The wealthy folk won’t take kindly to this. They get off watching their horses jump over things and winning those ribbons for dressing smartly and pretending they had something to do with a horse doing what comes naturally. Assumption of risk is alive and well in horseback riding just like every other sport. The sad part is medical premiums are going to increase because of all the care one person is going to need.
Yes, people do learn Jack, and your comment is extremely ignorant and misses the point of the entire article. If you’re concerned with medical premiums increasing because of this accident, why not look to injuries suffered by other professional athletes – football players, race car drivers, or even hockey players.
On the other hand, if you are addressing perceived problems with the equestrian industry, please know this… Every single equestrian that competes is aware of the liability they assume and risk involved in equestrian sports. The wealthy folk you speak of in the horse community are often riders themselves and do actually care about their horses on a level higher than just winning ribbons. With respect to jumping, you are wrong. It is not something that necessarily comes naturally for a horse and is affected by the rider’s ability and judgment. Accidents can be the result of a rider misjudging a jump and the very reason safety and performance standards are constantly monitored and implemented in this sport.
Other sports don’t end up with nearly as many quads as horse people, of which I assume you’re one. There’s something a little different about getting crushed by a 1,000 pound animal. An if jumping doesn’t come naturally to a horse, why force it to jump?
I hardly think medical premiums are going to increase because of one incident! For being so condescending, you certainly don’t know much about equestrian sports. Rolex showcases world-class human and equine athletes and is run by esteemed industry professionals. All equestrian sports require intense training for both horse and rider. It is an Olympic sport, not a fashion show. While it is an expensive sport steeped in tradition, horse and rider develop a profoundly deep connection which allow them to acheive outstanding accomplishments as one. This is a tragic accident for the horse/rider team and the sport. Rolex, Ashker and all involved have my deepest sympathies and condolences and I am sure of all in the “horse world.”
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The wealthy folk won’t take kindly to this. They get off watching their horses jump over things and winning those ribbons for dressing smartly and pretending they had something to do with a horse doing what comes naturally. Assumption of risk is alive and well in horseback riding just like every other sport. The sad part is medical premiums are going to increase because of all the care one person is going to need.
Yes, people do learn Jack, and your comment is extremely ignorant and misses the point of the entire article. If you’re concerned with medical premiums increasing because of this accident, why not look to injuries suffered by other professional athletes – football players, race car drivers, or even hockey players.
On the other hand, if you are addressing perceived problems with the equestrian industry, please know this… Every single equestrian that competes is aware of the liability they assume and risk involved in equestrian sports. The wealthy folk you speak of in the horse community are often riders themselves and do actually care about their horses on a level higher than just winning ribbons. With respect to jumping, you are wrong. It is not something that necessarily comes naturally for a horse and is affected by the rider’s ability and judgment. Accidents can be the result of a rider misjudging a jump and the very reason safety and performance standards are constantly monitored and implemented in this sport.
Other sports don’t end up with nearly as many quads as horse people, of which I assume you’re one. There’s something a little different about getting crushed by a 1,000 pound animal. An if jumping doesn’t come naturally to a horse, why force it to jump?
I hardly think medical premiums are going to increase because of one incident! For being so condescending, you certainly don’t know much about equestrian sports. Rolex showcases world-class human and equine athletes and is run by esteemed industry professionals. All equestrian sports require intense training for both horse and rider. It is an Olympic sport, not a fashion show. While it is an expensive sport steeped in tradition, horse and rider develop a profoundly deep connection which allow them to acheive outstanding accomplishments as one. This is a tragic accident for the horse/rider team and the sport. Rolex, Ashker and all involved have my deepest sympathies and condolences and I am sure of all in the “horse world.”