Not many horses hit by a car live to tell the tale
Not many horses hit by a car live to tell the tale. We thought it would be one of the safest intersections in Auckland – beside Meadowbank Pony Club at the top of St Heliers Bay Road. But a driver in a sports car who ran a red light proved us wrong. He said he didn't see the large 16.1hh grey horse being ridden on a controlled pedestrian crossing in broad daylight.
Thank goodness my horse is a solid boy and the crash caused more of a dent in the sports car bonnet than it did in him. But it still took six months rehab until he was able to continue his riding career ‘lite’ before we prematurely retired him. He is now living out his twilight years as a happy paddock ornament, but he is one of the lucky ones.
This is why I support the Pass Wide and Slow road safety message to protect vulnerable road users.
Dr Danielle Mulrennan
Communications and Marketing Manager
Equestrian Sports NZ
