Alone With a Broken Rib ( BUCKED OFF a Horse in Montana! )

Horses can be very dangerous, and I paid the price for being over confident in my horse and my knowledge of horses.
This is a story of a video of a great horseback ride gone terribly wrong, leaving me Along with a Broken Rib many miles from help!
I was bucked off a horse at a very bad time. Please watch the end of the video for an explanation of what happened and how you might be able to avoid this in the future.
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[@rickerb7196]

I was on the edge of my seat the whole time! Two things with your Dad; start trail ride prayer was great and seeing how much he obviously was concerned for you at the truck was heartwarming. That ages old saying about your children always being your kids no matter what age they may be was clearly and positively displayed by your Dad. Another thought, it takes a very Big Man to admit his mistakes and not blame his horse!

[@positivelynegative9149]

What was the mistake? 🤷‍♂️

[@glendacisneros982]

I totally agree with you Rick! Thank God for a praying 🙏 dad!! I was so glad to hear him pray for you...his son! Wow!! I was on pins and needles watching you...and hoping that you'd find Caliber...but didn't know what you might would do. Riding him sounded impossible with your bad rib. ..and how you would you hold on to him with the reins?? I was thinking about what it would have been like before cellphones also! I'd hate to think. If it wasn't for the prayer of protection before hand maybe you would have been hurt worse! I'm so glad you are OK and I'm sure your wife is too!! I love watching your videos. God bless and happy trails until next time.

[@Gods-Elect]

@@positivelynegative9149 He explains it at the end of the video

[@alan30189]

The prayer didn’t help much, did it? He got bucked off his horse and broke rib! It could have been worse.

[@alan30189]

@@glendacisneros982 The prayer didn’t help much. 🤦‍♂️🙄

[@deborahosorio553]

Last July I fell down the stairs and broke nine ribs, so when I say that I feel your pain, you can believe it. I can’t believe you could walk that far over such rough terrain. Thank the Lord for your Dad. Prayers for a swift recovery.

[@kellydevig5687]

Cowboy tough for sure. I love how you blamed yourself and not your horse. You're a true horseman.

[@aimeemoore1094]

Real talk I have mad mad respect for him

[@xziztortheeternal6471]

Yea he did. He called his horse a stupid idiot a few times.

[@theloamlab8513]

@@xziztortheeternal6471 if I am not mistaken he said “ you stupid idiot, trinity “ Edit, he called himself and Calibar both stupid idiots.

[@67zuluxray]

@@xziztortheeternal6471 I think he was calling himself a stupid idiot, not the horse!

[@scottponiewaz1316]

To be fair, a true outdoorsman would have had more on him personally to be prepared for the situation. The start of the video the two things that stood out were no face/ear coverings and pretty thin gloves for 2 degrees. I can’t see skin lasting long if this is all true.

[@scottjacopian3191]

"Alone" keyword! When I was a young man in the late '70s and all through the 80s I packed in the selway Bitterroot. Furthest Camp was 18 miles. And many many times I had to do a "in and out" so we didn't feed up supplies before Hunters got to camp. And I did it all "alone" with 10 head of mules! LOTS OF CRAZY STORIES!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yep. I used to do that same thing in the Scapegoat wilderness around 2000. Lots of miles alone in the dark. Good memories.

[@billysarabia5055]

I’d really like to hear some of them stories,,,,I spent time in the Carson ….I had mountain horses and did a lot of riding…20 mile trips were the norm ,,,, just me most of the time a young stud mountain breed and an old lever action 30-30… once I took a fall horse and all … broke my right hand ,,,the gun stock and worst of all the horse took a branch to her side lower hip…. Ha was a mess and he bad thing was I had no cell phone ,,, this was 1981 phones weren’t what they are today …. Took me like 16 hours to get back home….

[@billysarabia5055]

I’d really like to hear some of them stories,,,,I spent time in the Carson ….I had mountain horses and did a lot of riding…20 mile trips were the norm ,,,, just me most of the time a young stud mountain breed and an old lever action 30-30… once I took a fall horse and all … broke my right hand ,,,the gun stock and worst of all the horse took a branch to her side lower hip…. Ha was a mess and he bad thing was I had no cell phone ,,, this was 1981 phones weren’t what they are today …. Took me like 16 hours to get back home….

[@blueyes0152]

Trinity: "this is way worse than walking" Dad: "you want to just walk home then?" Always good to keep a sense of humor!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yep! That’s us. 😄

[@marcussamson7640]

best part lol something my dad would say

[@mikemckinnis3877]

🤣

[@elizabethbottroff1218]

@@LifeintheWest That makes me miss my late Dad. Me: Dad, my knee really hurts!. Dad: Well, I could hit the other one to distract you? I'd give him the stink eye. He'd chuckle. Mom had the bag of ice waiting. Give your Dad extra hugs.

[@MrSlorah]

I giggled, was waiting for it too : )

[@topsbottom2214]

Lol dads are so handy to have around. I sure do miss mine.

[@josephrocha7879]

Amen to that!

[@guyonabuffalo2391]

I fell off my horse riding alone and he stepped on me and broke some ribs. Watching you brought back all that fear and the feelings of the moment. I’m glad you’re okay man. I still ride but gosh it was awful.

[@songbird8633]

That sounds terrifying 😮

[@southernparadise9896]

I think our age plays a part in why sometimes we don’t stick with the buck, and bail instead. When I was younger they called me flea because I stuck to any horses back. After 40 I had my first bail…and I literally did it on purpose thinking I would get through it quicker. Broken ribs are no joke. I’m working with a reactive 5yo mare right now. Every time I throw my leg over, I pray she has a good day. And I pray I don’t make any mistakes. We are all just human first. Thank you for being “real”.

[@juliekooiker3408]

Im 3rd generation Dutch and I recognize your last name as Dutch also. Love how your Dad prays for you!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. I am Dutch. I greatly appreciate my dad and his prayers. Could have saved me a great deal.

[@nmelkhunter1]

I just have to join in and say I’m half Dutch. My mom was born in The Hague and one day I would like to visit the Netherlands. I too like the prayers in Trinity’s videos. God bless and Merry Christmas.

[@suzettecalleja3122]

There is a positive side to this if you can call it that , it could of been worse you could of broke your leg. So glad your home safe. Amazing that you were able to talk the whole way back. God Bless and have a wonderful Christmas you have plenty to be grateful for. So glad that your father always prays before you go out.

[@kentvandevender9731]

My dutch ancestors came to new Amsterdam in 1660 from Devanter and Utrecht

[@kaper1286]

A Dutch guy here in the comments 😉 Love to see the Dutch heritage in your surname. Still have family in Holland?

[@johnbentzinger]

I love that your daddy prayed for your before you left. I too broke some ribs in a horse wreck and empathize with you, had to sleep in a recliner for 'bout 8 weeks . Love your videos, Merry Christmas and praise God it wasn't worse than it could have been.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. Sleeping in a recliner is Not fun.

[@RGK147]

How did that prayer work out 🤣

[@alichahin]

@@RGK147 He is alive, isn't he? It could have been much worse if he broke a leg or a neck. I am an atheist by the way but I see no problem with people praying for me. It means they care.

[@julianndavis9415]

I love your dad “This is way worse than walking” “Wanna just walk home” Dude didn’t even miss a beat

[@craigwhowell8955]

Prayer from your Dad was refreshing- great to see y’all’s faith on display. Thank you for your great & honest videos! What a breath of fresh air!

[@RGK147]

But your ignoring the fact the prayer didnt help 🤣 its called faith and not fact for a reason. Simpleton

[@valerie3955]

​@@RGK147 A relationship with God is not meant for getting all you want out of Him like a vending machine. You could not know that unless you get to know Him.

[@DeerHunterDanOfficial]

​@@valerie3955agreed!! Good to say some fellow Christians adound

[@kimtanner8711]

Great learning tool, this video. Most men would have never shown this. Thank you for a real-life lesson in horsemanship. Sorry your hurt though. Blessings !!!

[@user-bc7lb9kp7l]

Oh, Trinity…my first thought at the beginning was never ride alone……then my heart sank when I heard the commotion. I’m so sorry this happened! Thank God your injury wasn’t any worse. So grateful. Thank you for all you do! God Bless🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻🐎

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you and God bless you as well!

[@GaHullbillyRanch]

@@LifeintheWest trinity prayers for a speedy recovery. Hope you & your family have a merry Christmas. Do you have change your truck tires over to snow/ice tires during the winter? If so what name brand do you use. Maybe you could do a video on winter& summer clothing.

[@davidrice3337]

oh Trinity ...please - he gets on horses everyday - what do you think happens if you work with horses everyday like we do -

[@staralioflundnv]

ExactIy as you stated, C. A young horse, conditions, equipment, many miIes in wiIderness mountains, aII factored strongIy here for Trinity, and aII are what I have both practiced myseIf, and have taught my students. I waited through the entire video, waiting to hear that riding aIone was a mistake and was very disappointed. WhiIe he has a wonderfuI heart and took responsibiIity himseIf, did not bIame the horse, and he was bIessed to have his Dad keeping eye out and had caught the horse, and then went Iooking for him, this situation is an exampIe why to NOT ride aIone in such conditions and miIes of traiIs in high timber country. Just saying. I pray for his speedy recovery and compIete heaIing in Jesus Name. BIessings to You, C.

[@deborahlewis5964]

First thing I was so glad you had cell service and a cell phone….Hitting that hard cold frozen ground….You know back in the day anybody getting thrown from a horse..in the cold..no food…was a death sentence…I was in so much pain just watching you in pain not knowing what was broken…So glad you could contact your wife and she in turn could contact your dad to retrieve you…I’m sure your dad was glad he could come an get you…Sending my thoughts and prayers for you to heal…😊

[@hfhrngjshhhrj]

Prayers for a speedy recovery! I have to say how refreshing it was to not once hear you blame the horse. You are a true horseman and a REAL cowboy.

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

Watching him ride he ain’t no cowboy. Look at the slack in his reins. I bet he s not packing a pistol either.

[@myaccount2825]

Agree Sonny!

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@myaccount2825 this man wouldn’t make a pimple on a real cowboy’s ass.

[@beverlystarcher8522]

@@JohnDavis-yz9nq The gall you have too make a comment like this just shows that you are not aware of different situations and climates that he may experience while riding. This man seems to. Know his horses pretty well and also knows the terrain in which he rides these horses on. As far as carrying a pistol, he seems to know the area and it's his choice to carry or not...he doesn't say in this video if he is carrying or not. I do know from watching other videos of his that he does usually carry.

[@JohnDavis-yz9nq]

@@beverlystarcher8522 he better be packing in that country. A grizzly bear will wipe his ass with him. Too much slack in his reins to be a good horseman. That is the reason that he got bucked off. Too much slack in the reins you can’t gather a horse up if something happens. He keeps riding like that it won’t be the last time he gets bucked off.

[@denisecady1703]

Oh man I feel for you! Been there done that…. And I’m 69 yrs old 110 lb woman.I stayed on about 3 bucks. I only had to walk a few miles back, and my horse made it back home. I wore a back brace for about 3 weeks because I couldn’t even turn in my bed😬. Thanks for the video and mostly for the reminder and great advice. Wishing you a safer ride next time .

[@montanamornings8526]

I look just like your dad. I was bucked off a mule of mine and broke 5 ribs About 5 years ago. Never been so high in the air. Never really recovered. After that I got cancer, twice. Anyway I enjoy your videos. I live near Libby.

[@LifeintheWest]

That doesn’t sound good. 😳

[@montanamornings8526]

@@LifeintheWest Haha. That’s life. God has blessed me beyond belief. I wish I was riding with you. My horses are old now too and I can’t afford a new one. I’m watching your bucked off story right now. I feel your pain. I cuss myself out like you do. Hahaha

[@jakecronerneorth]

I’ll be praying for you just keep up the fight

[@montanamornings8526]

@@LifeintheWest Hey there Cowboy. How’s that rib feeling? Hope your getting help w chores. Good luck. God Bless and Merry Christmas. I enjoy your videos.

[@rogern9696]

Boy Howdy does this video bring back memories. Broke my ribs on a similar situation…your advice about not being in a hurry is exactly what broke my ribs. Worst though was a yearling jumped straight at me and landed on my chest rolling me over a large boulder. Broke two vertebrae and crushed my chest braking my sternum. A week in the hospital and a fusion of my back. I too was again in a hurry that day. Keep ridin cowboy😂😂😂😂

[@MrMinkey11]

I myself was in a bad situation last summer. I was hiking in Colorado with my cousin and dislocated my hip, several miles into the back country. I had to walk out or hit the button for survival flight. I made up my mind real quick that I was going walk out. Thank goodness for having a really good set of hiking poles and a cousin to carry my pack.

[@kathleenredick275]

@ Mike Omigosh. I don't know how you walked out I dislocated a hip in a horse accident. The absolute worst pain I have ever been in.

[@MrMinkey11]

@@kathleenredick275 Not having paying medical bills got me out of the woods.

[@craig5477]

It’s a shame that this is something I feel compelled to say but … Dang it’s nice to hear a prayer being offered in public. Thank You for making my day.

[@AndyouareWrong]

It was in public?

[@maggiesfarm7970]

@@AndyouareWrong Yeah. On youtube.

[@dannywilsher4165]

First horse I owned put me into a pipe corral fence. Broke some ribs. I was hurting with you Trinity... Loved the prayer with Dad!!! Wish I could experience that again...

[@terrythornock6468]

Great video Trinity Sir!!!! I hope and pray you can heal quickly. I broke 3 ribs in the motorcycle/car accident that ended up taking my left leg above the knee and making me have to sell my horses. When you break a rib, you’re miserable all over because it’s such a fight to get comfortable. May the Lord pour out upon you and your dear family His choicest blessings!!! May you have all the happiness and success you can carry!!!! Respect Always, Terry T. and the One-Legged Traveling Comedy Circus of Life

[@TripleTapHK]

Thanks for sharing your wreck to help educate others and here's a horse trainers perspective on the situation. "as soon as he panicked and tried to go forward, I pulled him backwards." Once your initial que of stop was no longer working, that's where you ran into problems with the control part of things. Pulling back to keep them from going forward and backing "loads the spring" as we like to call it and is not something we do with younger horses to start out with. Pulling back and/or backing loads the spring which is to say, It puts their body in a state where they are in perfect athletic position to bolt and/or buck. For the first couple of rides, we don't even pull back on the reins to stop, we pull their heads around into a circle and wait for them to slow to a stop. Forward movement is your friend. Especially with younger horses, and like you mentioned, no forward movement is hard for them mentally because they want to run or buck when they get overwhelmed. Stopping them from going forward is pretty hard, especially the more uncomfortable they get. The first response once pulling back on the reins isn't working, should be to pull the horses head out WIDE (not close to your body) to not stop that forward motion but direct it into a circle while disengaging the hind quarters, which naturally happens in a turn. Horses can't really buck or bolt well when they are disengaging their hind quarters and once they can release that forward energy you are directing, they can mentally recover themselves and you release them once they stop moving. It's a bit of an e-brake so to speak and it's built into our foundation so that it's always where you go back to if things get bad. Now in the wilderness, you don't always have the space to do that sort of maneuver but at that point, you shouldn't be taking a young horse that you don't trust and might have problems like that where they shouldn't yet be.

[@kymscott7670]

Ive been training and riding for over 60 yrs my advise to you is get a trustworthy horse and hes not it!!. This is a good way to end up dead you could have had a brocken leg or back. I always enjoyed riding in the mtns for 50 miles or more in one day never had to walk out. Soo sorry you were hurt.

[@donallen890]

Hey Trinity, glad you are getting better. Tomorrow is my first day back to work after breaking my ribs. Riding a young horse for a friend. 5yr old. Like you I try to do things right, by introducing a horse to things that I can. Before the wreck happens. John Lyons to me 20yr ago, take the time to do things right. Or you will have to take time to heal. I got complacent with this horse. Lesson learned. Hope you get back in the saddle soon. Don Allen

[@idahofarmer6775]

Sorry to hear of your wreck Trinity prayers for a quick and full recovery. Your video hit close to home for me as you were describing the pain and feeling. 7 weeks ago I had a wreck under very similar conditions with a young horse and I knew better than to trust him but got over confident and I guess lazy. I also know better spent a lot of time in the back country pulling pack string and moving cows in my life and I am closer to your dad's age. Your observations at the end are 100 percent correct. I ended up breaking 4 ribs and one in two places put a hole in a lung not a good feeling when you start coughing up blood. 4 days in the hospital. I am doing good other than laying down slept in my recliner until just a couple of days ago. Going to wait a couple more weeks to get on a horse and it will spend some serious time in the round corral before I step up. God bless get healed up and Merry Christmas.

[@karenweathers312]

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[@candesearl]

After growing up in North Dakota and Montana the coldest I have been was hunting elk on horseback just north of Yellowstone Park. I thought I was going to turn into a popsicle! It was only 5 below zero. I appreciate your Dad's prayer and taking his hat off to address our wonderful Creator. A prayer of humility. The closer we are to the land the closer people tend to be to the Lord.

[@deannalemburg10]

Short story on sheep hunt just before daylight getting on horse (mine) felt her tensing up looked down to right just before getting in stirrup saw her back legs tangled in some kind of phone type wire and to this day I remember seeing a rock on ground because I bailed hit it perfect I would still bail because I knew the horse she absolutely would go berserk with anything around her back legs But KNEW YOUR PAIN tried riding that day only about 6 miles could not sleep went to hospital doctor said lucky didn't puncture lung 2 cracked ribs I said just tape me up he looked said oh no we Don't do that still remember all the things you said no sneeze, no cough, no fast jump ect. so sorry but had to laugh a little but with your dad and the Lord healing the body will be fine it's the mind you need time for 😇💞

[@bannanapancake]

Amen. It was good to see that.

[@ivanthemisunderstood6940]

Well said, candesearl! While I've never ridden the snowy slopes of Montana, I have ridden the bad lands of New Mexico in the hellish heat of summer. Different struggles, but the same goal...doing our best to care for the animals God has blessed us with...

[@jessepitt]

I’m an atheist but I’m as close to the land as anyone. Religion is not required to be a good person and have a connection to the land and our past no matter how they (religious people) try to make it seem that way. It is one of the many things dividing all the good people in this country and the world.

[@candesearl]

@@jessepitt ok. If you read what I wrote I said that people who are close to the land "TEND" to be closer to the Lord. Words mean things.....just learn how to read.

[@diggetydogdoggetydoo]

Starting with prayer was very wise. And you got answered! Maybe not the kind of wisdom your Dad was hoping you'd get but you did come out of this wiser. Good job Dad! Great advice about slowing down and thinking things thru.

[@PeterSantenello]

That's rough. I love the play by play recap at the end. Merry Christmas Trinity! You're making great videos.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thanks Peter! It was a little traumatic for my kids and wife to watch. Hope you have a Merry Christmas as well!! 👍

[@andrewriggs2764]

@@LifeintheWest I mean the angle that I saw you couldn't really see the fall but you really could hear it and that hurt me

[@ivanthemisunderstood6940]

Regarding great videos...likewise Peter. Your vid about the Zuni Pueblo was excellent. I worked with a Zuni Warrior ages ago on a Hotshot crew. You captured their spirit perfectly. Thank you and Trinity for providing great content. Happy New Year to you both and keep up the good work!

[@jossa942]

Wow yooo peter you comment

[@fergusonranch1130]

Loved it when your dad asked if you wanted to walk home. Exactly something my grandpa would have said to me. Glad it wasn’t worse. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[@dellingson4833]

That's some rough stuff brother. I've broke most of my backside ribs but two. Couldn't imagine not being able to draw deep breaths at altitude, damn.

[@janemuir3546]

Praying for a speedy recovery.

[@twohawk57]

Lord have mercy Trinity! I prayed for you throughout the entire video even though I knew you made it home safe. I was so happy to see you had a GPS device so you could reach out for help. I just talked my husband into upgrading to the newest iPhone that has the GPS function. He said "what in the world do you need that for?" I reminded him that I trail ride in the LBJ National Grasslands here in Texas. Granted, I’m never by myself, but you don’t ever know what might happen. I'm 65 and height challenged, so getting back on my horse after getting off without some sort of help would be impossible. She’s been used for lessons for years and really takes care of her rider, but you never can be 100% sure of their reactions. I just thank God you’re ok and pray for a safe a speedy recovery with as little pain as possible. I sure enjoy your videos. It really is gorgeous up there.

[@debrarozich2456]

Whoa, this was a stressful watch but a reminder how we can’t leave any pages unturned to the best of our ability when it comes to our horses. Your dad is a sweetheart. Thankful you are healing and will be back on your horse when your ribs are mended. I so enjoy your videos. Warmly, Cowgirl Deb. God is good. 🙏

[@seli000]

I'm watching this in the UK whilst recovering from any accident with the horses. I sympathize with you and you are really right about hindsight!

[@LifeintheWest]

Yeah. Always easy to locate what you should have done after the fact. Not nearly as easy before. 😉

[@LifeintheWest]

God bless you and get better soon!

[@seli000]

Hope you feel better too. Recovery sucks, but glad you are doing ok. It's really good of you to put your experiences up for people to see. Hopefully someone will see this and learn from it. If it saves them or others from injury, you have done one of the best things a person can do 👍

[@JD-gj2rj]

Aloha Trinity 🤙 Thanks for the painfull video! I was a search and rescue swimmer in the Navy. While jumping out at night for a rescue there were some pretty big swells. A 30 foot hover is ideal height, a 3 second fall until you hit water. Well I happened to jump into a trough of the wave. You hold your mask on your head with one hand and strobe light that's on your shoulder with the other. Well I did my normal count while jumping and it was like 6 seconds not 3😁. So I was a good 50 + feet above the water. Yes it hurt! I broke 3 ribs. I finished the rescue,1 pilot and got back in the helo and the adrenaline wore off and when we got back to ship I needed help to walk to medical. It was like 6 weeks before I was able to go back to work. I felt your pain when you were walking down. Owe! Cowboy 🤠up! LOL! I'm 60 now and you would of had to call in a chopper for my butt! So glad it turned out okay. It could of been alot worse. God bless and have a Merry Christmas! Be safe! Mahalo 🤙

[@What2B]

Thank you JD for your service and for sharing some details of the personal sacrifices made in rescue missions work.

[@diannaleigh9914]

I liked all you said, especially staying on the horse being safer than bailing. So sorry for your injuries but love the videos of a rancher’s life in Montana. We live in Washington state and our old mare was 13 when we got her and she was a roller. But thankfully my kids never had her roll with them. She would just stop if they fell off. She was trained to barrel race and I am not a barrel racer! Again, love your videos. 😊

[@jaredwhite489]

I’m glad you had an inreach with you. I was going to come in anyways and say that you needed one with all the back country riding you do, I used to be on search and rescue with the sheriffs office and I can’t tell you how many times a Garmin in reach has saved a persons life

[@MsQ275]

God bless Garmin!!

[@peggyharwell3674]

Oh my, i just relived a moment in my life in watching you. But, what a trouper and a darn good man you are. This video was remarkable with awesome scenery. It was so special seeing your pop pray for your protection. He is a Godly man for sure.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. And yes. I definitely got lucky with who my dad is. 👍

[@lisareid2013]

Glad you're feeling a bit better and no injuries on your gelding. Thanks for your videos. Thank God for Garmin, wife, dad and that it wasn't worse. Lesson learned, heal up an go on...

[@yousefysg1835]

That was very unpleasant situation you got involved in, I know how you feel, I had broken ribs couple times and they are the worst painful feelings and the worst part of it, it takes long time to heal. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, others probably wouldn’t do out of embarrassment but you did it with intention of educating other horse ridders. May God bless you and keep you safe. Greetings from Kuwait

[@bh1264]

I've had broken, bruised & cracked ribs at different times on both sides. I kept holding my breath in reflex for you the whole time you were walking back. It's a feeling you never quite get beyond. Just like the ribs don't really ever seem to be 'HEALED' no matter how much time has gone by. If you sleep laying wrong, bend sideways wrong, stretch just 'RIGHT' = 'WRONG' - you know it instantly! Of all the different ways to SCREWUP your ribs, I feel, at least in my case cracked ribs seem to hurt more, hurt longer, seem to never really be healed no matter how long it's been. Either way, my sympathies for you & hope you mend up quickly. Don't know what your Dad says to you but mine always said: '... get your butt back up in that saddle. You can't make any money with your butt on the ground.'

[@kathleenredick275]

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[@juliekooiker3408]

Broken ribs are so painful!! You really pushed thru severe pain to walk as far as you did

[@LifeintheWest]

It was rough. That’s for sure, but getting in that pickup and sneezing were much worse. 😬

[@Steve-jx8wr]

I recently had a similar experience with my 12 year old palomino mare. I was out for a short trial ride, in an unfamiliar place. From the time I unloaded, saddled, and mounted my mare, she was telling me she was uneasy. It is so clear now as I reflect back on this event. Long story short, something jumped out of the tall grass and spooked her. She jumped, I had a good hold on the saddle, but all my weight shifted the saddle and she went to bucking. I was riding her out trying to decide to jump off or stay with her. She made that decision for me. Four fractured ribs, a helicopter ride to the hospital and I am still going to rehab. I was in the hospital for 2 weeks and pretty much in bed for another 4 weeks... We should talk!!! I have always wanted to visit Montana. Praying for you and your family.....

[@barbarabrand190]

Sometimes its hard to determine if its a journey, or an adventure. I did same thing falling off the hay stack onto a tractor bucket last year. Still had to feed, water, and milk the cows and goats. By the time my partener got back from his brothers funeral a month later. I was better but not cured. (He contacted Covid while he was in Mexico and was delayed.) Be kind to yourself, give yourself some grace, Im sure angels were watching as things could have been much worse. God bless! By the way, I'm your Dads age, like him, I can assure you Hindsight is always 20/20!

[@MikelJay]

That strategically placed branch spared all of us the gorey details. Glad you’re on the mend. Spot on with the ‘Monday morning Quarterbacking’ too. Prayers for both you and your dad’s full recovery

[@Freakontheway]

Dear Trinity, thank you for sharing this. For taking us with you in this adventure and teaching us a lesson through it even. I pray healing over you. Well... at least it was a memorable ride in honour of your subscribers... but I know we will all agree on that we'd love a more festive and joyful episode to celebrate your 100K subscribers! May God bless you and your family. Diana, from The Netherlands

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. Yes. It would have been much better to have made the 19 miles with no problems.

[@MarshiaArmstrong]

Now you have to do 40 miles for your 200k subs, please do it when there is no snow

[@MarshiaArmstrong]

Have you tried the harness camera holder that you wear and you have your arms and hands free.

[@LifeintheWest]

@@MarshiaArmstrong yes. That one will be 38 miles. Hopefully in the Spring. 😄

[@MarshiaArmstrong]

So kind of your dad to come pu your broken butt and look after you so well. ;-) ❤ to dad and may you heal fast

[@optimusmonkeywrench]

Thanks for the video. Praying for a swift recovery and relief from the pain. My boys were shocked it happened you, it was a good lesson for them to see. We're sorry it happened. Rest up and God bless. Merry Christmas!

[@susanfrary7424]

I'm a MTan and I know exactly where you were. What a hike. Hope you heal, cowboy.

[@AwkwardEmily]

Is it near paradise valley? Looked familiar

[@AndyTheCornbread]

Just finished watching. One thing you did VERY right that a ton of people get completely wrong is you had your emergency beacon on you, NOT on the horse or the saddle or in a saddle bag etc. So, give yourself kudos there for sure. I can't tell you the number of times I have seen people hang their only way of making emergency contact in an accident somewhere on their horse. I have noticed with that horse in your past videos, he doesn't know how to release anxiety well by focusing on his rider, he wears it pretty well but you can see it build on some of your past videos and when he finally releases it, he spooks. Unfortunately in this case you blocked his spook and he blew up, which you covered in the after action report in this video. A really good thing is that when you blocked him he bucked instead of going over backward and coming down on top of you so there is a LOT to be thankful for in the midst of all of this. It could have been so much worse but you did enough right that we are watching this video instead of reading an obituary or finding out from the news that you are in a coma in the hospital. the Lord definitely had his angels watching over you that day, that's for sure. Do you ride with a night latch? If not I highly recommend always using one, green horse or not and making sure you have it in your hand before you swing up. I hate internet "experts" so I'll leave it at that, but if you want suggestions on a way to turn around that horses behavior so he learns to release anxiety in a more positive way I would be happy to help you out. I'm over near Plains, MT and I will be sincerely praying for you for a speedy recovery.

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Unless a person has ever fractured or broken a rib there is no way to grasp just how painful breathing can be in that situation. I’ve always wondered how football players simply get taped up and return to play. I fractured two ribs as a young woman in a car accident when someone ran my boyfriend and I off the road into a telephone pole. This experience reminds not only yourself but all of us that rushing to do ANYTHING often results in compromised consequences. It was obviously WICKED painful. For myself, I couldn’t help but be frightened for you wondering how you might get home under these circumstances. SO relieved it all concluded as it did. Thank you for sharing your thought process and want you to know that I am deeply grateful you are home safe with your wife and children. They all need you more than any of you may realize.

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you for your kind words. It’s still pretty painful, but I can now sleep part of the night actually lying down.

[@crankbaitincowboy9053]

Love the prayer before you went off! Don’t beat yourself up about it, we all make mistakes. A friend of mine, a dairy farmer, junior in high school, tried herding a heifer on foot- got kicked and Broke 4 ribs and had some internal bleeding. The son of a gun got out of the hospital and was back in school the next week in time for First semester finals 🤣 You’re tough, and you’ll get through it. Praying for a speedy recovery, and have a merry Christmas, if you don’t upload again by then!

[@samhard1986]

It's the uphill parts that suck the most when you can't breath. Props to you for pushing through

[@marknibling9009]

Trinity, I feel your pain every time you breathe, I farm with my brother in central Illinois and last winter he fell on the ice and broke two ribs and I seen the pain he was in and felt so bad for him and likewise feel so bad for you, praying that you'll heal fast.

[@pamrobertson1222]

So glad you are alright. I understand EXACTLY HOW YOU FEEL!! I was ponying my mare when she got the idea to run up under my gelding and to say that things got western is an understatement!! As I told my husband, I got my tuck, just not the roll. I still had to walk back to the house, get on another horse, ride out find the mare and gelding, bring them back to the house, then get back on the gelding and ride him for an hour, because no way was he ever going to get away with yard darting me!! That was a month ago and I moving like I’m 99…. I’m only 52!! Hope you’re feeling better soon!! Thanks for showing the REAL cowboy/rancher life

[@MariaChristinaBari]

Yikes ! 😟 Hope you feel better real soon.

[@pamrobertson1222]

@@MariaChristinaBari After the 22 surgeries and replacement parts in the last ten years… if all that hasn’t taken me out then a little fall off a 16+ hand gelding isn’t going to. My paw-paw used to say God don’t want me. And the devil is afraid I’ll take over…. That fits!! Y’all stay blessed and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[@maryrivers1502]

This was a real nail-biter for me as I watched it, wondering what happened to Calibar, if you would slip on the ice, etc. I think your dad's prayer at the beginning kept your injury from being worse. However, you left me wondering if the missing camera is still buried in the snow 🤔

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes it is. It has snowed several times now since then so I will have to wait till we get a warm spell and a lot of snow melt before I can even go look for it. 😬

[@maryrivers1502]

@@LifeintheWest Thanks for the update. Praying you have a speedy recovery and a blessed Christmastime with your family.

[@ConorMakes]

Good video Trinity good story thanks for sharing. We come from very different worlds, I'm in the south of England retired Chief from the Royal Navy and now teach Maritime Firefighting but your thoughts on your experience was a big factor I fully agree with. When I was a cocky young sailor thinking I knew everything my Chief said "Familiarity breeds contempt" and it is true. Speedy recovery sir and Happy Christmas & New Year. Kind Regards Conor

[@Timberdam]

It was a lesson for all of us !! Thanks for taking one for the team. Glad your ok. We all let our guard down sometimes! I tell my kids we're not robots

[@hadleyjohnson97]

A lot of KZbin videos are manufactured drama. This was not. Thanks for sharing it with us. And kudos to you for having the courage to own your mistakes so we can all learn from them. I wish you a speedy recovery.

[@roniboyd613]

I feel your pain! I broke a rib by coughing during a bout of bronchitis, it hurt to blink! I did break a collarbone when my uncle's horse bucked me off. As soon as that healed I got back on her and she bucked me off and I landed against a street sign. Didn't break anything, but had to walk home. Not a fun thing to do in boots😉 Never rode her again. Its gonna take a while before you can move without any pain, so take care of yourself. Also, all those animal tracks in the snow were intriguing😀 Edit: ain't it amazing how many body parts are attached to your ribs? Its hurts to do anything!

[@danflynn1259]

I could feel the pain all the while you were walking. On a lighter note I was amazed by all the wildlife prints when you were walking the camera showed them more then you were riding.

[@munozinni]

36:20 I felt relaxed when I saw that someone was already there to help you take care sir !!! Will see you in the next video!!! Get well soon!!!👋😊😊👋

[@troyeller734]

Praying for fast recovery 🙏

[@kens2623]

Three years ago I was riding my horse down my road, conditioning him. It was a warm winter day, so several neighbors were out on quads and tractor feeding cattle. Then a kid came up behind on a lifted truck. My horse was squirreling and arching but I kept going. I was almost to the barn, and he arched I thought about getting off, but kept going. I wasn't listening to my horse. The kid in the lifted truck was coming back up the road, Sneakers tossed me, but my boot stuck in the stur up. He trampled me at least two times before my boot freed up. I got up slowly Sneakers ran back to the barn, waiting to get un tacked. I felt it then, I couldn't breathe. I went up to Sneakers and took his tack off. I fed both horses, jumped in my truck and drove to the ER. The ER Doc was not happy with me driving here by myself. I had about twenty good bruises from my ankle to my neck, and three broken ribs. I clearly didn't listen to what my horse was telling me. I am sure glad I wasn't miles out on a ride.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Very commendable that you are not blaming the horse as so many would do.

[@coraclements4562]

he that horse would make good wolf bait.

[@aportgirl]

I’m so glad you reminded your viewers even a horses are dangerous. A seasoned rider made mistakes and sometimes you don’t get a second change. Respect your horse people. Thank you for your video and honesty. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family. And take it slow. MaryPaula

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Mary. I will. Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@DonnaVarno]

Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us. We all can always learn from each other especially when it comes to horses. Hope you get healed up quickly. Your dad rocks!

[@reggierico]

A horse's power is something that has surprised me on a few occasions. Once, on a hunting trip in the Bob, I had a horse named Ivan who would simply lie down in the snow when he got too hot. Another time, we were side hilling off trail and came upon some slab rocks while it was raining. Well, old Ivan slipped, not surprisingly, and luckily I was prepared when he went down and I was able to get my foot out of the stirrup in time. Luckily, we weren't hurt and he popped right up and we walked across the chute to the trail. I'm thankful you weren't hurt worse because you would have been facing a rescue situation. Rib injuries are a bitch because all you can do is wrap your chest and grin and bare the pain. I cracked a rib in football once and it took weeks to heal. Good thoughts to you on your recovery. I really enjoy your posts and your lifestyle. You adroitly portray the unique aspects of ranching and cowboying. Can't wait for the 500k subscribers post!

[@galecreek]

Well, live and learn. You are a very good educator! In a lot of situations it’s best not to ride alone. Thank goodness it turned out the way it did, and you could manage it well enough to make it an educational video. Even though in the beginning I knew that it turned out OK, I still was worrying all the way through it like it was in real time. Instinctively assessing your condition as you were walking. I’ve come off a time or two and broke ribs. Unbelievable how bad they hurt! Nothing seems worse. I’m so glad it turned out like it did. I hear the weather is going to be coming down hard on you guys up north. Worst storm in decades. Cold and windy is hard on the animals. Stay safe. Merry Christmas and prosperous next year. I’ll be interested to see what you do for the 200,000 subscriber video.

[@TUCOtheratt]

I enjoyed this on so many levels! As a rural Montanan, a wilderness adventurer, hunter and a KZbin creator. I have dealt with the temperature issue with Go Pro cameras and trying to get the video done, to make the KZbin video. Sometimes the sh*t hits the fan no matter how much we try to avoid it. Glad your injuries were not any worse.

[@leroytipton2340]

Thank you Trinity for including us in this trip even though it was so very painful for you! I would have laid down beside the road until dad came to pick me up. Thank God your injuries were not as bad as they could have been. An interesting sidebar is that your magical camera doesn't show your arm, hand and rod in the picture, but you can see it in its shadow.

[@LifeintheWest]

The problem with laying down is I can’t do it. Even now. Laying down is excruciating. Hope that gets better soon.

[@marlenecadd4650]

Yes! Laying down is one of the hardest things with broken ribs!! Takes your breath away!!

[@glendacisneros982]

Ha ha ha lol 😂

[@glendacisneros982]

The lol isn't what it looks like...I hope no one is offended...no harm intended!!

[@oneeyedog107]

THAT LOOKED LIKE IT REALLY HURT !! Glad your ok and was able to still walk! Horses are unpredictable at times.

[@cindybowden4017]

Oh man, I’m so sorry that happened. I had a horse spook with me. I broke 4 ribs and had to get a bunch of staples in my head. Took a while to heal up. Prayers for quick recovery.

[@LifeintheWest]

Yes. It takes some time.

[@meycoe]

It was the darn cold batteries in the go pro that had you so rushed. Good lesson to never let anything distract your attention to your horse. Love your analysis at the end. Maybe someone knows of a device to keep batteries from icing out.

[@BeckyValkyrie]

So glad you didn't have it worse! Hope you heal up quick. ❤️🙏🏻

[@Bendigo1]

Man, that pain is something I do not wish on anyone. Glad you made it back. As bad as the situation was, you seriously lucked out. My dad was bucked off a horse over 10 years ago and it destroyed him, he is still seriously disabled from it. I was thinking that it was both a blessing and a curse that the snow was not deeper. If it was deeper, you may have not been hurt, but it would have made walking a much bigger challenge. The cold also probably helped a lot with reducing the swelling and made it a bit easier for you to make it back. When I saw the horse get off the ice into the snow, I was quite impressed by the intelligence of that move, but it also shows he still has a mind of his own which is not always the best thing when riding. And when he went back towards where you started out from, it shows he was thinking about it and not just mindlessly running around. If you can work with him a lot more, he will be a great riding horse that could potentially save your life one day if he is trained right.

[@Far2hip]

This guy is the real thing. No whining, just a little self deprecating bitching and a lot of get going regardless of the pain. No blaming the horse at all. Just calling him an asshole, lol. Then just keep on plowing through back to a safe place. Love real folks. Got a sub outta me for sure. 👍🏻😎👍🏻

[@christyb7590]

Gosh it happens to all of us. No matter how careful we try to be, while behaving in ways that respect the horse, these things happen to the best of us. The amount of risk, in this sport, in this way of life, is tremendous. We make the best decisions we can, without even thinking, from pure raw experience, in the actual moment,which is usually only seconds.

[@jeanmilne397]

Trinity Hope your good and not in too much pain. Really enjoyed this but not you hurting yourself. The scenery was beautiful to see and to see how cold it is. Was really good how you explained what spooked him and not blaming him. Thanks so much for this. Sending positive vibes. I felt your pain I broke my ribs coming off a bike many years ago. Take care god bless ❤

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. And yes. Dealing with a horse is always a risk. It is a pain to be patient and take the time to do things right. There are Bad horses, but this isn’t one of them.

[@jeanmilne397]

@@LifeintheWest could tell how mad you were at yourself.Take care and have a good Christmas 🤶 look forward to seeing you better 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@Shilohii65]

For your son, you took his 100,000 steps literally. Looking forward to seeing your recovery and getting back in the saddle - literally.

[@bask8953]

Man you are an inspiration. I'll never be a Montana Cowboy but I work with cattle and horses in Europe and I've really been learning from your videos!

[@raveneye12]

glad you are safe man. I spent a lot of time in the backcountry and thank god it was not your head. Its the chance we all take especially with horses.

[@kassieopea]

Thanks for the teaching moment about the young horse; it was painful to watch but more for you! It was humbling to talk about it, and I appreciated your candor. I’m glad that you had your inReach on you, and your dad was able to help you. I’m also glad that you can appreciate the modern times that we live in and your thoughts about past generations and how tough that they were. Sending healing light and best regards.

[@jameyd.9563]

Thank you for your honesty and using the experience as a teachable moment. You have great character. For me, well, I am never going to ride a horse. I will get all the experience I want watching you. Peace, blessings and complete healing.

[@kellyhawk822]

Makes you feel like a real cowboy when something like this happens. Getting bucked off is part of that life. Glad you're ok

[@busterbailey370]

It happens to the best of us I am 65 years old and I have had some really bad rides get well so love ur video’s keep them coming

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you Buster.

[@ivanthemisunderstood6940]

Good on ya for sharing this! Life isn't always peaches and cream. Admitting mistakes, swallowing our pride and demonstrating a better way forward is what we should all aspire to do. Heal up and carry on Cowboy! (Kudos to your Old Man for standing in the gap with prayer and showing up at the right time.) Happy New Year!

[@mjpage2398]

Broke my pelvis in a riding accident. It happens soooo quick. Glad to see you're ok. And of course your horse. Happy holidays to you and yours...

[@jeffblackburn8536]

Praying for a speedy recovery Trinity. I know what bruised ribs feel like let alone cracked. I enjoy all your videos showing the life you live in that beautiful part of the country. Glad I found your channel.

[@rspranchinmontana]

Glad you made it out of that wreck in one piece! Riding horses at any time comes with risks but as you said, when you have a young horse and you made the self admitted mistakes going in? Yup, having issues are part of the result. Sure could have been a LOT worse so perhaps a super good thing your Dad had that prayer with you to start the ride off! Hope you make it through this coming 50-60 below zero windchill and snow storm ok too. Stay safe friend, blessed holidays to you and yours.

[@lukecp]

Thank you for giving us a glimps and reality check of backcountry riding, hazards and things to be learned. Very good and informative all the way around!

[@user-pk2fg8im4u]

Glad you are safe, that prayer at the start very possibly the difference between disaster and an outcome that at least leaves you a little wiser and having a future. I broke 4 ribs twenty odd years ago parting company with a crazy mare, and trust me I can still tell which ones when winter comes around. Heal quick and have a Merry Christmas. Count your blessings.

[@scottlien8262]

Appreciate the reality, the truth, the good - the bad. I'm like you, when things go wrong, I analyze over and over to try take away an understanding of what went bad, what was in the horses mind, what could I have done differently. Sorry for your injury. Congrats on hitting 100K subscribers. Gods speed toward recovery

[@LifeintheWest]

Thank you. I appreciate your kind words.

[@lindawalker3924]

So sorry that this happened to you, but as you said, horses have a mind of their own and sometimes you have to deal with those thoughts. I can relate to your pain. I had a horse tied up in the barn while grooming him. A cat jumped on his back while I was at the hindquarters. My horse kicked out, I went flying through the air, hit a stall door and slammed to the ground. I broke a rib and was all alone at the barn that day. I didn't want to leave my horse at that moment so took him into the arena and did groundwork, then left for the hospital. Do take it easy and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God speed and Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'll look forward to seeing more of your videos. They are so educational! Take care.

[@wildflower1335]

You are an amazing man. Strong enough to teach whatnot to do by your own example. Commendable

[@jimmyyounger618]

Yikes! I have a thoracic strain and an upcoming MRI for one shoulder. With every grimace of pain, I felt it like it was my own. And as the father of a couple of boys who've had their own wrecks, I was right there in the mind of your father and his concern as well. I certainly enjoyed the beauty of Montana while experiencing my first visit to this channel. Like & Subscribed! God bless, Merry Christmas and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[@jobee9113]

You are a strong man, to make that walk with such pain. I hope you heal well, have a restful Christmas.

[@saintsinner7565]

It honestly really scared me,that You were alone,I’m sure You are more than experienced,but I cannot imagine,the fear and confusion,that hit You all at once So if I may ask,how are You healing? Has the sitting and getting up gotten a bit easier? I truely wish,that ur healing gets easier by day ❤ Btw *YOU REALLY DID PULL AN UNFORGETTABLE 100k RIDE* Lots of comfy chair time to You❤

[@LifeintheWest]

I may have pulled off a good 100K ride, but I’m not gonna try to repeat that. 😄 I am definitely getting better, but man this is painful! I was able to lay down for the first time yesterday. Getting back up is really tough. I don’t feel the ends of the bone moving any more, which is nice though.

[@saintsinner7565]

@@LifeintheWest Let’s just be grateful,that You didn’t land on ur head.. You have a pretty good pain tolerance btw,you managed to stomp thru that snow,I’ve seen grown men cry cause of a cracked one. You took it like a champ!

[@pollyspaner9719]

So sorry for your mishap. The mother on me just wanted to make it better,! LoL just glad you were able to get to where you could get help. Praying for a speedy recovery.

[@nickydumas9455]

21:13 I’m walking with you Sir, and praying your quick recovery. More than one person would simply await rescue. Not you and not any true Cowboy. My regard for you and Calibar has risen even more. I know busted ribs and the pain can come like an electric shock. Love you man

[@goofeymaloofey]

Congratulations on your viewer numbers- sucks about the rib and other injuries. Wish you quick healing!