Weekend Awesome - A Near-Miss With a Horse
This week’s video is of a rider’s close call with a rearing horse. The rider made a quick last-moment adjustment to dodge out of the way, averting what would have been a terrible accident. She then made another good move to avoid losing control after veering slightly off the paved surface.
The incident took place last weekend as a couple of riders were traveling along a rural two-lane road. Meanwhile, a horse-drawn wagon was proceeding down the opposite direction. The first couple of riders must have spooked the horse which for a brief moment was completely airborne and veering right in front of the motorcyclist.
The rider was understandably shaken after the near-miss, pulling over as the realization of how close she came to tragedy finally sank in.
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When encountering horses,slow down!They may spook,and traveling at her speed it's gonna hurt unless lucky-as she was.
Good reflexes and she reacted accordingly. Good save!