tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post1464705897266755800..comments2023-10-20T07:27:23.246-07:00Comments on If It's Not One Thing....: High Risk Behavior???Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-57462441889440529922008-10-06T18:50:00.000-07:002008-10-06T18:50:00.000-07:00Riding was supposed to be fun and relaxing?? I ne...Riding was supposed to be fun and relaxing?? I never knew! LOL...I've been very lucky in all my falls, only one trip to the ER and that was really a waist of time. I thought I was finally going to get the nose job I had always wanted, but it wasn't broken.<BR/>I think anything can be as dangerous as you want it to be!Denise- LessIsMore17https://www.blogger.com/profile/11875671948514151680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-50892508934785673512008-10-06T07:21:00.000-07:002008-10-06T07:21:00.000-07:00To all-I just wanted to clear up something that I ...To all-<BR/>I just wanted to clear up something that I did not convey very well in my post. I do think that horseback riding is dangerous, but I disagree with the trauma surgeon, and his staff, that it is for "thrill seekers and risk takers." <BR/><BR/>Most people who I know, ride horses for the relaxation and the enjoyment of being around their equine pals; not because they are out looking for an adrenaline rush.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-4503942239829246962008-10-05T15:44:00.000-07:002008-10-05T15:44:00.000-07:00GNH-Well put, and that was kind of the point of my...GNH-<BR/>Well put, and that was kind of the point of my post...that you can be killed by horse, a motorcycle/quad,or just by simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. That you cannot live your life in fear. Go out and do what you want to do, just be aware of the risks. <BR/><BR/>I do know that horses are dangerous (hence the reason for my previous post), I just don't think of them as "man killers" like the staff at the ER does.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-62508460348140252682008-10-05T14:28:00.000-07:002008-10-05T14:28:00.000-07:00I think you're mistaken thinking horseback riding ...I think you're mistaken thinking horseback riding is not an "extreme" sport. In fact horseback riding is extremely dangerous. There are far more injuries per hour riding horses than there are motorcycle riding. The actual numbers are one serious injury per 7000 hours motorcycle riding compared to one serious injury per 350 hours riding on a horse. I don't know if that counts in "extreme sports" but it does demonstrate that horseback riding is dangerous. That being said, I go riding several times a week. You can try to shoot for extreme safety, but what kind of life is that? Consider that the author of "100 things to do before you die" ended up dropping dead in his own house after slipping in the bathtub and hitting his head. My thought is be aware of the danger but get out and live your life.GNHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15180342767762548292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-3316576135587033302008-10-05T08:06:00.000-07:002008-10-05T08:06:00.000-07:00Hi FolksFrom a wife and Mom of Dare Devils nothin...Hi Folks<BR/>From a wife and Mom of Dare Devils nothing suprises me anymore except that my guys are paranoid of "my sport'. They don't want the cook hurt! LOL So I have the STI break away stirrups, helmet, grab strap, cel phone(with the Burnnet store number in it since there is always someone there) sometimes the pistol and most of the time my machete. I call them my saftey nets so I can ride alone. As a family we are firm beleivers in getting out a playing hard and fast but we do spent the money for the best saftey gear. Which did help save my youngest son's life when he had a high speed head on collision with another dirt bike.<BR/>When my hubby was pestering me to buy the STI's he kept saying 'what is a broken leg worth' because at the time I purchased them they were $340. <BR/>Just had to comment<BR/>MarthaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-11585707641134716292008-10-04T22:42:00.000-07:002008-10-04T22:42:00.000-07:00Melanie,I just trotted back over here to tell you ...Melanie,<BR/><BR/>I just trotted back over here to tell you thanks for your wonderfully supportive and kind comments you left for me on my blog, concerning my son's injury.<BR/>It is much appreciated, my friend :)<BR/><BR/>Take Care,<BR/>LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-82291571914021271992008-10-04T09:05:00.000-07:002008-10-04T09:05:00.000-07:00Jewel and Cara-Thanks for sharing with us. Hope th...Jewel and Cara-<BR/>Thanks for sharing with us. Hope that both of you have healed completely from your accidents! I agree about horses being a risk that we are willing to take, and I imagine that people who engage in other "high risk" sports feel the same way. :)<BR/><BR/>Lisa-<BR/>Seventeen??!!! Wowzer! I am glad that both you and your son are feeling better, and I agree...good thing "he" is not a "she!!" Now...when is he heading back up into those trees...lol!!!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682815635702122191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-47275852508233601632008-10-04T06:20:00.000-07:002008-10-04T06:20:00.000-07:00A lot of people like to be in denial. When someone...A lot of people like to be in denial. When someone gets hurt, seriously hurt, at least one person will point out that they were doing something unsafe, or not taking precations, or above their level of a sport. This is a way of believing that it will not happen to them in spite of being faced with a reminder that it really could.<BR/><BR/>Eons ago, I was in the lowely position of bench tech. I had opted for the health care package with the highest coverage, way more expensive than the other ones. The other enrollees were high level execs. Others were amazed at my flagrant spending in leu of more retirement savings or material objects. I said "I ride horses, that can be dangerous."<BR/><BR/>Then: Bonk! The helicopter rescue, the coma, 2 months in the hospital, 6 months of 100% disability, another year of partial disability and a year and a half of rehab.<BR/><BR/>I had good health insurance.<BR/><BR/>My helmet was a mess! I had to buy a new one. "If you think your hair is more important than your brain, you're probably right."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588163317389814730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-48761341053719010672008-10-03T22:20:00.000-07:002008-10-03T22:20:00.000-07:00Thanks Melanie. This post came during the perfect ...Thanks Melanie. This post came during the perfect time, as you know.<BR/>Thanks for chatting about the issues involved and for making me feel better about what happened to me son.<BR/><BR/>BTW, Jem's doing better, though he is very sore. I cleaned the stitches (all SEVENTEEN of them!) tonight and it looks pretty good. It's amazing how close he came to losing his entire nipple, though.<BR/>Thank God he's boy and not a woman, or there could have been issues with breastfeeding and feeling in that nipple.<BR/><BR/>It sure is painful to look at. And I still feel partly responsible and wish he didn't have to go through any of the pain.<BR/>He's so brave, though. Braver than I would be.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for all of your kind, sweet, caring and supportive comments and words. They mean alot to me :)<BR/><BR/>~LisaLaughing Orca Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03562627840013868980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9105389627022519073.post-712437591049321712008-10-03T19:32:00.000-07:002008-10-03T19:32:00.000-07:00Oh yes it is High risk. Last year after my big fal...Oh yes it is High risk. Last year after my big fall, I was amazed at what the folks in the ER were saying. The problem they felt was the Horse people did not have much sense, we get thrown, we wander around for a few days saying we should be in pain and then finally go to the Doc once we starting coughing up blood or something (yes I really did do that). At that point the injury is worse or you have managed to injure yourself more. I ride at my own risk. I try not to take big risks, but it happens. I think making sure you have the right equipment and trying to be safe will go a long way. But in the end they are still horses and accidents will still happen, for me its a Risk I am willing to take. There is a special peace that comes being with horses and that will out weigh the risk anyday for me.20 meter circle of lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10170568433356702218noreply@blogger.com