This message is from: "fofdfjo...@clearwire.net" <fofdfjo...@aol.com>
Oh my gosh! SO glad you are alright! I seem to remember a couple of driving incidents we witnessed at Armstrong the first time I showed there when I stayed with you in your motor home. The 6 up that had a run away and the lady who's mare spooked as she was exiting her cart with no header. Guess that's why I stick to riding?! Gayle Ware Field of Dreams Eugene, OR www.fjordhorse.com Subject: FW: Flight instinct Saves Fjords andPeopleThis message is from: "Ursula Jensen" <ursu...@gmail.com>Withmicrosoft 10 this seems to be not getting through with two tries.. Tryagain.Brian JensenFrom: Ursula Jensen [mailto:ursu...@gmail.com]Sent:Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:15 AMTo: fjordhorse-digestSubject: Flightinstinct Saves Fjords and People Greetings listâI thought awhile aboutsending this mail to the list but asoverall road safety is paramount I thinkit appropriate. Last Friday, Aug 7th I took out a pair for a realnice long drive whichwe were al enjoying. We were coming North on Trinity Roadabout ½ mile fromour place when we heard a logging truck coming south justaround the cornerfor us. The road at that point is fairly narrow with no ditchon our rightside only a steep 70% bank of dirt. The logging truck at about 60mph. roundedthe corner facing us at about a ½ head on collision. The drivernever slowedor pulled over just zoomed at us. The Fjord pair reacted inflight mode and went up the 70% bank pulling uswith them in the wagonette. Iwas driving and Dave my groom was in the back.The logging truck was fullyloaded with a logging trailer hooked behind so itwas a huge sight barrelingdown on us. At this point the Fjords were done withthe hill and in slow motionit seemed they fell over backwards and sidewaysrolling back down the hill withDave and I rolling down with the wagonetterolling as well. By some form ofhigher intervention we were under butunscathed. The logging truck pulled overabout 300 yards from us, but when hesaw us get up he left the scene of theaccident! We were left with two Fjords lying one on top of the othertangled inharness and equipment. The Fjord underneath was cryingloudly.Thank goodness for quick release traces. The near Fjords headstalland collarhad been torn off her and she has right side facial and eye damagefrom beingunder the off Fjord. Dave and I got them untangled and standingshakily. Wewalked them home with torn harness and left the bent wagonette onthe side ofthe road. When we got home they were still jumpy but more settled.Ursula tookthem into the shade of the barn and cool washed them down andtreated thefacial injuries on the one Fjord. Dave and I took the tractor andwent backfor the damaged wagonette. It is now in the shop being welded. Theharness wastorn as well I have notified the RCMP who have opened the afile on the incident. Theirone main answer was----did you get the driverslicense plate number? I ratherdoubt that the RCMP will move on the accident!!The pair are healing wellafter the accident. The near Fjord seems quitesettled, while the off Fjordwas more injured and is still very cautious aboutanything. I was somewhat shocky myself for a time but am driving again andfeelingOK.The huge overall picture of this incident in hindsight, is thatthanks to twoFjords who reacted quickly, they saved themselves and two verythankful humanbeings. A very, very thankful------------------- BrianJensenSent from Mail <http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows10Important FjordHorse List Links:Subscription Management:http://tinyurl.com/5msa7eFH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepwFH_L Shirts:http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l------------------------------End offjordhorse-digest V2015 #77**********************************ImportantFjordHorse List Links:Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7eFH-LArchives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepwFH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
