mickey2942
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There's so many unknowns and variables regarding the situation at this point, it's hard to analyze the options, tbh.
First, was cell phone service available so they could contact a vet (if a vet was even necessary) from the trail, or did they need to ride to the trail head or beyond to access assistance?
Is the injury actually treatable?:
There's a big difference between a horse becoming lame as the result of tearing off a shoe vs. a catastrophic, traumatic injury like a limb fracture.Is the injury treatable on the trail?
If yes, can it be dealt with by a non-vet with the right equipment/supplies, or does the horse need to be loaded into a trailer?Is the horse in an area accessible to a horse trailer, or can the horse be moved a reasonable distance to an area that is accessible?
Those are just a few of many more logistics that would need to be understood and managed. IMO
Cell phone service in that area is spotty, off the main roads, there really isn't any. It surprises people, that 3 miles away from the main highways, no bars. He may have thought that if he went to the top of a ridge he would have been able to get a few bars, that is what a lot of people think. Nope. It can be frustrating if you are not used to it.
Wondering what a pregnant gal would be out on a trail horse back riding...due in December? She must be much tougher than me. I didn't want to do much but sleep. Hope that they find her husband