Bareback Rider Thrown at Trail's End Ranch

Sandee Andrews, who boards her horse Tommy at Trail's End Ranch, 10965 Andora Ave., in Chatsworth, was thrown Saturday morning and unable to move, reports stable owner and Patch contributor Susan Eskander.

Andrews was taken by Los Angeles Fire Department ambulance to a local emergency room for treatment. 

She suffered three fractures to her pelvis and posted the following on Facebook:

"I turned Tommy out and after his workout and we played and I petted him lovingly... and then I decided I wanted to get on him and walk around... no saddle or bridle. The second I got on he ran like he was shot out of a rodeo chute bucking like a bareback bronc. I was thrown over his head and landed very hard on my back. I was taken by ambulance to the ER. I have 3 fractures in my pelvis and sacrum area."

Elsewhere in the Valley, a horse got stuck in mud in Lake View Terrace, prompting a carefully coordinated rescue, a city fire official said.

The incident was reported at 5 p.m. at 11798 W. Foothill Blvd., near Hansen Dam Aquatic Center, Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department said.

The horse was in water, with about half of its body covered, with three legs stuck in sand or mud, Scott said.

A helicopter hoist operation was anticipated, with 35 firefighters working from ground and air to rescue the animal, Scott said.

About 10 firefighters worked to keep the horse's head above water during the rescue operation, and a specialized team was expected to tranquilize the horse while firefighters brought it to safety.

-- City News Service contributed to this report.

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