I crashed and burned
@GardenGerty (169591)
United States
January 11, 2018 7:45am CST
Yesterday was Wednesday. It is the day our little class goes and works with the miniature horses. For those who do not know, "crashed and burned" refers to having a bad accident.
At the stables mostly we lead the horses, give them simple commands and brush and groom them.
My student was wanting to go fast. We have the option of telling the horses to "trot", so we did. We go up and down a long, graveled driveway.
I have never been very graceful, and so managed to trip on something. I went face forward, landing on hands and knees on the gravel. My glasses flew off. The little guy was scared. The horse was happy to amble over and eat some grass.
Because this student often yells, no one came when he did. He was calling the lead teacher by name. They were in another part of the yard and could not see me. My student is language impaired and also does not always understand everything. I told him I would be okay and I would get up. I managed. He then laughed hysterically.
When I went home, hubby made supper. I took a muscle relaxer. I was going to take a hot soak, but I knew I would not be able to get out of the tub, my knees both seem twisted. I took an over the counter pain reliever and I was in bed, asleep, by 6:15 p. m.
So this is the reason I am glad that school is called off today due to weather.
I will rest some more, and get stuff done.I hope my knees loosen up soon.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I am up and moving about. I can take more medicine if need be, but the rest is really what is best for me right now.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
@LadyDuck I had a restful day, and even took a nap.
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@LadyDuck (502886)
• Italy
11 Jan 18
@GardenGerty Try to rest as much as you can.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I am fortunate not to have brittle bones. It was unfortunate, I am such an uncoordinated individual.
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@tzwrites (4835)
• Romania
12 Jan 18
@GardenGerty It happens to all of us at one point. All it takes is one moment of not being careful.
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@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Jan 18
Glad you weren't hurt any worse. I am not coordinated at all. I know how it is.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
Yes, and running/trotting is not my best form, either.
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@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Jan 18
@GardenGerty ......Maybe walking fast would be better.
@BearArtistLady (6029)
• United States
13 Jan 18
@GardenGerty With my knees I must look like a 2 year old with my pants full when I run.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
12 Jan 18
ohhh dear ...
how upsetting for you both... I'm glad the pony didn't get spooked... I hope your knees soon start to feel much better....
how upsetting for you both... I'm glad the pony didn't get spooked... I hope your knees soon start to feel much better....1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
13 Jan 18
I guess it is hard to describe what is going on. It is like muscles pulled at the backs of my knees. The fronts seem fine. I am fine most of the time, just occasionally a hitch.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
13 Jan 18
@GardenGerty it sounds very uncomfortable... I hope it's getting better... 
@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
Oh these horses are great with kids and will stay in place anytime they can nibble a little extra grass.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
13 Jan 18
@JudyEv The lady that owns them jokes about what pigs they are.
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@JudyEv (382693)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Jan 18
@GardenGerty Most 'little' horses and ponies are happy to stop if there is some food around.
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@JSAph8888 (949)
• Philippines
13 Jan 18
I think you need to see a doctor. Please do so.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
14 Jan 18
Nothing is broken, nothing to be treated. I already have medicine given to me by my doctor. Thank you for your concern though.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
I am just so glad to have a day at home to relax today. I will be okay.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54741)
• United States
11 Jan 18
That couldn’t have felt good. I hope that your not real sore.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Not too bad. A day of rest should do the trick for me.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54741)
• United States
11 Jan 18
@GardenGerty that's good to hear.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
It is much better now. I know there are no broken bones. I can wear a knee brace.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
I have had a restful day today. Very little soreness left, just some spasms on one side.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
No, there is no swelling. I often have pain from fibromyalgia and arthritis, so I can handle this. I love the extra rest, though.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
13 Jan 18
I have some soreness, but not much. I find that the backs of my knees are tying up in spasms. I have medicine that the doctor has prescribed.
@BearArtistLady (6029)
• United States
12 Jan 18
I've never been too graceful either. I think it's from a ear infection I had as a small child. My balance has always been off and I fell a lot. When I got to my teen aged years I couldn't handle heights. In my senior year in high school my gym coach discovered I hadn't been on the balance beam throughout high school. I was informed that if I didn't do the routine she had come up with for all the girls I would flunk. The routine was one from the Olympics. I tried the mount several times and fell off. Finally she said for me to just climb on. I got on the narrow slat of wood, took one step and froze! Forty five minutes later she called one of the men gym coaches to lift me down. I was like a wild cat!!! His head was one mass of scratches by the time he set me on the floor! My gym coach informed me that if I got on ANYTHING that had me off the ground she would flunk me.
Fast forward quite a few years. I have had to have both knees replaced. I still writhe in pain when I have to do something on my knees or if I walk too much. I can so relate to what you go through if you soak in the tub. I have back problems and the doctor gave me exercises to do to help relieve the back problem, but it doesn't say how the heck you get back up to a standing position if you have bad knees. Plus part of the exercises are done on your knees...
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
13 Jan 18
Ouch. I truly identify with pain while kneeling. I have been using some of my duties to try to rebuild strength. I can remember when I was able to stand from being seated on the floor without using my hands or anything. Now I put my rump up in the air, and push off the ground with my hands. I am sure it looks very awkward. I have no idea where that piece of gravel driveway came from that threw me down for a rest.
@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
12 Jan 18
I recommend to you must check up with physician.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
13 Jan 18
The physician would tell me to wear knee braces, do strengthening exercises, and take over the counter medicines. Nothing is broken, no bones are injured.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
Cold makes me hurt all over anyway. Oh, but I have loved the extra sleep.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Oh no that isn't good you are in pain today but awesome school was called off so you have an extra day to recuperate. I am glad you were able to get up and calm him down. Being hurt and a kid panicking can make the stress worse. That is so wonderful the students get to work with these horses. I would have loved that as a kid. Animals can be wonderful therapy!
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
11 Jan 18
Yes, this is good for the kids. This little guy is small enough he gets to do a little riding as well. It is a good way to learn responsibility and get some fresh air.
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
12 Jan 18
@GardenGerty I fell hard on my knee also a while back, and the bruise I received was spectacular. I hope your knee feels better soon.
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@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
12 Jan 18
Well mine do not seem to have turned color, so that is good. I just have a little tightness left on one side. The extra rest was great.
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