kanny 20,602 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 He wasn't driving on the wrong side of the road on purposes he'd obviously lost control further back round the corner his back end is way out as he comes into shot possibly aqua planning he did well to keep it on the road its just unlucky the horse's were there ....it's just a accident shit happens. all that may be true but the speed he's going is beyondIt's difficult to say without seeing the moment the driver lost control and what caused the loss of control once your in a slide its difficult to loose speed quick you can't use the brakes until you regain traction ....it's a difficult one to judge just from that clip is all I'm saying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 He wasn't driving on the wrong side of the road on purposes he'd obviously lost control further back round the corner his back end is way out as he comes into shot possibly aqua planning he did well to keep it on the road its just unlucky the horse's were there ....it's just a accident shit happens. all that may be true but the speed he's going is beyondIt's difficult to say without seeing the moment the driver lost control and what caused the loss of control once your in a slide its difficult to loose speed quick you can't use the brakes until you regain traction ....it's a difficult one to judge just from that clip is all I'm saying. Be easier to go straight than go round the corner in a skid. Going straight would have missed the horses. I'd guess it was a woman around 70 that hit them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan85 722 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Has anyone seen that footage of the rally car hitting them horses, unbelievable Jeff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socks 32,253 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Was that wales 123 driving ......... 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jiggy 3,209 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Horse riders and especially cyclists are a pain in the arse 2 and 3 wide going along the road thinking they own it. Cyclists are like vermin in the city's and kangaroo-bashers like they have on the front of 4x4s in Australia should be fitted to all vehicles to push them off the road at speed.????? 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,080 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 might have slid on some horseshit, happens to motor bikes all the time 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Horrendous footage! So glad horses and riders are all ok! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,416 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 My daughter rides race horses and one trainer she rode out for has her gallops half a mile up the road from the yard. On her first day hacking up the road the trainer told her to ride in the middle of the road. If she stayed in to the side the traffic wouldn't slow down. By riding in the middle they had no choice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,440 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Many moons ago a bloke I new, fancied a young lady that lived in his village, she was a horse riding type and as he was coming down the road on the old bsa gold star one morning he spots her up ahead and goes in for the impressive drive by, sadly trying to bank round a bend steering with one hand whilst casually waving at the subject of his desire, led to the bike skidding out from underneath him, the horse killed outright, the bike a right off and the romance died as fast as the horse, it's probably happened hundreds of times just a bit more shocking seeing it on film 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,793 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 A riding school horse shied and tossed its rider on the path near our house about 30 years back. Was watching telly when we saw out the front window a horse running down our close. Out through the ginnel at the end and onto the road. Neighbours missus was coming home in her fiesta and it ran straight out in front of it. We heard the crash and I ran out the back to see the front end of the car demolished and the horse stood on the grass across with a front leg almost hanging off. I took the rein and gave it to someone else, several people now appeared, and ran back in and told the mrs to ring 999 and tell them get the vet to bring his gun. Grabbed a slip lead and went and torniqued the horses leg but it was obviously not gonna do a lot. Coppers came and stood most of the people back and The vet took about half hour to arrive by which time horse was down but not out. Vet asked a few questions than jabbed the horse. A horse box with a winch came soon after. Loads of kids crying and rubber neckers passing. Remembering that, a shiver just went up my spine. Cheers, D. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Haiddheliwr 1,911 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 My daughter rides race horses and one trainer she rode out for has her gallops half a mile up the road from the yard. On her first day hacking up the road the trainer told her to ride in the middle of the road. If she stayed in to the side the traffic wouldn't slow down. By riding in the middle they had no choice. I am just curious Neil did you have any concerns when your daughter was offered this information? As a horse owner myself living way out in the sticks we are constantly confronted by farm tractors with some massive equipment in tow! At the moment we are schooling a mare and foal and to be honest have them to the side of the lane as far as possible! Being in the centre of the road would personally give me nightmares! I know what some people think of cyclists riding two abreast! Meeting two gypsy cobs in the centre of the road would surely raise their hackles! Think I will stick to the side lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,479 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Speed had a lot to do with that the driver was going to fast for the conditions 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 Speed had a lot to do with that the driver was going to fast for the conditions That car was going way way too fast for that bend regardless of whether it was raining or not. I always wondered why the wife didn't prefer hacks to riding indoors but the danger of being on roads is one of the reasons. My daughter is now learning to ride as well and seeing how f**king stupid some drivers are scares the crap out of me. I hope they throw the book at this stupid tw*t but they often get away with a slap on the wrist. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bird 9,898 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 My daughter rides race horses and one trainer she rode out for has her gallops half a mile up the road from the yard. On her first day hacking up the road the trainer told her to ride in the middle of the road. If she stayed in to the side the traffic wouldn't slow down. By riding in the middle they had no choice. I am just curious Neil did you have any concerns when your daughter was offered this information? As a horse owner myself living way out in the sticks we are constantly confronted by farm tractors with some massive equipment in tow! At the moment we are schooling a mare and foal and to be honest have them to the side of the lane as far as possible! Being in the centre of the road would personally give me nightmares! I know what some people think of cyclists riding two abreast! Meeting two gypsy cobs in the centre of the road would surely raise their hackles! Think I will stick to the side lol true mate, i am out in the sticks so get alot farm tractors etc, few lorries ,and cars . got a long B road that is used alot. But you still get few cyclists 2-3 abreast, and bloody hoss riders in the middle of the road, norm they move the horses to single file and let you pass, i never get to close to them because i think any horse is unpredictable , and fookin mad things so i give them room but the prats on the bikes who go 2-3 abreast are bloody pain in the arse , i get close to them until they drop to single file , don't forget parts of the road get narrow , so these prats are going to cause a accident with there 2-3 brest 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil cooney 10,416 Posted March 9, 2017 Report Share Posted March 9, 2017 My daughter rides race horses and one trainer she rode out for has her gallops half a mile up the road from the yard. On her first day hacking up the road the trainer told her to ride in the middle of the road. If she stayed in to the side the traffic wouldn't slow down. By riding in the middle they had no choice. I am just curious Neil did you have any concerns when your daughter was offered this information? As a horse owner myself living way out in the sticks we are constantly confronted by farm tractors with some massive equipment in tow! At the moment we are schooling a mare and foal and to be honest have them to the side of the lane as far as possible! Being in the centre of the road would personally give me nightmares! I know what some people think of cyclists riding two abreast! Meeting two gypsy cobs in the centre of the road would surely raise their hackles! Think I will stick to the side lol It was what worked. If she stayed in the motorists didn't give a f**k and wouldn't touch their brakes, if she stayed out they slowed down. The local football team were in a final one year and every telegraph pole had a flag with their colours on it. My daughter was riding on the road and a flag flicked out , spooked the horse and threw my daughter. She landed on the road and the car behind was a squad car, LOL, the two Gards got out ,caught the horse and gave her a leg up. I can't remember if it was that fall or another on the road where she broke her ribs. It's what they do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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