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    Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

    Saw this posted online about Wilson's Creek 150th. OUCH!


    by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) on Aug 12th 2011 at 3:00PM

    Two Civil War reenactors were injured yesterday preparing for a reenactment of the Battle of Wilson's Creek.

    One man playing a Confederate cavalryman got pinned under his horse, while a Union cavalryman got injured when his horse stepped on his groin. Exactly how he got into a position where his horse could do that is unclear. Both were given medical attention but neither was thought to be seriously hurt.
    Dennis DeAtley
    North Texas


    I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.
    [B]William Tecumseh Sherman [/B]
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  • #2
    Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

    OUCH!!!! That makes me cringe just hearing about it!!
    Chris Birely


    In memory of my GG Uncle, Pvt. John Thurston,
    7th Va Inf Co. I (Holcombe Guards), Kemper's Brigade, Pickett's Division,
    wounded and taken prisoner 3 July 1863.

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    • #3
      Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

      Hmmmmm, Thank you for sharing his Dennis...I think.

      Is this of value to our discussion board?......Does this add historical value to us here in the AC part of the hobby? Hmmm, well, maybe this can be used to illustrate the authentic standard differences between Main Stream and authentic events?
      Certainly, on the surface there appears to be nothing historical to getting one's groin stepped on. Perhaps if we know "how" he got his groin stepped on there might be something here for us to learn from. For example, I am pondering how the two were injured while "preparing" for the reenactment?
      Well, I for one cannot envision how one would get their groin stepped on while "preparing" for a reenactment vs actually participating in one. But then, maybe there is something I have been missing in my sheltered reenactment career.
      Hmmmm, One injured after being "pinned" under his horse and the other having his groin stepped on. Was this done as two seperate incidents or simultaneously? Questions, questions....
      On second thought, perhaps it is best that I overlooked this part of my renacting career.

      Ken R Knopp
      Last edited by Ken Knopp; 08-15-2011, 06:36 PM.

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      • #4
        Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

        Actually the man whose horse fell on him is in serious condition and had to undergo surgery. I agree with Mr. Knopp - there is nothing authentic about these events, just serious.
        Robert Orrand
        N. B. Forrest Camp 215, SCV
        Civilian Adjunct - Mayor of Dover, Purdy, Raymond, Layette, and more to come... and oh yeah Gettysburg
        4thTN CSA - Co A - Shelby Greys

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        • #5
          Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

          Judging from radio traffic, there were a number of horse related injuries, as well as all the other run-of-the-mill heat, fire, and powder related injuries.

          We are in a hobby that carries risk. Our prayers especially go with the Federal officer who sustained a broken pelvis. His wife is a real stand up gal, as she continued in her duties while going back and forth to the hospital.

          Some injuries are preventable. Some are true accidents. Continued practice and study at what we do helps, but this is a risky pursuit.
          Terre Hood Biederman
          Yassir, I used to be Mrs. Lawson. I still run period dyepots, knit stuff, and cause trouble.
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          ADVENTURE CALLS. Can you hear it? Come ON.

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          • #6
            Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

            I can not comment on the accuracy of the report, I simply posted it as it was written by the reporter. Certainly our thoughts are with those that are injured. Many of us in who are mounted cavalry have been on horseback much of our lives and can fully appreciiate the risks associated when we mount a 1,000 -1,200 lb prey animal. I have the scars that remind me of the times I have been thrown, kicked and stepped on, albeit unintentionally by these wonderful beasts. I must say however, I have been fortunate never to have been stepped on in that tender area.
            Dennis DeAtley
            North Texas


            I think I understand what military fame is; to be killed on the field of battle and have your name misspelled in the newspapers.
            [B]William Tecumseh Sherman [/B]

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            • #7
              Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

              There was a Federal cavalryman who got unhorsed right as we marched by, on our way to the bridge. Couldn't tell that he was hurt, but his horse high tailed it off into the distance.


              Mike Phineas
              Arlington, TX
              Mike Phineas
              Arlington, TX
              24th Missouri Infantry
              Independent Volunteer Battalion
              www.24thmissouri.org

              "Oh, go in anywhere Colonel, go in anywhere. You'll find lovely fighting all along the line."

              -Philip Kearny

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              • #8
                Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

                I did see a Confederate get de-throned but I didn't see him get pinned, he was grazed by a hoof on his leg. (must have been another soldier that got pinned). That still has to hurt though. I hope they get a speedy recovery from their injuries and will soon be in the field again.

                Chris Driscoll
                Pvt. Chris Driscoll

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                • #9
                  Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

                  I agree that this doesn't belong here...along with the additional observations of what was basically a mainstream event. This goes back to the "then vs. now" discussion that we had a few months ago about the differences on this forum. In the "old days," this post would have been zapped immediately. How do I know that? Because I was a moderator on this forum back in 2001 - 2003ish and I would have deleted it.

                  The authenticity standards are like pregnancy. It is or it isn't.
                  Mike Ventura
                  Shannon's Scouts

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                  • #10
                    Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

                    I have to agree with Mike Ventura. This has been hashed over to many times. If an event is to "farby" for your taste so be it. We on this forum already are aware. I myself do not care if you think you need to comment on an event that is beneath your authenticity levels. Those events happen and they always will. If you wish to attend so be it,have fun. If you dont,so be it have fun at your events. Go to events that make you happy.Its a hobby for god sakes.
                    Jim Crawford
                    Hairy Nation Boys
                    -- Jim Crawford

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                    • #11
                      Re: Civil War Reenactor Injured in Groin by his Horse!

                      All,

                      I have been hoping that this thread (which by it's nature, does not belong here and with the future changes on the horizon will not go here) would die a natural death, but since it has not, I am closing it.

                      regards,
                      Mark
                      J. Mark Choate
                      7th TN. Cavalry, Co. D.
                      "Let history dictate our impressions.......not the other way around!"

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