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In reply to the discussion: I inherited my first cat last December [View all]TruckFump
(5,812 posts)41. I fell off the horse and my foot was caught in the stirrup.
Ankle was badly twisted, but not broken, and I was dragged through brush -- lots of scratches and cuts and full of dirt. They did not put me back on because I was rushed to the ER for treatment because they thought my ankle was broken. Something spooked the horse, I guess. Never found out because I would have eaten broken glass covered with shit before I ever got near a horse again.
I have avoided being near horses at all possible costs since that accident. What is odd, I love the harness races, but I cannot go to any race where there are riders on the horses. I think it's a fear that the rider will fall off and the horse will drag him.
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He got up on the coffee table and took over the blanket that was the dog's BD gift.
TruckFump
Jul 2019
#17
Cats also seem to sense more about your state of mind and health than do dogs.
maddiemom
Jul 2019
#35
A very bad experience which could happen to any rider not wearing proper boots or solid heels.
maddiemom
Jul 2019
#43
Yes!. Cats usually do come when called (and know their names) if they are familiar with their home
maddiemom
Jul 2019
#37