Why was she doing this?

Question

OK, i was grooming my horse getting ready for a lesson, and i hear this banging coming from a few stalls away from me (i think she was running around her stall, and running into the walls, but i didn't see that part), so i look over my horse and see Ebony (one of my favorite horses) laying on her back on the ground, breathing really hard. One of the instructors races over to her and was yelling for someone to get scissors to cut the lead rope that she was tied to, because she was being choked from it, it was too short. They finally cut it and two seconds later Ebony is up and acting like the whole thing never happened.

All i know is that:

1. She was choking.

2. Her "Boyfriend" was in the pasture, over 100 feet away.

3. The lead rope was so short that it choked her when she was on the ground.

It scared everyone, we thought she was going to choke to death.

Then the next day, i rode her for my lesson and she was all figity and almost bucked when i tried mounting.

Wondering y

Answer 1

You say that you heard the noise a few stalls away from where you were grooming your horse but that you looked over your horse's back and could see Ebony laying on her back in her stall, so there must be an open view into the stall.

So it doesn't seem that outrageous to leave a horse tied for a few minutes unattended when it is in plain view.  It should be tied with a quick release knot, or using a quick release snap (Like a bunge tie).  It sounds like she was properly tied so that she couldn't get a leg over the rope, so I think she either slipped and lost her footing, or maybe something startled her and she reared back and fell....a common occurrance with horses.  The lesson to be learned is to always anticipate these things. I use bunges with release clips.  Why would you need anything more secure when the horse is just in the stall being groomed?  I've seen horses in training barns where they hose the horses after sessions on hot days, and they tie them in the stalls to keep them from rolling while they're still wet.  It's not ideal but it is done all the time.  I've haven't seen them tied without a release knot, though.  I'm glad she is okay and these events are how lessons are learned.

Answer 2

well if she had the accident the day earlier then why did you ride her????

but she might have been either alittle stressed or hurt and didnt waht you to ride her

try small circles from her throught latch to her withers and get her to relax and clam down!

also make sure she is moving alright! lunge her for 2-5 mins and see how she is moving also have your vet look her over!

Answer 3

How would you feel if you were a claustrophobic animal that went through a terrifying life-threatening experience and were helpless to get yourself out of it?  Don't you think maybe she was a bit sore from this the next day?  Why would any responsible owner allow this horse to be ridden immediately after this injury - and she was injured even if she wasn't bleeding.  Anyone who leaves a horse alone and tied for 5 seconds is beyond moronic and THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO DO.  Common sense should answer your questions for you.  Think about it.

Answer 4

she is supposed to be tied up, not left alone but how did you tie her up?? obviously not in a safe way if she choked. it was also a really bad idea to ride her the next day, she would still be in shock after almost being choked to death

Answer 5

I'm wondering why ride at a place where the horses are put in the situation to get hurt like that! You don't tie a horse in their stall just to groom them! If they must be tied, they need to be in crossties in the hall or back-ins. Since they had to cut the leadrope, it sounds like they don't even know how to tie an emergency release knot! That's what you're supposed to use when you tie horses to anything in case they panic or get caught up in something.

Do yourself a favor, and don't ride there anymore. The horses are in danger from their owners' and trainers' stupidity, which can translate into danger for you.

Oh, and lemme guess... they have barbed wire as fencing? Wouldn't surprise me in the least.

Back to answering your question... the horse was all fidgety because everyone appreciates life more after a near-death experience, and will very well take that opportunity to not get ridden and do more important things before something else her owner does kills her.

Answer 6

well why was she tied when she was in the stall

Answer 7

OK..I'm not gonna burn and ridicule you like the others...she could have spooked or had a fly go up her nose that bothered her. Accidents happen, the thing is to learn from them. And for all you who are getting pissed cause of the short lead, some horses mess around when tied and get into trouble so they are tied shorter. When things get like this happen it's good to have a quick release knot, or to actually tie some bailing twine or something like that to the post then tie the lead to the twine. The twine will break if there is a lot of tension. If she was wearing a halter i don't think she might have been choking...unless the halter was too tight! Try finding a break away halter, it break if the horse falls... The halter and the short lead were likely just pulling and straining her neck making harder for her to get up. Horses have incidents and little spills. It's how they learn not to do things. She could have been straining to see her companion and fallen. The lead would have choked her if it was wrapped around her neck, yes.

When you rode her....

Horse have great memories...and maybe that fright she had was still fresh in her mind. Or it could have been the weather, she could have been in heat....or anything!! The fall and the riding incident were no ones fault...just accidents, and probably bad timing. Just remember the hints in this paragraph and it'll make it safer if it ever happens again. And hopefully it won't!! The break away halter should be used if you think she's a little clumsy that day or want to take extra precautions. Some horses will learn to pull back to get free from it and even with the bailing twine..so if you do use that hint it might be better if you braid a few strands together....

GOOD LUCK!!!

and to let SOME PPL know...

people DO leave horses untied and alone for more than 5 sec....everyone does!!!!

people DO tie horses in stalls.

people DON'T always use cross ties

and horses CAN be ridden after a stunt like this if they act and seem ok for twenty four hours....

SO CALM THE h**l DOWN! AND STOP MAKING HER FEEL BAD!