For some reason, I thought of Teach on this one.
An off-duty Trainmaster narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he
attempted horseback riding with no prior experience. He mounted the horse,
unassisted, and the horse immediately began moving. As it galloped along at
a steady and rhythmic pace, the Trainmaster began slipping sideways from the
saddle.
Although attempting to grab for the horse's mane he could not get a firm
grip. He then threw his arms around the horse's neck, but continued sliding
down the side of the horse. The horse galloped along, oblivious to its
slipping rider.
Finally, losing his grip, the Trainmaster attempted to leap away from the
horse and throw himself to safety. His foot became entangled in the stirrup,
and he was at the mercy of the horse's pounding hooves as his head and upper
body repeatedly struck the ground.
Moments from unconsciousness and probable death, to his great fortune a
Conductor, shopping at K-Mart with his family, saw him and quickly unplugged
the horse.
