Horse riders are pretty tough. We take
the mucking out, fall injuries, and expenses in our stride all for
the love of riding.
Paddy Power have collated the best ‘oh
shit’ moment that all horse riders can relate to ahead of the
Grand
National 2016. How many do you recognise?
The Terrible Tumble
You are cantering around the paddock
enjoying the fresh air and suddenly your horse sees the end of a
carrot and stops. All we can say is thank God for body protection.
Tack me down
Horse tack is getting more and more
advanced. However, nothing seems to help you when your foot is caught
in the stirrups and you’re head over heels.
The small yappy dog
You take a leisurely hack along the
countryside bridle path then BAAM a small ball of fluff springs out
of nowhere and scurries around your horses legs scaring the life out
of it.
The Shoulder Stand
This is a common occurrence amongst
show jumpers and sometimes gymkhana participants. Once you lose your
balance, there is no saving you.
The flooded paddock
The outside tap is not working yet
again, the rental fees are extortionate and to top it off the paddock
is flooded. Who would own a horse hey?!
Unexpected Play Time
Mud, sand, snow, horses love it all.
And never more than when you are decked out in your brand new
jodhpurs.
When it’s Dentist Time
Having been
bitten from an over excited mare previously the thought of an equine
dentist at work makes me quiver. If horses make light work of
carrots, imagine what they can do to your fingers!