A Terrible Situation

>You are on a horse, galloping at a constant speed. On
>your right side is sharp drop off, and on your left side
>is an elephant traveling at the same speed as you.
>Directly in front of you is a galloping kangaroo and
>your horse is unable to overtake it! Behind you is a
>lion running at the same speed as you and the
>Kangaroo. What must you do to safely get out of
>this situation?
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>If you do not know, see answer below.
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>Get your drunk ass off the merry-go-round!