In December 2024, Eleanor Bravo, a horseback rider from Corrales, New Mexico, and her friend fell from their horses while riding in a pasture. The horses, recently brought from Iceland, were not used to the local area and became startled. Both riders fell and suffered concussions, even though they wore helmets.
Emergency services took Bravo and her friend to The University of New Mexico Hospital. They received prompt medical care. Bravo noted the EMS crew acted professionally and followed up after the incident…