Yes, these photos were taken soon after I arrived home from my visit today to the Emergency Room at the Hospital.
Yes, that’s blood in my hair. (I was thinking about becoming a redhead, but now I don’t think so)
Yes, these injuries were caused by my mare Apache. Yes, it was my fault. Yes, I was kicked in the face. No, I wasn’t wearing a helmet. No, I wasn’t riding. Yes, I was doing groundwork and desensitizing work with Apache. Yes, I was too close to her backside. Yes, she did give me a warning. No, I didn’t think she would kick me. But, yes, it was my fault.
Yes, Apache has been a little cranky the past few days. Yes, I should have taken that into account before working with her. No, I don’t think she meant to hurt me. Yes, I believe she just meant to tell me to leave her alone. No, I didn’t listen.
No, this doesn’t mean I’m selling Apache. No, this doesn’t mean I’m never riding a horse again. Yes, it does mean that I will be much more careful in the future. Yes, it means that I’ve learned some very important lessons from this. Yes, I’m a little sad, a little worried, and a little scared.
Yes, I had a CAT Scan. Yes, my eye socket is broken. No, they didn’t need to operate. Yes, my vision is ok, just blurry and sluggish. Yes, it’s hurts like Hell. Yes, I am taking strong pain meds. Yes, my head hurts. No, there doesn’t seem to be any brain damage. No, I didn’t get a concussion. Yes, I should have worn a helmet. Yes, it probably would have helped absorb most of the kick from the hoof. Yes, I needed four stitches and some medical glue for my two cuts. Yes, I have an Ophthalmology/Neurology Appointment tomorrow. Yes, Ranchman John is flying in tonight.
Yes, I’ll be laying low for a while. Yes, it’s painful and tiring to try and keep my eye open. So, yes, please forgive me if my comments are missing from your blogs for a while.
Yes………..I’m lucky to be alive.
