Ok some more 2015 centric Keyhole articles.
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Andrew Nicholson’s was at a keyhole? That accident was at the final fence - I’ve never known fence details, but a keyhole would be an odd choice for a final fence. Are you sure?
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Wasn’t there also a dip in the ground before the Easter basket? Not that that would take anything away from the keyhole aspects of the fence, but would also have been another factor to consider in how to approach the jump? But my memory could well be faulty.
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15.5 years ago is a bit rough. I wasn’t at Ky that year and I don’t want to say I know when I do not.
Here’s the snippet from Jimmy’s Course Preview article that discusses the fence.
From:
https://www.chronofhorse.com/article/james-wofford-walks-rolex-kentucky-cross-country-course/
Also found the press release:
From:
[QUOTE] "Saturday, April 26, 2008
Press Statement #2
Frodo Baggins and Laine Ashker fell at fence 5. Ashker sustained injuries but was conscious, talking and able to move all extremities when she was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. She is currently under the care of the emergency and trauma services staff.
Frodo Baggins was immediately attended by a team of veterinarians. He was given intravenous fluids and supportive medications for shock and pain. After he was stabilized, he was sedated and transported by horse ambulance to nearby Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, where he was immediately attended by emergency personnel.
Further tests showed that Frodo Baggins had sustained a fracture at the base of his skull, as well as severe lung injury. As the prognosis was very poor, a representative of the family concurred that euthanasia was the most humane option for the horse. A complete necropsy examination will be performed. Everyone at the event is saddened by the loss of this brave horse.
Equestrian Events, Inc." [/QUOTE]
There is a very short clip of the fall video on YouTube. (Anyone can easily find it) Hard to see much and very fuzzy. But for sure he hung a leg. Not easy to see if he ducked, but I recall pics at the time didn’t look like he did.
Still amazing that Laine was not killed.
Em
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Most definitely not sure either way.
I also think it was speed. I don’t think he ducked. I have been a media photographer at KY for many years. I happened to be at that jump and have the whole sequence of photos. It was horrible. I think Lainey has come a long long way as a rider since then. But I don’t think ducking was an issue here at all.
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No, it definitely was not. I remember watching it on the live stream and it was horrific. But she still claims that’s why they flipped…
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