Police in Plzeň, Czech Republic, are investigating an incident in the Lobzy district where a car with a trailer carrying scrap metal startled a group of horses. The horses bolted, causing a 13-year-old rider to fall and sustain dental injuries. Both the rider and her English thoroughbred horse suffered injuries in the fall. Sadly, the horse’s injuries were so severe that a veterinarian had to euthanize it. Authorities are currently working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and any potential liabilities. The incident highlights the dangers of unsecured loads and the vulnerability of horses near traffic. An investigation is ongoing.