Tragedy

[weakerthanwhat]

I was going to post a SXSW recap entry but I just learned that a dressage barn back home burned down today. Four horses were killed.

I used to keep my horses there back in high school. We had considered keeping our guys there this winter.

I'm pretty sure I knew one of the horses who died. Think I rode him once while home on winter break my freshman

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[remix22]

Which farm was it? The article never said the name :(

[weakerthanwhat]

Hunt Meadows. So, so sad. Another horse I know survived but was taken to State with burns on his face and neck and will probably be blind. Poor thing; he's one of the sweetest horses ever. :(

[remix22]

Oh, I heard of the farm, but didn't personally know anyone out of it. My heart goes out to them, though. I guess the only silver lining is that more horses (or people!) weren't hurt in the fire. I hope everyone who was injured is able to recover.

[weakerthanwhat]

Yeah, it's very lucky that no people were hurt. From what I heard the fire was incredibly ferocious and it only took minutes for the barn to burn to the ground, so it's a wonder so many horses got out in time.