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Dramatic Video: Race Horse Jumps Into Crowd of Australian Spectators
- Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:38am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Dramatic video out of Australia shows a steeplechase horse jumping over a fence and into a crowd of spectators.
The horse, which Business Insider says is named Banna Strand, unseated its rider before its terrifying leap:
An 80-year-old woman and a two-year-old boy remain hospitalized after yesterday’s accident at the Grand Annual Steeplechase in Warrnambool. Five others were also injured.
Here’s the jump from one angle:
Sky News presents another angle, as well as reporting on the multiple injuries:
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ladyda
Posted on May 8, 2011 at 9:31pmThe horse was faultless. If you are going to put people on a blind field like that, you had better set up better protection (fences, barricades, etc.) so terrible things like this don’t happen.
Report Post »Dianne93101
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:35amI hope and pray the victims recover from their injuries quickly.
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 4:27amI find it eerily interesting that RT covered this and that it went to a protest against animal cruelty. Are the commies now going to target Australia? More protests here perhaps?
Report Post »Old Paint
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:35amGee, he’s not going to work out as a racehorse. I’ll take him, I’ll take him, please, please, please…..
Report Post »Conservachic
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:13amI’m definitely not a tree-hugger or one of these wacky protester types, but……I’m truly sickened by events that exploit animals – when cruel treatment to the animal happens. I agree that man has dominion–but damn….it’s a sick mind who has no conscious when an animal suffers so needlessly.
BTW, most “horse people” are crazy. I’ve never seen such a nutty bunch. Such a beautiful creature & so easily disposed. Shameful.
And to the “horsecrazy” person who says “just grab the reins”–you’ve got to be kidding me? It’s easy to watch a video & blather about “what YOU would have done”. Things look pretty clear sitting on your far arse watching a video & commenting. You weren’t in the middle of all the unexpected commotion. Dingbat.
Report Post »jubie.gonx
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 7:47pmHorses should not be allowed to do the Lambeau Leap.
Report Post »conrad_carter
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 7:21pmI hope the horse survived with no injuries. To think he avoided a lesser jump than crossed a 10 or 12 foot wall is amazing. Stuff happens at sporting events.
Report Post »Michael600r
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:16pmHorse racing can be a very brutal sport. They are bred in such a way that are less sturdy and more prone to injury. Look up the stats, it’s pretty eye opening.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 1:42pmThat first picture makes me laugh a little. All those people standing around oblivious with a horse hovering above them about to fall into the whole bunch. Life truly is second by second.
Report Post »justawhoaman
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 12:06pmThe humans standing in front of a jump, for whatever reason, were totally at fault. Good golly, steeplechase jumps include brush jumps and a riderless horse would naturally be able to make the jump that he was trained to take. What idiots. Furthermore, horsecrazy is absolutely correct. What the heck moron would go to a horse race and know NOTHING about horses? Why did no one grab the reins as the horse ran by??? Inexcusable.
These PETA morons need to wake up. For one thing, steeplechase horses tend to be older than the flat track animals that people describe, above. It takes older legs, ones that have been strengthened due to age, that can take the punishment of running fast and jumping through fences. I have been watching NEVER BORING TB races since I was a toddler at tracks all over the country. Watching a 2yo break a leg at the 3/4 pole in front of the crowd is gut wrenching. Awful. I would be the first to agree that TB’s are run at WAY too early an age… but it isn’t about the horses. It’s about the money. Truly horrible things happen to TB’s because of the money… and not just at the tracks.
Report Post »Ree Ree lover
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 2:25pmTotally agree. Horses hurt themselves just being out in the pasture, especially young TB’s. I think the horse should be commended for it’s bravery, treated for any injuries he may have, given a few months off to have fun and frolic and then consider a career as a jumper.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 12:01pmHonestly, what can you expect in Australia. The world is upside down there.
Report Post »bobbyb777
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:43amlatter days; “they worship and serve the creature rather than the Creator”
Report Post »integrican
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:26amMy wife and I go to the beach and ‘watch’ the seahorse races. No injuries, no harm. ; )
Report Post »HorseCrazy
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:20amthis video annoys me. why is it that not one of these morons grabbed the horses reins while he jumped and stood still. seriously? you mindless idiots didnt think to grab the horse and calm him down before he ran all over town? and whats with the bleeding hearts with the no racing signs? horse racing is great, I dont gamble but I re-train ex racers so they can be used as pleasure horses for the remainder of their lives. They are fantastic pleasure horses with firm training foundations set by the racing trainers. They make lovely hunter jumpers and dressage horses. I get SO sick of these people with their signs and opinions who know NOTHING about what they are standing for! Grab the horse you mindless drones!
Report Post »D4nny
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 2:06pmAgreed Horsecrazy… it even looked like some of the workers of the track were there. Why the heck didn’t one of them think to grab the reins? Hopefully the people who got stomped on will be ok… and the jockey who was thrown, what a crappy way to end the day…
Report Post »santramir
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:16ameven with the accidents, horses are lovely and useful
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:14amWaiting to get their hot dogs.
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:58amWhat were those pin heads doing there?…..
Report Post »OUTRIDER WRITER
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:03amExactly.
Report Post »HookedM
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:19amagreed
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:54amUnfortunately, that kind of thing does happen.
Race cars have left the track and gone into the stands; airplanes in air shows have crashed, and bulls have gored people at bullfights. Nut cases shoot people at malls. Things like that do happen.
I stay home and watch on my computer. “Film at 11.”
Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:49amHoly Moly…. THIS is why I never go to horse races… oh wait that’s not why… horse races are boring….that’s why
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Robert-CA
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:47amI’m sorry for the injured .
Report Post »Leave the animals alone .
D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:51amHoly Moly…. THIS is why I never go to horse races… oh wait that’s not why… horse races are boring….that’s why
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GENEPAGLIARI
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:59amWe have dominion over the animals.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 10:59amI have six rescued horses…one of them, “Frontier Hall”, is a race horse that I took right off the race track…he won 10 times his purchase price for his owner…(owner appreciated him so much that he decided to race him into the ground)…until finally at 3 years old (YES…I said…THREE YEARS OLD!) He was pushed so hard that he fractured his knee to bits! I took him when they were preparing to euthanize him…paid to have his knee surgically stabilized…and he is NOW my horse…and one of the nicest animals you have ever encountered…I immediately changed his name to “Brisco”…
Report Post »afishfarted
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:10amso at the end of the vidoe, there’s a “babe” in red holding a sign “cruelty to animals is un-australian” . Yeah, I spose that dog has been a victim of some sort of cruelty. apparently a selfish cause for her.
Report Post »Like GENEPAGLIARI said–we have dominion over the earth and all that she has
woof woof
banjarmon
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:14amHorse could not see what was on the other side of the hedge…people should not have been there in the first place..
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:29am@HorseCrazy:
“this video annoys me. why is it that not one of these morons grabbed the horses reins while he jumped and stood still. seriously? you mindless idiots didnt think to grab the horse and calm him down before he ran all over town? and whats with the bleeding hearts with the no racing signs? horse racing is great, I dont gamble but I re-train ex racers so they can be used as pleasure horses for the remainder of their lives. They are fantastic pleasure horses with firm training foundations set by the racing trainers. They make lovely hunter jumpers and dressage horses. I get SO sick of these people with their signs and opinions who know NOTHING about what they are standing for! Grab the horse you mindless drones!”
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Should have known your position from your name! LOL
You are so right that it is painful…”God is Great…Beer is Good…AND PEOPLE ARE CRAZY”!
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:29amI feel sorry for these exploited creatures.
Report Post »Dale
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:34amD0ntTread0nMe;
Report Post »Holy Moly…. THIS is why I never go to horse races… oh wait that’s not why… horse races are boring….that’s why
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Thank you!
Cerealface
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 12:11pmWho knew a horse would jump a fence it couldn’t see over with the opening a few feet away….honestly.
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:20pmThank God that politicians are deaf enough that they cannot here the majority of citizens’ complaints, sad to say.
I have seen just about every group, of every identity, protesting against everything. I attribute most of our broken system to the whiners, complainers, do-gooders, and busybodies.
THEY are the reason why idiot politicians have passed so many darned restrictions and legislation that we are now ENTOMBED IN OUR OWN CORNERS.
I honestly dont know which group is worse…the politicians, or the idiots who try to cause new tax/banning/control legislation. Im telling you, these people really SUCK! I am so glad that I live in the country…away from these suburbian soccermom tree-sucking, pink mailbox regulating idiots! Thank God!
Report Post »Karen D.
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:45pmI remember when I first started working with horses. Had been at it for about a hr when one of the horses that was in our tacking barn wents nuts and broke her lead. She was rearing and freaking the other horses out, I was in there, run over to her, jumped up and grapes her halter and held her still till she calmed down. In was 13 at the time! One of those bye standard could have grabbed that horse. (btw, I love horse racing and jumping, but sadly u do have good & bad owners out there.
Report Post »Karen D.
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:46pmYear, not hr lol
Report Post »Patrick in AZ
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 11:50pmThe protesters at the end of the first video just make me want a horse burger
Report Post »aerokossa
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:38amiM SORRY FOR THE INJURIES. And who cares, horse racing is enjoyed by millions so keep up the racing. Although I also think it is boring. Screw PETA
Report Post »aerokossa
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 3:43amSUSAN HARKINS
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 3:20pm
Thank God that politicians are deaf enough that they cannot here the majority of citizens’ complaints, sad to say.
I have seen just about every group, of every identity, protesting against everything. I attribute most of our broken system to the whiners, complainers, do-gooders, and busybodies.
THEY are the reason why idiot politicians have passed so many darned restrictions and legislation that we are now ENTOMBED IN OUR OWN CORNERS.
I honestly dont know which group is worse…the politicians, or the idiots who try to cause new tax/banning/control legislation. Im telling you, these people really SUCK! I am so glad that I live in the country…away from these suburbian soccermom tree-sucking, pink mailbox regulating idiots! Thank God!
AMEN TO THAT SUSAN!!!!! They should just have their own little part of the earth they can all go live at or something. Just like the east can keep their damn laws in the east and leave us the &%(# alone.
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