Originally Posted by
Elite_Pie
The jump jockeys have my utmost admiration too. The thoroughbred racehorse is one of nature's finest creations, but I wouldn't like to put my life in their hooves. I once sat on one and even though I never went faster than a walk it looked a bloody long way to the ground!
These are highly strung and unpredictable animals, I even admire the 7 stone stablegirls who regularly lead half a ton of horseflesh around the parade ring. I hope you recover quickly and the horse emerged unscathed.