“We Are All Gut-Wrenched”: 8-Year-Old Horse Suffers Horrifying Fate After Falling Down a 100-Foot Embankment

Practicing equestrian sports does not come cheap. The cost is high due to the need for horses and a ranch for learning. A horse may cost anywhere from $100 to over $250,000, depending on its quality and breed. More than a million dollars are often the starting price for the estate needed for the sport. In addition to being one-of-a-kind in and of themselves, these animals also require special care and bonding sessions with their riders. There any harm to the animals or the property is woe for the investors. Similarly, a horse known as Dobby recently had a frightening occurrence that scared its owners as well.

CBS 8 San Diego reported that it took more than 18 hours to rescue a horse that had fallen down a ravine on Sunday, near Jamul, California. Those involved with the horse were hit hard by the occurrence, as the thought of what may have happened to the animal was horrific.

A horrifying accident that would stun any equestrian enthusiast

A horse fell down a ravine in Hollenbeck Canyon, near Honey Springs Road, in the Jamul region on April 16. After plunging down a 100-foot slope into a ravine, the 8-year-old horse, called Dobby ,has been reunited with its owners. A young lady claims that she and three family members were out horseback riding when Dobby stumbled over a rock and collapsed. One of the horse owners, who asked to remain nameless, recalled feeling anguish as she saw Dobby tumble down the ravine. She screamed for assistance while others around her attempted to soothe her.

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According to the report by CBS 8 San Diego, Mandy Morrell, who was riding with the horse owners, said, “We are all gut-wrenched as friends and neighbors of the family, and I know how much they love their horse. This is devastating for them.” The horse survived the fall of 100 feet, although it had a leg injury. One of the family members used the padding from their helmet as a tourniquet to stop the horse from bleeding while the others provided first aid down in the gully. The emergency crew responded quickly after learning of the situation. Dobby, who had been stranded below the ravine, was given a blanket and food by eight members of the emergency response team with the help of Cal Fire San Diego and San Diego County Animal Services. Officials conducted a thorough rescue operation after collecting all the necessary data.

Troubles faced during the rescue operation

The rescue operation was not simple, despite having been well planned. Dobby was supposed to be rescued by a helicopter on Monday morning, but Cal Fire San Diego stated that bad weather and technical problems forced them to switch tactics. The rescue was complicated by the weather, the steepness of the terrain, and the instability of the ground.

The crew was able to bandage Dobby’s injured legs and carry him to safety on Monday afternoon. Dobby, according to an on-site veterinarian, has a survival rate of 60–70%. Due to his open joint and significant injuries, he will need surgery and perhaps other operations as a result.

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Everyone hopes the poor horse can bounce back quickly after everything it’s been through.