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Madison Outhier’s Horse Accident and Recovery on The Breakaway Breakdown Podcast

The rodeo community came together to support Madison Outhier following her grizzly accident in July. Hear about it from her point of view and how she's handing the recovery process.

Madison Outhier roped in the 2024 Cheyenne Frontier Days slack the day before her accident on her mare "Eva."
Madison Outhier roped in the Cheyenne Frontier Days slack the day before her accident on her mare "Eva." Photo by Jackie Jensen

Madison Outhier is the definition of cowgirl tough following a scary horse accident that saw her mare come over backwards on her in the asphalt parking lot at the Days of ’47 Rodeo in Salt Lake City.

In an interview on The Breakdown Podcast, Outhier detailed the series of events that led to the fateful incident on July 18, 2024.

Madison Outhier’s accident and recovery on The Breakdown Podcast

A broken collarbone, fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, and a lacerated liver were among the injuries Outhier sustained. Despite the severity she remained conscious following the accident, supported by fellow rodeo competitors who quickly came to her aid including Marty Yates and ICU nurse Tacy Webb.

@breakawayropingjournal Josie Conner Wins Nampa Aboard Madison Outhier’s “Rooster” with 1.7-second run in the Short Go 🔥🔥 With Madison intently watching from the hospital following an accident where her horse fell on her—Fellow @resistol1927 ♬ MAIN ATTRACTION – EVA

Learn from Madison Outhier on Roping.com.

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