This very sad story of a young girl being found dead in the field with a crush injury does bring to the fore the dangers of handling horses from the ground.
I was always told as a kid that "very few people get kicked in the head whilst onboard", and whilst you can do everything right and still get hurt (and I am making no judgment in this particular case) - I know do get laughed at for always wearing a hat and gloves when catching or turning out.
I also wonder whether ground manners are always prioritised and insisted upon, for instance my mare knows she has to turn to me and wait quietly while I take the headcollar off - even if her mates are hooning around like lunatics.
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