Army Aviator Saves Life of Retired Air Force Pilot in a Horse-Back
>>> Riding Mishap
>>>
>>> A Retired Air Force Pilot, formerly with the 3rd Fighter Wing, 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 pilot began to slip 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

>>> to slide down the side of the horse. The horse galloped along,
>>> seemingly oblivious to its slipping rider. Finally, losing his grip,
>>> the Major 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 away from unconsciousness and probable death, to his great
>>> fortune a US Army Helicopter Pilot, shopping at Wal-Mart, saw him and
quickly unplugged the horse!