Bronc Rider

Caitlin got tossed around pretty good on Dreamy Penny yesterday. She got on to ride her for the second time since breaking her that first day, and things were going pretty okay until Dreamy Penny decided she didn't want to do what Caitlin was asking of her. So what does any young horse do when they don't want to do what they are told? They throw a tantrum of course...not unlike a small child or a teenager who isn't getting their way.

Caitlin stayed on her for about 15 seconds before being thrown. I understand the horse was quite pissed off and bucking hard core...just like they do in the rodeos. Caitlin got banged up pretty good but got right back on the horse and rode it for a few more minutes to show whose boss. Her neck was hurting and she couldn't turn her head or raise her shoulders so off to the emergency room they went to be sure there were no fractures and thankfully there weren't. She has bruising and will be sore for a few days. I'm just glad I wasn't there to see it! I don't know that I would have handled it well...