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!

[sandragonfly]

just that I think you asked hard questions, I'd feel a bit defensive especially it happened just yesterday. kalei may be different from me but again, my opinion speaking in general. I didn't say you can't ask, wouldn't a PM be less too much?

I'm on a pager, is why I asked! thank you.

[critter crazy]

just that I think you asked hard questions, I'd feel a bit defensive especially it happened just yesterday. kalei may be different from me but again, my opinion speaking in general. I didn't say you can't ask, wouldn't a PM be less too much?

I'm on a pager, is why I asked! thank you.

I dont think any of those questions were "Hard". I think they are all questions that needs to be asked. If anything, questions she should ask herself, before putting herself in this situation again.

I have been severely hurt by a horse, and after sitting back and asking myself what went wrong, It was plain to see that It was my fault not the horses. I still to this day have Hip problems from my accident. I am just trying to make sure she dosent get hurt anymore than she already has!

Edit to add: If you are so against what I asked, why keep bringing it up here, and why not go to PM's Yourself!

[sandragonfly]

I understand your concern really, just some timings are right.

I meant to PM in second response but I never thought it would get too sensitive, now I think differently of you.

so, nevermind.

[shais_mom]

ok I've read this 3 times Gina and just can't get over how you make it about yourself again.
Not everyone likes to or HAS to communicate via pm's like you do.
I think you would make every post a pm and god forbid someone else doesn't.

[The_Duck]

Kalei, I'm so sorry that happened to you. But I'm extremly grateful that you're alright. And I'm glad that your dad is willing to work with Gypsy. She really is such a beautiful mare. I really hope things owrk out for you all.

[buttercup132]

that the horse had been ridden before at a stable and was fine

That might be true, I know there are alot of people who show and stuff and can hop on any horse and make them listen. Not saying your a bad rider or anything but I was the same way with Rowdy.

After thinking about it, I just started to realize that this farm is like a puppy mill, 80 some horses, that he doesn't know much about, he just sells them. The main ones he makes sure he knows about is the registered ones. And Gypsy wasn't registered.

That's sad. But doesn't he get them from other people? Maybe they were auction horses he saved.

I have seen on horse classified ads where people say like 30 days with professional trainer and they can w/t/c fine. So they must do good. I think if you get a few days and keep being consisitant then she will be good.
Also once you get more used to the way her body moves etc you will just be able to tell when she is going to do something like act up or spook and you'll be able to stop it.

I'm so glad your ok.

[Kalei]

Yeah he gets them from alot of auctions out west in Alberta and also gets alot of them from Quebec. Some he gets from local people and he keeps a stallion or two for breeding at his own place. But most all of them come from auctions.

I suppose at an auction you have to act fast and don't really always know what you're getting.

Now when I got to buy a horse again someday, I am going to buy one from someone locally and private that can tell me everything. Or even some personal friends I know who breed their horses.

[zippy-kat]

Didn't a friend buy one at the same time as you? Out of curiosity, how is his/her horse?

Glad to hear you're ok.

[Kalei]

Didn't a friend buy one at the same time as you? Out of curiosity, how is his/her horse?

Glad to hear you're ok.

Thanks, yeah my friend got her horse now. Its just as high strung and un trained as Gypsy...actually her horse hasn't even been saddlebroke and its 5 years old too. But my friend is an expert unlike me, so althought its going to be alot of work for her, she'll be able to do it in time. And that horse doesn't seem to have any health problems yet.

I get to stay home for two days, today I had to go to outpatients again to get my rib checked cause its been bothering me...and I have muscle damage there. But oh well, it means more time on pt