Today, I was at a rodeo warming up while my mom unnecessarily bragged about my training skills to a client. My horse then threw me into a gate at a full gallop, in front of everyone. That was the first time he'd ever misbehaved. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I was riding my newly trained horse. I've recently been suffering from bad gas, and ended up farting so violently, it spooked my horse into bucking me off and running away. FML
Today, I broke my wrist when I got into a disagreement with a horse. FML
Today, my parents came to visit me at the ranch I work at. They're scared to death of horses, but I was explaining how they are almost completely harmless. I was showing them how to work around the horse without getting kicked. As they relaxed, the horse kicked me. I now have a broken leg. FML
Today, my dad tried to help me overcome my intense fear of horses (due to nearly being killed by one as a child) by taking me to a ranch. Within 30 minutes, a horse bit my face. FML
Today, I was thrown from a horse. Thankfully, there was a trainer there to break my fall and prevent serious injury. Instead of being concerned for my safety or even grateful, my boyfriend flew into a rage that the trainer’s hands had brushed my breasts while saving me. FML
Today, I was supposed to be let the bull out of the trailer and head straight home. Someone didn't latch the gate, so it just walked through between pastures. The bull and a cow went through, a horse broke into the cow lot, and another horse had a meltdown and wiped out in mud after trying to jump the fence. I don't like beef cattle. FML
Today, my horse farted and scared itself, then ran all the way up the hill and wouldn't stop until I fell off. FML
Today, I was putting my horse away into her pasture, when I slipped in the mud. In a haisty attempt to support myself, I grabbed the electric fence in on hand, and my horse with the other. The shock from the fence traveled through me to her, sending her running and leaving me with 2 broken teeth. FML
Today, while riding around the lake, a pair of kids thought it was okay to take turns yanking my horse's tail and running away so they didn't get kicked. When I told the parents not to let their kids do that, they said that I shouldn't be riding if I can't "control my beast". FML
Today, my best friend told me to face my fear of cows and hop over the fence in with them. This resulted in me being chased by a raging cow, and thrusting myself head first over a fence. FML
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lantz4levi 19
It could be worse. Could have stomped you after
siggy_mcsigx 22
When you felt embarrassed, your consternation wavered and the horse sensed it. Stay focused and confident. :)
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Comments (23)
MidnaLink 35
Stage fright?
Brandon1000 10
Horses are dicks
MrGarrett26 11
that's what you get for doing dumb things like a rodeo.
EmoKami 21
Yeah, I agree! Rodeos are just circuses with bulls and horses instead of elephants and tigers...you deserve it for using another animals pain/discomfort for your pleasure.
rodeogal101 9
Says the person who probably doesn't know a damned thing about what rodeo really is. Go stick your head up someone else's ass.
truecountrybitch 22
@emo and Garrett what stupid ass YouTube abuse videos have you been watching? all my horses loved running barrels, which yes is a rodeo event for you city idiots. there is abuse in every sport no matter what animal is in it. even humans! I never used spurs incorrectly or jerked on my horses mouths or unnessesarily whipped them. those dumb videos you idiots watch are few and far between that someone abuses their animal. and they get turned in and kicked from the competition and can have all their animals taken away. so before you open your mouth about shit you don't know!
PANDORUM89 21
I assume you were warming up for barrels, my friends and I went and watched the rodeo and stayed for the slack at a rodeo in Blue Ridge. TX and at the Allen Stampede in TX. both times a girl couldn't stop her horse on the way in or out and they ran straight in to the alley at a sprint and the horse didn't stop until it hit the back wall. scariest shit in the world. I think I'd rather stick to cutting/reining. your horse doesn't try to kill you everytime it sees a barrel and you also don't get smacked in the damn shin every turn hahaha. but also don't feel bad because it is like horse law that they will behave every single time unless you try to show off. :/
IorvethTheXolo 8
Not all barrel horses are nuts, but it sure does seem like there are a lot. Kind of like people think all eventers are nuts. My girl was nuts because she was a hot Thoroughbred who was 17 hands and being ridden by a very short 14 year old me, but I was way overhorsed (not by choice). Otherwise, our barn had some of the most pleasant representatives that people were always surprised to hear were excellent eventing horses.
jvanevery 19
you were barreling on a thoroughbred how did that work out
Calingaladha 21
I suspect foal play...
peach0934 6
As someone who works with horses, I totally relate. You could have the most trusted, well-mannered horse and he'll still act like an ass sometimes. FYL OP
nesteremily 31
I swear horses will always do that at the worst time. Like when you're trying to sell one and you're showing them how well they ride. But horses tend to freak out at shows especially if they're new to it so maybe he was a bit nervous. Hope you were wearing a helmet!
freddygasman 18
are you sure it was a horse you were on? seemed like a smart ass to me.
IorvethTheXolo 8
A saying we had where I grew up is that "A horse's behavior depends greatly on how many people are watching". Not that we used it as an excuse for any bad behavior. With horses (and sometimes other animals) it just seems like they choose the times you want to show your skills to try to throw a surprise your way! I think it has to do with the tension they can often feel from you when you know someone is watching. Horses are so sensitive and pick up the subtle cues of your body that you may not even know you're giving them and they know something is different. Being prey animals, this can make them nervous or, with the more cheeky horses, tells them they have a chance to test you.
nick1121 10
Horse riding is not what a rodeo SHOULD be. Barrel racing is gay. Call me when you go 6 seconds on a pissed off bull
Calingaladha 21
Call me when you can fight off that kangaroo in your picture.
rodeogal101 9
Oh please. Anyone can hang on for six seconds. It actually takes skill and talent to train a horse to barrel race.