Keep and eye on your horses...and people.

ShezaBayDoc · 12-21-2006, 04:46 AM

A girl my aunt goes to church with....(long story short, she begged me) used to take lessons, but her old barn closed down.

She had been riding my gelding, espescially now that I can't for about 5 months..I'm technically not supposed to be going to the barn, but something told me to yesterday.

I've seen this girl ride, and care for my horse in a very nice way, so I was not worried..

I went out to see him and she was riding, and his neck was flexed strangely...something wasn't right.

I made her stop, and went to check the bit, as I have a twisted loose ring, and a smooth one..I figured maybe she'd grabbed the wrong one.

When I opened his mouth it was blood red...not bleeding, blistered.

When asked she said finally that she had put bleach in his mouth to make him give more the pressure. Said he deserved it? So keep an eye on your horses..

I had him vet checked and he will be fine, but needless to say he will be getting a nice long break from riding. She has been kicked to the curb.

BuckIndie · 12-21-2006, 04:50 AM

OMG that's terrible!! Poor horse!! She should not be allowed to ride any horse anymore.

codyntampa · 12-21-2006, 04:55 AM

Bleach!?!? what was this kid thinking...I hope your horse is okay, poor guy. Some people can be some dumb sometimes...*shakes head*

ShezaBayDoc · 12-21-2006, 05:05 AM

He's fine...he still loves me, stupid as I was. I went out today (no-no...lol..my doctor wll be furious...) and he put his head in my lap as he was laying down.

He knows how to open his mouth WIDE on command now too...which comes in handy, so I can check it.

madvoice · 12-21-2006, 05:05 AM

I hope she landed on the curb on the way out. People like that don't deserve to be near horses let alone ride them!

Vix · 12-21-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by madvoice

I hope she landed on the curb on the way out. People like that don't deserve to be near horses let alone ride them!

Agreed! Head first! What in the world makes people think of such stupid things!? I would have been absolutely furious! Hopefully your boy will be alright. Good catch!

ShezaBayDoc · 12-21-2006, 05:12 AM

I have no idea....

"Oooo, maybe this little chemical will fix all my problems...it's not like it matters right?"

Makes me sick.

It's going to be in the paper, I think. So I don't believe she'll be riding any time soon.

ShezaBayDoc · 12-21-2006, 05:13 AM

I will post pictures and updates when I get them, in horse health.

Mare · 12-21-2006, 05:32 AM

You did the right thing but Iam thinking that maybe she should of been there when the vet came to hear what he had to say. Someone had to of taught her this and she should really be talked to. If she wont put bleach in her own mouth just why the **** would she put it in a horses?

mamaalwaysrides · 12-21-2006, 05:33 AM

I just can't believe anybody would do A thing like this , or even think to do such a thing. Glad he will be ok

12-21-2006, 04:50 AM	#2
BuckIndie Full Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 254 Images: 68	OMG that's terrible!! Poor horse!! She should not be allowed to ride any horse anymore. __________________ -Kristina

12-21-2006, 04:55 AM	#3
codyntampa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,171 Images: 280 Blog Entries: 1	Bleach!?!? what was this kid thinking...I hope your horse is okay, poor guy. Some people can be some dumb sometimes...shakes head __________________ www.dunnrominfarm.com -Katie- Cinful - "Harold" - 8yr old 16h bay Thoroughbred gelding

12-21-2006, 05:05 AM	#5
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 11,348 Images: 281	I hope she landed on the curb on the way out. People like that don't deserve to be near horses let alone ride them! __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing Owner of a lazy TB This is my shiny thing, and if you try and take it off me, I may have to eat you!

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Mare Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 2,560 Images: 10	You did the right thing but Iam thinking that maybe she should of been there when the vet came to hear what he had to say. Someone had to of taught her this and she should really be talked to. If she wont put bleach in her own mouth just why the **** would she put it in a horses?

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mamaalwaysrides Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,704 Images: 35	I just can't believe anybody would do A thing like this , or even think to do such a thing. Glad he will be ok