The Horse injured in tragic cycling accident

@TheHorse (205271)
Walnut Creek, California
May 1, 2017 9:28am CST
I think my young friend thought he was a cop, and chasing me. I gradually pulled over, but he forgot where his brakes are and ran into me hard, tearing a lot of flesh off of my left calf. I could tell immediately, without looking, that it was going to bleed pretty much, but that it was a superficial wound. I've played enough softball that I have a protocol for such injuries: wash the area, pour hydrogen peroxide over the wounds (ouch ouch), and let nature take its course. It was by design that I didn't get mad but let the blood trickle down my leg. He said, "It's bleeding a lot." I said, "I'll be OK, but never tailgate me like that again." Lesson learned for both if us, I suppose.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 17
Probably the easiest, if painful, way to teach him that particular lesson. Mum always used to use hydrogen peroxide on wounds and cuts and yes, it did sting and bubble. Mum said that meant it was killing the germs.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
@JudyEv Moms are right about some things. I'll do one more "treatment'' before I go to bed.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
That's what I heard too. Just did it. I saw bubbles. I guess that's good. 1,000,000 moms can't be wrong.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (325345)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 May 17
@TheHorse I don't think I'll go down that path!!
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Neha
@optimisticbeauty (2170)
• India
2 May 17
How are you now? Better than before?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 May 17
@optimisticbeauty Hmmm... I don't think you can tattoo a pony, can you? Horses usually get branded!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 May 17
Yeah, each would has a nice dark scab on it. Oooh. Maybe I'll pour some more hydrogen peroxide on them. I was talking to a gal with multiple tattoos the other day about how pain can be fun.
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Neha
@optimisticbeauty (2170)
• India
10 May 17
@TheHorse haha okay. You got tattoos too?
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
1 May 17
I'm sorry to hear that you got hurt. I hope you get better soon and it heals pretty quickly.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
I managed to sleep last night without getting blood on my sheets. That's a start!
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Dominique
@dodo19 (47038)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
1 May 17
@TheHorse That's definitely a start and good news. Hopefully, it stays that way.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
@dodo19 I got called into work at the preschool. Should I wear shorts and scare the littlies? They'll say "Owie, Horse?"
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vanny
@vandana7 (98731)
• India
10 May 17
Is that even allowed when vampire queen is starving?
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vanny
@vandana7 (98731)
• India
14 Jun 17
@TheHorse .. Yeah...you should have spared..since you don't drink blood and I do..lol
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 May 17
LOL! I just told @Corbin5 that you want the blood to stay inside the veins until you get hungry!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Jun 17
Eh, I should have shared.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
1 May 17
Oh owie-oomie @TheHorse . Why is it that learning lessons always requires a boo-boo?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
When grown-ups lecture little ones about safety, it sounds like "mwa mwa mwa," I'm sure
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
1 May 17
@TheHorse Probably. I think him seeing your blood may have been an eye-opener.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
@nanette64 That's my thought too. That's why I just let it bleed and didn't say anything. We kept cycling. I did calmly ask him "what he'd learned" later.
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
1 May 17
You can ride a bike? Why aint you in a animal circus?
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 May 17
@TheHorse was just waiting to see if you'd volunteer to be his "manager" and schedule private bookings for him! (He says doing shows three times a day, every day is just too much work!) Hmmm.... now I am wondering how much you should charge for the private shows and how much I get for making the suggestion of you being his booking manager?!
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
12 May 17
@Plethos Hmmm... do you call him that to his face, Plethos? LMFAO! That might be true, but would that matter, other than we'd be taking advantage of a friend... (And now, see what you did? I was okay with accepting a bit of the largess until I thought a bit harder about my role, here. *sigh!*) Oh, well, easy come, easy go!
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PLETHOS
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
12 May 17
@DaddyEvil - i think the donkey would complain.
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
2 May 17
So sorry to hear about that. I hope that the pain has subsided and you are feeling much better
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Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28644)
• Mauritius
11 May 17
@TheHorse okay. Take care
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 May 17
@Nawsheen It never really hurt that bad. But the visual was a good learning tool for the kid.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 May 17
I'm well on the road to recovery!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
1 May 17
You even had time to snap a picture !!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
13 Jun 17
@TheHorse I think the hygroden is much lighter!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May 17
Heh. I just let it bleed until I came in. I took the picture and them broke out the hydrogen peroxide--ouch ouch.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
13 Jun 17
@infatuatedbby I think they both sting pretty much. There's also bleach.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (61951)
• United States
2 May 17
Hydrogen peroxide: ouch ouch ouch in a bottle. Glad you're otherwise okay.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
It really works, though. Ouch ouch ouch and then a nice scab starting to form the next day.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (61951)
• United States
2 May 17
@TheHorse -- it's what my dermatologist tells me to use after he burns moles off.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
@FourWalls Moles are so cute. They're virtually blind and will dig while you sit there and watch them.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 May 17
lessons can be found all over!
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
9 May 17
@TheHorse I hope you have time for one soon!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 May 17
@Jessicalynnt Me too. He did stop by last night, but only for a few minutes.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
6 May 17
I wonder if he'll check my leg next time I see him. We've both been too busy for a "play date" this week.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22412)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
1 May 17
Who says bike riding is healthy? Hope the wound heals OK, paddling in salt water helps - if you're near a clean beach.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
10 May 17
Well, usually pony says bike riding is healthy, pgn! (I didn't see him saying that in this discussion, that's true, though! )
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pgn
@pgntwo (22412)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
10 May 17
@DaddyEvil Well, it certainly got bits of him that don't normally see daylight out into the open...
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 May 17
@pgntwo What parts of me are you refering to?
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
26 May 17
"The horror!" Glad that neither of you were seriously injured.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Jun 17
Heh. We actually took an 11 mile ride yesterday with his mom. No injuries! But the kid was tired and whiny by the time we got back.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Jul 17
@JamesHxstatic I have a cute picture from the half-way point. He looks like one pouty kid. I'll see if I can find it.
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James Higgins
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
10 Jun 17
@TheHorse I am not surprised. That was quite a ride.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
1 May 17
Lesson learned i am sure! Hope it heals quickly and doesn't cause you too much pain.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
It's feeling better already. I have long pants on. Will take a peek at it after one more client.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 May 17
@Happy2BeMe Thanks! It's all scabbed up now.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
2 May 17
@TheHorse glad it is feeling better
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Prema Shalini
@manikarnika (3222)
• India
2 May 17
I like horse very much. I like to ride horse.It's my goal too.I don't have any suggestions.Sending good, healthy vibes your way for a speedy recovery.Hope you get well soon.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
3 May 17
@manikarnika Do you mean they can't get me? Or you don't get me?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
Thanks. I don't think they'll have to shoot me.
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Prema Shalini
@manikarnika (3222)
• India
3 May 17
@TheHorse Can't get you
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
3 Jun 17
As my grandmother always said "it's a long way from your heart." Just keep it clean and covered and you'll be fine. LOL.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 Jun 17
Why the covered part? I generally like to keep my owies uncovered, unless my hands are involved.
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Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
1 May 17
Owie. That's what you Mad Bikers get. It was kind of - insert cleaner word here than I did --for the guy to tailgate you like that, though.
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Sue H.
@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
2 May 17
@TheHorse haha, well that's different
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
Eh. He's eight. I think he got too into the "game" and forgot about safety.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 May 17
@CinnamonGrl He certainly didn't mean to hurt me.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
1 May 17
You need no suggestion, you knew what to do, I hope it stopped bleeding and you are not in pain now.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
1 May 17
@TheHorse I know it stings, but at least you avoid to get infected.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
@LadyDuck Yea, when I get out of these long pants (one more client to see), then I'll put some more peroxide on it.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
It stings, but I think the hydrogen peroxide will help it scab up quickly and not get Infected.
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Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
1 May 17
Ouch. Those wounds always look worse than they are. My granddaughter was so upset when grandma was attacked by a Hawthorne tree.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 May 17
Our manzanita trees can be quite vicious. Do Hawthorne trees have hard wood?
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Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
2 May 17
@TheHorse the are brushy trees, with an apple like fruit. It's the nasty 2-3 inch long thorns that stick out like nails. I'm not sure if they are considered a hardwood....I try not to get too close.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
1 May 17
Still looks kind of painful.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 May 17
I just "let it bleed" at first, to quote some old guy rock band. As of now, it's doesn't sting.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
2 Jul 17
@teamfreak16 Gimme Shelter, from Let it Bleed, is my all time favorite Stones song.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
1 May 17
@TheHorse - Good to know.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
10 May 17
That does look pretty painful. Cool story about it though!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 May 17
It was really only a "flesh wound," to quote Monty Python. I'm used to those.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (205271)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 May 17
@spiderdust Well, I don't want to lose muscle, tendon, or ligament. So far as I can tell, I still have all of my limbs. I'm good with that.
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Kelli M
@spiderdust (14741)
• San Jose, California
10 May 17
@TheHorse They're all "flesh wounds" unless they cut bone!
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