I agree, it’s worse when you and your mount go down together! One thing I have made note of over the years, -I prefer a communal crash on sand to the solo ejection into the sharp boulders of a clear mountain stream in the half-light of dawn. That is, given the choice.
Laughing my ass off. I love this lady's style. As an old horseman I've been there, done that too many times, and will stay off saddles for the rest of my days. In my experience the worst times are when you and the horse have an "Oh, shit" moment together. Like the time my steed nearly backed us off a cliff. He was remarkably nimble and saved us. Then there was the time as we were starting a real life cattle drive when my horse and I came face to face with the bull that leads the herd. He looked angry. The horse said, "Oh, shit!" I clicked my tongue and gave him the gentle nudge to turn us around and walk away. He nickered, "Oh, thank you, thank you!" I love this stuff. Now.
I agree, it’s worse when you and your mount go down together! One thing I have made note of over the years, -I prefer a communal crash on sand to the solo ejection into the sharp boulders of a clear mountain stream in the half-light of dawn. That is, given the choice.
Laughing my ass off. I love this lady's style. As an old horseman I've been there, done that too many times, and will stay off saddles for the rest of my days. In my experience the worst times are when you and the horse have an "Oh, shit" moment together. Like the time my steed nearly backed us off a cliff. He was remarkably nimble and saved us. Then there was the time as we were starting a real life cattle drive when my horse and I came face to face with the bull that leads the herd. He looked angry. The horse said, "Oh, shit!" I clicked my tongue and gave him the gentle nudge to turn us around and walk away. He nickered, "Oh, thank you, thank you!" I love this stuff. Now.
Dave! This is the best comment. I'm glad you thought it was funny, I had a lot of fun writing it — here's to sticking the landing, my friend!