My first adventure

Posted by New Jersey Jones from ool-18bf326c.dyn.optonline.net on February 27, 2001 at 15:51:58:

I would just like to testify to the toughness of my US Wings Goat Indy jacket, sitting here still sore and a little shaken. I was riding my friends 6 year old mare thoroughbred. The last stretch of our ride is a 1/2 mile dirt road. I got hear up to a gallop as usual but for some reason this time she didn't stop at the house. She keep right on going. I couldn't stop her to save my life. I spotted a field down the road and aimed her for it. Then at 37.5 MPH (I had my GPS in my pocket) I dove off (I forgot to wear my helmet today). I got dragged about 30 feet before getting my foot out of the stirrup, then rolled for another 40 feet or so. Fortunately I didn't break anything. After getting back home and looking at the jacket I was amazed that there where no scratches or tears. It has just dirty. I had the jacket for two months and love it. I'm not sure if it ever will have that roughed up look.

Dave.

Follow Ups:

• I had a similar experience once.....friggin horses.....glad you're allright, though that WAS one of the coolest reads on here in a long while!! Good on ya, mate!! (NM) Indiana Jimmie 00:40:03 2/28/2001 (0)
• Maybe you should have kept both hands on the reins... WndJameR 23:12:03 2/27/2001 (1)
  • Re: Maybe you should have kept both hands on the reins... New Jersey JOnes 15:04:04 2/28/2001 (0)
• Cool Dave!... Indy Coil 19:43:44 2/27/2001 (0)
• Re: My first adventure Indiana Josh 18:08:47 2/27/2001 (0)
• Tuck and roll! graml 18:01:34 2/27/2001 (1)
  • Re: Tuck and roll! What's that, a hemorrhoid treatment? 18:39:07 2/27/2001 (0)
• Sounds like the old gal has a tough mouth. Next time don't use a smooth bit. (nm) Fedora 17:10:54 2/27/2001 (1)
  • How about a more subtle psychological approach? That's where a can of Elmer's Glue comes into play... ;) (nm) Fall Guy 17:51:44 2/27/2001 (0)
• Why did you jump? Fall Guy 16:42:42 2/27/2001 (2)
  • Re: Why did you jump? New Jersey Jones 16:46:06 2/27/2001 (1)
    • You decided to leave your horse to her fate? Dear Lord! ;) (nm) Fall Guy 16:49:27 2/27/2001 (0)
• Re: My first adventure Baldwyn 16:41:15 2/27/2001 (0)
• WOW!! Glad you're OK! (nm) Zippy 16:34:17 2/27/2001 (0)
• Good grief, Dave! Michaelson 16:27:00 2/27/2001 (0)
• Very cool! Thanks for sharing. (nm) MK 16:19:48 2/27/2001 (0)

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