Comments on: Tragic Events at Red Hills Horse Trials

By: Madeline Schaum

Madeline Schaum — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:33:40 +0000

I think it is a very dangerous sport, and it is NOT worth it for your life. I’m an eventer, and I think it is the craziest sport for riders. Cross Country is where it gets dangerous. I think people should think about the jumps for cross country for Rolex, and huge three day events like that.

By: Abby

Abby — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:22:17 +0000

SO SAD!

By: Klaire

Klaire — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:18:53 +0000

Eventing sure is a dangerous sport. Sometimes I think the risks aren’t worth it.

By: Gesa

Gesa — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:26:19 +0000

I agree with Sasha – we need to take a long, hard look at what we’re asking event teams to do. Isn’t it ironic, though, that the international eventing organization has just begun to do that, and now we have more serious accidents? I don’t think the discussion about eventing should be over any time soon!

By: orangeyan

orangeyan — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:17:30 +0000

i just saw this news at equestriancupid. com/photo/ orange,and this remind me of some happy things, so do not hesitate to join there .let us enjoy ourselves together.

By: Layton

Layton — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:00:30 +0000

Get Well Soon!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:45:12 +0000

omg that is so terrible. my heart goes out to those 2 horse and their riders

By: cc

cc — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:40:03 +0000

how horrible 🙁

By: Abby

Abby — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:32:33 +0000

Wow!Beautiful Horse,and a wonderful rider..

By: Sasha

Sasha — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:52:55 +0000

While of course I hope Darren Chiacchia recovers quickly, this occurrence points to some major issues in the 3-day world. Eventing is an extreme challenge of stamina, courage and strength, but with two horses and a rider critically injured at one trial, we need to take a second look at how far the teams can be pushed. We want to challenge our event riders and horses, but at what cost?