Mel (& Paul) Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I came off my horse yesterday whilst jumping Aparently it was quite spectacular. I came up to a jump Molly spooked and off I flew - head connected with the wing of the jump and knocked it over (luckily I didnt damage the jump ) I think I was concussed. I couldnt sit up for a while and was then REALLY wobbly - couldnt walk in a straight line - just like beeing tiddly, without the fun of the wine first. I now have a stonking headache, neck ache, back ache, bruises and am generally feeling very sorry for myself I now have to get a new riding hat as the impact with the wing seems to have damaged it - credit cards here I come! Oh well, could have been worse (I could have damaged the jump) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh Mel that sounds very painful, I do hope you start to feel better soon get plenty of rest and don't forget chocolate is very good for concussion............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 I will take your advice I MUST have been concussed because I didnt even WANT any wine last night, even if I could have had it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh no you must be feeling really bad if you didn't want any wine.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Have you seen a Doctor Mel concussion can be quite nasty Hope you feel better soon - I mean a wine aversion - that is a serious injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hope you feel better soon - I mean a wine aversion - that is a serious injury Yes - dont let it go on for too long Mel, and if it's gin as well as wine then get some serious help soon - you've had a big shock to the system and it needs to recover as quickly as possible Hope you're ok soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Sorry to hear about your fall Mel. I can quite sympathise Glad to hear you have kept your sense of humour although losing the taste for alcohol does sound very worrying Hope you have it back for Jimmy's farm as there are plenty of stalls offering tasters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Bad luck Mel.....I agree with Louise, though...you should get a Dr to check everything is OK. Hope you are back in the saddle very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ooh, Mel, sounds painful! Had one of those myself a few years back - horse threw me into the wing then proceeded over the jump alone I landed flat on my back, but across a surplus jump pole lying on the ground. Talk about winded! Remember being stiff as a board for a few days. Paracetamol and/or ibuprofen plus keeping mobile should see off the aches, but definitely see a doc if the headaches persist. Really hope you feel better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh Mel, I do hope you are feeling a bit better soon Falling from a horse can really knock the stuffing out of you - I remember how shocking it is to the system. Look after yourself over the weekend, & try to take it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oouch You need a few days lounging around partaking in lots of wine and chocolate Hope you feel better soon karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Sounds painful Mel. Take care of yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Ow Mel, sounds really painful (although quite spectacular!) - hope you recover soon. Very worried that you didn't want any wine though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 You poor thing Mel, that sounds nasty. Careful hugs from me. Get (& Paul) to massage your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I hope you haven't broken your brain or anything. (Hmm. Thinks. How will they tell? ) As for the difficulty with drinking, I'm sure they said on the radio that it's Red Wine Day today. Anyone else hear that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 I hope you haven't broken your brain or anything. (Hmm. Thinks. How will they tell? ) cheeky As for the difficulty with drinking, I'm sure they said on the radio that it's Red Wine Day today. Anyone else hear that? I certainly did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Thanks for your good wishes chaps Still feeling rather wobbly - I have to go to Bristol on Monday so will try nd take it really easy over the weekend. Aches and pains arent much better- but the bruising is a glorious technicolour!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Stupid, short eared small brained creature............ the horse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh Mel Warm bath with many bubbles, rub arnica into your bruise(s) and i would see a professional about not wanting wine - sounds very serious to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 OOoh, sounds nasty. Put your feet up and rest, hope your'e feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Oh Mel Sorry to hear about your fall. Do get yourself checked out. Dont leave it to long before you get back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Is your neck ok Hon? Might be worth getting it checked out - I damaged mine a few years ago falling down the stairs and landing on my head; didn't knock any sense into me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 Stupid, short eared small brained creature............ the horse.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share Posted March 17, 2007 I still ache - my neck is really quite painful - but I have to go to Bristol on Monday to provide training on dangerous animals..........! but I will take it easy over the weekend. Just need to go and cook oxtail stew and rhubarb crumble for my parents who are coming over tonight. The cleaning can wait. After all they have known me for ** years and if they didnt know I was a dreadful house sl*t then more fool them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted March 17, 2007 Share Posted March 17, 2007 Poor you! Lots of ibruprofen! Works every time. Hope you feel better soon! C x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
