Me and my “little buddy” finished the ride and I dismounted and lead him to the water trough, got a drink and went to the rail to tie him up and it was Budweiser time. Got to the rail and it was crowded, so I went under the rail to tie on the other side. When I did my”BUDDY” backed up, charged, and head butted me in my side. I must have bounced down the sidewalk seven times, went under a horse tied up and all I saw was white eyes and throwing hooves. Laid there with the wind knocked out of me and finally got up skinned up and bleeding. I cowboyed up and walked it off telling everybody I was ok. About 6:00 that evening I was at the urgent care getting x-rays. Banged my ribs good. Hurt for many days. Sat in slept in the recliner for about 10 nights. I tell this to say when you said the dislocated hip was way worse than the ribs, I can’t even imagine how painful that must have been. That’s why at 63 I have gotten very a analytical approach to horses and work ALL the problems I can on the ground before I’ll get them under me. Thanks for the work you put into sharing these videos and we are looking forward to the next ones!!!

[allysondoerfler]

I've started a few horses in my life, and always thought that was a lot easier than working with horses someone else had mucked up. That Morgan was a time bomb.

[bettybakebake]

I've spoken before about my horse background which was from trail riding stables. The old man who was a tough old dude said a "a bad horse will hurt you but a good horse will kill you" meaning we aren't on our guard when around them. And that was true.

[donnac.]

relative had an old paint horse named being around him I calked him leaving the barn and Lightening going back! And yes every trainer has to draw the line when accepting horses for training. I do gelieve that most often a halter broke well mannered young horse that has been only handled enough to have feet trimmed is easier for a trainer to good 90 owner going good with that horse..., then later another 90 days to work again but towards a certain goal. I worked with kids and their horses so I agree that an older horse can have a boat load of issues. Sometimes those issues are so mentally locked in that they can never be trusted. Sad but true. If someone tajes one on it can be a lifetime commitment and can be a hestbreaker as well as dangerous. Does not cost any more to care for a good horse than a bad one!

[hahaimatree]

I’m really impressed with your ability to know what you can and cannot handle, I appreciate your wisdom.

[bitbybitfarmseast]

Your manner is wonderful. I'm retired now, but my daughter and I started many horses saddle and in harness. We started quite a few older horses(guess we didn't know any better) broodmares that weren't producing anymore usually. We were probably the last step before the auction. Thank God they all worked into family, trail. and even 1 decent show horse. All but 1 were Morgans. That 1 was an Arabian. Thank you for your stories and glad you are here to caution people.

[YvetteWillis]

I agree with you. I have only met a handful of horses like such and they are few and far inbetween but when I do come across one like those.... I am quick and honest in the fact that I will not deal with them purely for the fact that I want to be as safe as possible and live to talk about it. xD

[ccTooTall]

I broke an anxious 8 yo Arab for a 13 yo girl. The horse was barely halter broke, and pretty agitated so I was skeptical. But when evaluating her I took the sides of her muzzle in my hands and exhaled deeply. She exhaled right along with me and dropped her head in relaxation. I knew I could work with that. Turned out to be a phenomenal little mare and a great partner for her girl.

[music]

I know next to nothing about horses, but your patience is astounding. Horse people must love their animals to work through their issues. My uncle was a racehorse trainer, my dad's and his step father was an ex jockey. Uncle, when aged about 60, got dragged along the road when he was exercising a colt one morning, put uncle in hospital

[NatalieHudspeth-Storey]

The horse you are on is your friend. His attention to you and patience is a testament to your training and trust he has for you.

[cairafeddema]

I appreciate the insights especially the end talking about trainers and the various programs! Thanks