{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fan-equine-conversation.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fs5-e7-my-accident-NRaalS2B","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"S5 E7: My Accident","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/415e56f5-21c1-472c-88e0-0289bdaa243b/b0423654-ebd9-441e-9735-d0586644143c/in-20hospital-20after-20accident.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"On the 8th of June 2008, my life changed forever with a split-second accident that saw me trampled by my then 2.5-year-old horse, Fernando, and air-lifted to Hospital for life-saving surgery. \n\nThis episode is the story of that accident, what happened, the damage that did and where that’s left me now. \n\nBefore I even introduce this episode, I want to give you a warning. This episode talks about my accident in some detail. There has been one person who on hearing the story, when I was still in Hospital, passed out as a result. If you are someone likely to do that, then please skip this episode or at least, do not listen while driving or doing something where you could get injured… I don’t want my accident resulting in other accidents… not the effect I’m hoping for! \n\n\nIn S4 E4 of An Equine Conversation, Why Virtual Learning’s Worth Exploring, I make mention of my being immune-compromised and why for me, that’s one of the reasons that virtual learning is so awesome as I’m so limited to what’s possible in-person due to the very real and serious threat Covid still holds for me. I mention this again in S4 E5 with Erin Moore too when we’re talking about giving micro & small business owners a metaphorical hug – I like a good hug personally but being immune compromised makes it a no-no.\n\nSo anyway, in this episode of An Equine Conversation I’m going to share with you my story of the horsey accident that left me immune-compromised. It’s a story I’ve told many times. I know some of you will have heard some or all of it before. For those newer to me and my work teaching and my approach, hearing about this part of my story will help inform you more about who I am, what I’m about and why I’m passionate about safety… and importantly, why my horse Fernando and I have a very unique, very special relationship and why he has been my best teacher. "}