KCDakar
04-11-2008, 10:34 AM
Associated Press
1 March 2008
Air Force Pilot Saves Life of Navy Pilot in Horse-Back Riding Mishap.
Pensacola, FL. A U.S. Navy pilot assigned to the Naval Air Training
Command narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he attempted
horseback riding with no prior experience. After mounting his horse
unassisted, the horse immediately began moving. As it galloped along
at a steady and rhythmic pace, the pilot, Lt. "Cos" Cosgrove, began to
slip sideways from the saddle.
Although attempting to grab for the horse's mane Cosgrove could not
get a firm grip. He then threw his arms around the horse's neck but
continued to slide down the side of the horse. The horse galloped
along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider. Finally, losing his
grip, the Lieutenant attempted to leap away from the horse and throw
himself to safety. His foot, however, became entangled in the stirrup,
leaving him at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as his head
and upper body repeatedly struck the ground.
Moments away from unconsciousness, and probable death, to his great
fortune a U.S. Air Force pilot, shopping at Wal-Mart, saw him and
quickly unplugged the horse!
1 March 2008
Air Force Pilot Saves Life of Navy Pilot in Horse-Back Riding Mishap.
Pensacola, FL. A U.S. Navy pilot assigned to the Naval Air Training
Command narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he attempted
horseback riding with no prior experience. After mounting his horse
unassisted, the horse immediately began moving. As it galloped along
at a steady and rhythmic pace, the pilot, Lt. "Cos" Cosgrove, began to
slip sideways from the saddle.
Although attempting to grab for the horse's mane Cosgrove could not
get a firm grip. He then threw his arms around the horse's neck but
continued to slide down the side of the horse. The horse galloped
along, seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider. Finally, losing his
grip, the Lieutenant attempted to leap away from the horse and throw
himself to safety. His foot, however, became entangled in the stirrup,
leaving him at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as his head
and upper body repeatedly struck the ground.
Moments away from unconsciousness, and probable death, to his great
fortune a U.S. Air Force pilot, shopping at Wal-Mart, saw him and
quickly unplugged the horse!