Bad fall (Training Level) at Pine Top last week? [Archive]

Tamsin

Feb. 22, 2009, 02:05 PM

From what I heard from people at the event, the rider was competing in the junior training division and she was badly hurt. Unfortunately I believe she is still hospitalized and in a coma. However, the horse was not injured. I'm sure others must know more about the accident and the rider's current condition.

Hony

Feb. 22, 2009, 04:56 PM

I heard she was riding an ex advanced horse with lots of mileage. Apprently he stopped and she came off. I don't know if this is fact but it is what I heard through the grapevine.

shea'smom

Feb. 22, 2009, 05:41 PM

well good lord, can't we just post the facts and know who we are talking about? There seems to be just one rider in that division with a TE. How is she, anybody know?

JER

Feb. 22, 2009, 05:54 PM

The rider in the Junior Training division who fell was Alexandra Barry, riding a horse called Devon.

She appears to be from Canada.

Her friends have posted a get-well video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCGxB5yZyVI) for her on YouTube. In the description, they ask people to 'please comment, sign your name'. Which means they're welcoming get-well messages for her, probably for her to read when she wakes up.

(I'm assuming it's the same Alexandra Barry, unless two horsey girls with the same name were injured recently, which seems unlikely.)

I don't know why these things take on such mantles of secrecy. This was a USEA event, open to the public, etc. The RF is recorded in the results. And it's in every rider's/trainer's/owner's interest to know about any accident in our sport. We can't learn or even analyze unless we have the information.

It's up to us to deal in facts and not rumors. Rumors can't easily thrive where facts already exist.

Heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery.

bornfreenowexpensive

Feb. 22, 2009, 06:09 PM

Thanks for posting that video JER. What a beautiful girl and wonderful friends....made me cry. Hope that she pulls through and gets to see what great friends and family she has! Prayers and positive thoughts for her and her family and friends..... I hate to hear of anyone having to go through this, let alone such a young life.

kcrubin

Feb. 22, 2009, 06:30 PM

Great video - what good friends! I had not heard about the accident but will keep her and her family in my thoughts and prayers now.

Jessi P

Feb. 22, 2009, 06:35 PM

Thinking good thoughts for her and hoping for a quick, complete recovery.

dwblover

Feb. 22, 2009, 07:04 PM

Oh my gosh, that video is so sweet. Made me cry. I'll be thinking of her and sending her family positive thoughts. I hope someone can get updates, as I'll be wondering how this beautiful girl is recovering now.:(

SuperEventer

Feb. 22, 2009, 07:44 PM

Wow! That's so sad! I'll send up thoughts and prayers for her too!

Noctis

Feb. 22, 2009, 08:06 PM

Sending HUGE prayers and jingles for a complete recovery.

joharavhf

Feb. 22, 2009, 08:24 PM

Jingles to Alexandra for a speedy recovery, and I'll be thinking of her and her family.

galwaybay

Feb. 22, 2009, 09:00 PM

The rider in the Junior Training division who fell was Alexandra Barry, riding a horse called Devon.

I don't know why these things take on such mantles of secrecy. This was a USEA event, open to the public, etc. The RF is recorded in the results. And it's in every rider's/trainer's/owner's interest to know about any accident in our sport. We can't learn or even analyze unless we have the information.

It's up to us to deal in facts and not rumors. Rumors can't easily thrive where facts already exist.

Heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery.

People still have a right to privacy - just because it was an open event, open to the public does not mean that details about her should or have to be made known to the general public. In terms of USEA documenting falls/injuries yes and to inform whatever committees yes, but to the general population who might be curious - no. In that regard it's really nothing more than rubbernecking. Not trying to create a huge debate meaning that one does not necessarily need to know the name, age, hometown etc of an injured rider (or horse) - that person and/or their family should be able to expect some level of privacy - if they wish to make it public let them on their terms.

I do agree, however, with the above statement about dealing in facts, not rumors.

PhoenixFarm

Feb. 22, 2009, 09:09 PM

Oh God.

Isn't that Peter Barry's daughter? Devon was his old three-star horse . . .

Feeling sick now.

maxxtrot

Feb. 22, 2009, 09:16 PM

jingles for her, her family and friends. and hoping the horse is ok as well. get well soon :)

tx3dayeventer

Feb. 22, 2009, 10:02 PM

Oh God.

Isn't that Peter Barry's daughter? Devon was his old three-star horse . . .

Feeling sick now.

Yes she is and that is his horse. She has been very successful on him.

PhoenixFarm

Feb. 22, 2009, 10:36 PM

Oh dear. I knew the Barry's when I worked for Sharon. We bought our horse trailer from them. My prayers are with them.

clivers

Feb. 23, 2009, 08:06 AM

Jingling from Ontario. Get well soon Alexandra!

AnotherRound

Feb. 23, 2009, 09:03 AM

People still have a right to privacy - just because it was an open event, open to the public does not mean that details about her should or have to be made known to the general public. In terms of USEA documenting falls/injuries yes and to inform whatever committees yes, but to the general population who might be curious - no. In that regard it's really nothing more than rubbernecking. Not trying to create a huge debate meaning that one does not necessarily need to know the name, age, hometown etc of an injured rider (or horse) - that person and/or their family should be able to expect some level of privacy - if they wish to make it public let them on their terms.

I do agree, however, with the above statement about dealing in facts, not rumors.

I agree that people have the right to privacy, but I would respectfully say that that might extend to her family and her hospitalization, leaving that to her and them to let 'public' know about those details. The general details about what happened on the course, including the rider and horse's identities, I would feel should be available for safety discussions and concerns about the current issues in the sport.

What a sweet video. I will be thinking of her as she recovers. Hopefully she'll be back out on the course doing better than ever.

lbennet6

Feb. 23, 2009, 12:23 PM

I hope she gets well soon. This is horrible :( I knew Peter when I used to board at Pine Top 5 years ago. He is such a nice man and used to always help me out with my horse. I hope his daughter gets well soon...I will keep her in my thoughts.

JER

Feb. 23, 2009, 12:31 PM

Her father has posted a short message on the YouTube video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCGxB5yZyVI):

Thank you for posting this Video. I showed it to Alex. She can not respond by speech or signs - yet - but her heart rate went up.
Keep sending good thoughts, she is slowly doing better,
step by step,
Peter Barry

This is great news!

gottagrey

Feb. 23, 2009, 12:32 PM

I agree that people have the right to privacy, but I would respectfully say that that might extend to her family and her hospitalization, leaving that to her and them to let 'public' know about those details. The general details about what happened on the course, including the rider and horse's identities, I would feel should be available for safety discussions and concerns about the current issues in the sport.

What a sweet video. I will be thinking of her as she recovers. Hopefully she'll be back out on the course doing better than ever.

I agree w/ both these comments as well - one should expect some right of privacy - although I will say when it comes to horses - the equine community is so wonderful with their outpouring of support and kind words. A rider or horse's identity does not need to be known necessarily and should a family demand an injury be kept quiet then the eventing (or any discipline) community should respect the family's wishes - I have never known this to be the case; however I don't think that anyone of us (meaning BB posters,) has a right to demand knowledge on who - Jane Doe on john doe horse fell sustaining <description of injury> is all the general population needs to know. By general population I mean someone like me (and no doubt many others posters). That does not take away any heartfelt condolences to the family and wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

VCT

Feb. 23, 2009, 02:24 PM

Oh no...

Jingling for a speedy and full recovery for Alexandra!

2016 RoyalCrown KTug

Feb. 23, 2009, 06:09 PM

Sending my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

HorsesinHaiti

Feb. 23, 2009, 06:32 PM

Praying for her and her family.

Here Comes Luther

Feb. 23, 2009, 06:40 PM

For those of you on Facebook, there is a group dedicated to her, and updates are being posted.

Update de Tany (22/02/09)

Alexandra has been slowly coming off the drugs for the induced coma for the last 2 days. She had her best night last night. She has not woken up, but she has opened her eyes. She is almost breathing on her own and they are hoping to take her off the respirater very soon. All good signs

The link is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52017127191

For those that don't speak french, that little blurb at the top basically says that she was in a riding accident and is in the hospital, and here's a group for you to leave encouraging messages.

takethestage

Feb. 23, 2009, 07:30 PM

Just some more info:
http://useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1827

AnotherRound

Feb. 23, 2009, 07:32 PM

http://useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1827

HorsesinHaiti

Feb. 23, 2009, 09:55 PM

http://useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1827

From the article, sounds like the family requested some privacy be kept.

RiverBendPol

Feb. 25, 2009, 03:24 PM

Any new news?

Jessi P

Feb. 25, 2009, 04:42 PM

From the Facebook site yesterday:

Update from Dylan Barry(24/02/09):

She's still in a coma albeit what I think is a lighter one, they've also taken her off most of her meds which is good, and I think they plan on taking her off the vent tomorrow. While I was down there she would open her eyes for a while but they're not sure really how aware she was. They say we really won't know the damages until she wakes up. She is getting better though, the swelling in her brain started decreasing and she's more active with her hands all of which are good signs, at the moment i guess all we can do is wait.

alex29

Jul. 28, 2009, 11:13 PM

hey everyone tks for being sooo nice

yes im alexandra barry and i did fall! but not im normal again ! i ride to ! yes i love it the same horse who didnt hurt him self !:)

bye

oldbutnotdead

Jul. 29, 2009, 12:45 AM

Great to hear from you! It is wonderful that you are riding again. Best wishes!

selah

Jul. 29, 2009, 01:12 AM

hey everyone tks for being sooo nice

yes im alexandra barry and i did fall! but not im normal again ! i ride to ! yes i love it the same horse who didnt hurt him self !:)

bye

I loved the youtube vid your friends made for you, Alex...they are so right about your strength...you go girl:yes:!

ellebeaux

Jul. 29, 2009, 02:21 AM

hey everyone tks for being sooo nice

yes im alexandra barry and i did fall! but not im normal again ! i ride to ! yes i love it the same horse who didnt hurt him self !:)

bye

Godspeed to you Alexandra! We're sending healing thoughts your way all the way from New Zealand....

forestergirl99

Jul. 29, 2009, 02:57 AM

I'm confused. The video was posted in February, but the post is talking about a fall a few weeks ago. Can someone explain? :confused:

canterlope

Jul. 29, 2009, 03:25 AM

Welcome back Alex. It's great to see you back on the board and hear that you are back in the saddle as well.

I'm confused. The video was posted in February, but the post is talking about a fall a few weeks ago. Can someone explain? :confused:FG99, this thread originally started back in February (look at the date of the first post).

RiverBendPol

Jul. 29, 2009, 06:36 AM

Hey Alex, Thanks so much for posting! I'm glad to see you are back in action. Take good care of your self.:)

TrakEventer

Jul. 29, 2009, 06:41 AM

Hey Alex! So thankful that you are doing well. I'm sure it's been a long road to recovery, but glad your youth and tenacity pulled you through it all. Hope to see you at PTF in the future! Take care.

gahawkeye

Jul. 29, 2009, 08:48 AM

Alex -
My sister and I were the jump judges on the fence where you fell at PTF. If you ever want any first hand recounts, please PM me, I'll share what I can. You had lots of people thinking of you and sending little prayers. We are all so very glad to hear you are doing well!

SweetieG

Jul. 29, 2009, 11:19 AM

Good for you!!! You have been blessed with a second chance! Take care of yourself and enjoy life!!! So glad you are recovering well!

austin

Jul. 29, 2009, 05:06 PM

Welcome back!

alex29

Jul. 29, 2009, 05:23 PM

omg tks for praying for me i rly care tks u guys help !! and tks to the jump judge at my fence ur relle nice ! and ues it was a long road but hey im back to normal now so im happy:):)

azeventer

Jul. 29, 2009, 05:44 PM

Welcome back! Glad you're doing better!

FlightCheck

Jul. 29, 2009, 06:52 PM

what wonderful news!

Gunnar

Jul. 29, 2009, 07:01 PM

Welcome back Alex! You are loved! :cool::)

Carol Ames

Jul. 29, 2009, 08:27 PM

Prayers and Jingles for a full recovery:yes:; what a beautiful :winkgrin:young lady:yes:

What hospital is she in?does anyone know the extent of her injuries? Is it a head:eek: injury rather than spinal :no::sadsmile:cord:confused:?

Quinn

Jul. 29, 2009, 08:42 PM

Wow Alex, just Wow! Welcome back is right. May your life be long, full and happy~

http://community.webshots.com/user/ballyduff

alex29

Jul. 29, 2009, 08:52 PM

im happy and im normal im out of the hospital :D and yes im riding an ex 3 *** horse

DQ Eventer

Jul. 30, 2009, 07:21 AM

Alex, I was actually thinking about you yesterday so I am glad to find some good news! Glad you're doing ok!

VCT

Jul. 30, 2009, 01:03 PM

Yay! Glad you are back Alex!
:) It's great that you came on here to let us know how well you are doing! It made my day to find this thread up again and see your response!

bornfreenowexpensive

Jul. 30, 2009, 01:20 PM

im happy and im normal im out of the hospital :D and yes im riding an ex 3 *** horse

YEAH!!! Have fun with your horse and so glad that you recovered!

Eventcrazy

Aug. 1, 2009, 01:13 PM

Welcome back. Speedy recovery!

alex29

Aug. 1, 2009, 08:26 PM

HEY!! Thanks for being sooo nuce and yes i had a bad head injury and broke my back but im getting better and i relly tk you all for being soooo nice and i hope i can be pin top soon when my riding gets better

Carol Ames

Aug. 1, 2009, 10:51 PM

I agree totally:yes:; there should be somewhere/ way for organizers, and TDs to report such :yes:infoI don't know why these things take on such mantles of secrecy.

There are of course issues of confidentiality:o especially in regard to medical conditions/ records This was a USEA event, open to the public, etc. The RF is recorded in the results. And it's in every rider's/trainer's/owner's interest to know about any accident in our sport. We can't learn or even analyze unless we have the information.

It's up to us to deal in facts and not rumors. Rumors can't easily thrive where facts already exist.

Heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery. http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/images/buttons/quote.gif (http://www.chronicleforums.com/Forum/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=3900957)