Yesterday I decided to try horseback riding, even though I
have had no lessons or prior experience. I mounted the horse unassisted and the
horse immediately sprang into motion. It galloped along at a steady rhythmic
pace, but I began to slip from the saddle. In terror, I reached for the horse's
mane, but could not seem to get a firm grip. I tried to throw my arms around
the horse's neck, but I slided down the side of the horse anyway. The horse
galloped along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider. Finally, giving up my
frail grip, I leaped away from the horse to try to throw myself to safety.
Unfortunately, my foot had become entangled in the stirrup
and I was now at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as my head was struck
against the ground repeatedly. As my head was battered against the ground, I
was mere moments away from unconsciousness when... the playground manager ran
out to shut the horse off.
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