Tag Archives: Creative Dismount

The Rider Rehab Calculator

Posted on May 5, 2010 by

Horse people.  Regular injury timelines don’t apply.  Here’s my personal handy-dandy Rider Layup Conversion equation: Doctors recovery recommendation: 6 weeks minimum for ribs to heal, expect 8, and know it takes a full year for bone density to return to … Continue reading →

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Creative Dismount: Cara’s Story

Posted on September 10, 2009 by

Creative Dismount: Cara relates how she fell off a horse…while it was sleeping. Those of us who have fallen off of an awake, but not moving horse, are SO glad you wrote in. Thank you! (Although I believe we all know it could have been us as well…can so picture myself doing exactly that.) Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Liz’ Story

Posted on August 13, 2009 by

I think this one sums it up for most long term riders: They’re ALL creative dismounts. And for better or for worse, in life with horses, they will be ongoing! Let’s hear it for The Visible Bruise Policy. Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Arlene’s Story

Posted on August 12, 2009 by

Another Creative Dismount Story, this one from Arlene of Grey Horse Matters. Handiwipes won’t help, bring a hose, a blanket, and comfy sweats. Hunters to hounds, bring those cute little flasks…Arlene is going to need it, and we’re going to toast to going to a SPA for mud treatments. Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Chapter 2

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

We continue with more creative dismount tales, one funny, one dismaying…OUCH. Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Lee’s Story

Posted on August 10, 2009 by

Two creative dismount stories from Confessions of a Struggling Dressage Rider. I think we can all identify with being new, and told to handle a bolt using aids we haven’t yet learned! Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Chapter 1

Posted on August 7, 2009 by

Chapter One of Creative Dismounts! Enjoy, and keep the submissions coming. You have no idea how much better this makes us feel. It’s not confessions, it’s altruism. Generosity. Self-sacrifice for the greater good! Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Daisy’s Story

Posted on August 6, 2009 by

Daisy’s best creative dismount! Bring handiwipes. And for heaven’s sake, do not drink any beverage while reading. Continue reading →

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Creative Dismounts: Jane’s Story

Posted on August 4, 2009 by

Jane’s most horrifyingly embarrassing dismount. It doesn’t get much worse. This should help ease you into sharing your own creative dismount stories! Continue reading →

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Drunken Hamsters, Apples and The Family Reunion

Posted on August 3, 2009 by

Jane Returns. The Maudlin Episode. Next up, the actual Creative Dismount submissions! (If I can wrest the computer from other family members long enough to post) Continue reading →

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