I had to go to the Hospital..time for a Gypsy Update

[Kalei]

Well I believe its time for a Gypsy's Nightwish update...to let you know quickly what kind of a horse she is...I just got back from the hospital. Today she ran right over me.

Well starting from a few weeks ago and a few days after I got her. I began to find out some things. For one, I found out that she has barely had an inch of training on her. She is rideable but you never know what's gonna happen while you're on her. She is terrible at ground work, always running into me or pulling ahead. And I found out that all her life her previous owners let her get away with everything.

Secondly it didn't take long and we found out that she has the heaves...so now medicine has to be bought for her along with lots of outdoor time and she has to be watched with how much excercise she gets.

Thirdly because she's half psycho and I've fallen off her already, and I can't control her because I'm a small girl. Also because I'm going to college next year...my dad bought her from me. So she's still the family horse which is good. But my dad is able to control her physcally which is good.

And now today I was literally run over by her and am lucky to still be alive. Her hooves hit my head, so on the top side of my head is a major lump which is bruising, and on the upper part of my head I have a bald spot as big as a chocolate chip cookie. I am definately not happy that's for sure. What happened was another horse snuck up behind her while me and my father were trying to put on the lunge line. We didn't see this other horse behind her, and when my father saw her it was too late, Gypsy's chest knocked me to the ground and I rolled,then the only thing I could do is lay in the fetal position and wait to see if a hoof is going to crush me.

I went to the hospital and I don't have a concausion which is good. But I am really upset about my hair, I'm glad I can cover it up with other hair.

Anyways here are some more pics of Gypsy and my father.









I'm glad Gypsy has someone like my dad, a strong man is what she needs to learn.

[buttercup132]

Wow, that's pretty bad. Maybe you should get a professional trainer on her for a few days. Did you not ride her before you got her?

That kind of sounds like a old horse of mine (Rowdy,you can find pictures of him if you do a search) he was a 3 yr old QH and he was good when we tried him but when we got him to our place he was kind of bad.

Just don't let her get away with ANYTHING, if she throws you off get back on her and show her thats not ok. I got thrown off Trigger (first pony) and I got right back on him with a severly sprained ankle, I was told even if you in alot of pain get back on because it will start to get into their heads right away that it's ok to do that.

[chocolatepuppy]

Good grief! I think I'll stick to my little animals! I'm glad you're okay, although torn up a bit! Gypsy is gorgeous and I wish your dad the best of luck with her. At least you can still see her.

[inlovewithanimals]

ouch sounda like it hurt!She is a beautifull horse! when my parents went to buy me my horse they were looking for a pure black horse like her but then they saw her and couldnt decide! so they brought home pintada does your horse like trailer rides?How old is she?


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[Zippy]

Thank God your ok.She is a beauty and that's great that your dad's going to train her.

[sweetpatata6]

Well, first of all, glad to hear that you're ok!!! Second of all, I'd take buttercup's advice all the way. Hope the situation gets better!! Wishing you all luck!

[shais_mom]

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goodluck.

[Marigold2]

Oh my gosh, I am so very very sorry for both the mental and physical pain you are in. As much as you love her I know that all of this must be a great disappointment to you and the family. Still it is not her fault and with lots of love and training she will turn around. It's too bad that the people who sold her to you were not honest about her personality. With an animal as big as a horse (no pun) personality is so important. I am sure she will calm down in time. Every thing is new to her, the home the rules the training. She must feel a great deal of stress and confusion and that is why she is acting out. Patience and love with a firm hand. I know she will become the wonderful horse you have wanted soon. Good luck, be safe.

[buttercup132]

Oh my gosh, I am so very very sorry for both the mental and physical pain you are in. As much as you love her I know that all of this must be a great disappointment to you and the family. Still it is not her fault and with lots of love and training she will turn around. It's too bad that the people who sold her to you were not honest about her personality. With an animal as big as a horse (no pun) personality is so important. I am sure she will calm down in time. Every thing is new to her, the home the rules the training. She must feel a great deal of stress and confusion and that is why she is acting out. Patience and love with a firm hand. I know she will become the wonderful horse you have wanted soon. Good luck, be safe.

Actually it's nothing like that with horses, with cats and dogs sure but with horses it's totally different. She has had her for a while and she should have calmed down by now, Kalie said she was allowed to get away with everything at her old home so that's why she's the way she is now. Also being a mare she will have even more of a attitude.

[sandragonfly]

oh my goodness, GLAD you're okay! I know gyspy didn't meant that, still, I'm so sorry this happened to you.

my tears swelled up reading this thread, I too am glad your father is helping her now - he looks confident in pictures. love is painful sometimes and you just got her so this must be hard on you.

((((gentle bear hugs to you)))), hang in there, and your hair will grow back in no time. (does your hair grows fast or slow?)

[critter crazy]

I am so glad you are okay, as it could have been much worse!! Did you not ride her before purchasing her??? If so, how did you not notice her issues?? I would never buy such a horse,a s I am not a professional trainer, and this is exactly what this horse needs. I sure hope your dad has enough experiance to deal with her, but one must wonder, as he allowed you to ride, and work with such a horse. I also must ask, while working with such a horse, why another horse was even allowed in the area?? I am not trying to be mean, i am just concerned, for you and the horse.

[sandragonfly]

critters, I know you're not mean at all but maybe those questions should be asked in PM? she already has a lot on the plate to answer right now and may feel a bit overwhelmed, you know? so that way she can respond you whenever she wants to. just my twocents.

by the way, what's heaves?

[critter crazy]

Hey I already asked the questions, If she would like to rspond Via PM that is fine.

Heaves is like COPD in horses. It is constant occuring airway obstruction. The horse pretty much coughs all the time.

[sandragonfly]

yeah, a while ago and that's what deletion is for.

copd???

[critter crazy]

Gina Ilike you just fine, but I am not going to Delete a post just cause you dont like it! If karen wants me to delete it, fine, until then, It stays! some people need a wake up call!! she could have very easily lost her life!! would you have prefererred that??? People need to know their limitations when it comes to such Large animals as horses!!!


COPD- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (google it)