Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Helmets

For some of us it takes years to get this smart! I always
ride with a helmet when I leave the property and
occasionally when I remember in the arena. My reasoning,
albet skewed, "well I'm already on, the arena is safe with
lots of cushiony footing and I only have X amount of time
to ride today..don't want to waste it getting off to go
find my helmet". A little less than a month ago my horse
lost his footing and went tail over head. A freak accident.
I ended up smooshed up against the fencing panel with both
of us very surprised! My helmutless head put a major dent
in the panel and I had a horrific headache for a good week.
I did go get my helmet (nothing like doing something after
the fact) before I got back up on Reno but then had to
dismount when my ribs objected to being jiggled. At the
time I was more in pain from re-injuring my ribs so went to
the emergency room. Never even thought to mention my head
as I never blacked out or experienced any dizziness. My
head is still tender to touch where I connected it with the
fence and now I will NEVER EVER mount my horse with out my
helmet!
 It helps when you find a helmet that fits your head size
and shape. I went through several styles before finally
finding one that didn't wibble wobble on my head and was
comfortable and relatively cool.

Regards,
Penny

> 
> I've been known to be all saddled and ready to go, then
> I'd remember that my helmet is at home and I'd unsaddle
> and put the horse away without putting a foot in the
> stirrup.  Not even the "safety" of the arena will get me
> on a horse without a helmet.
> 
> Kristene
> 




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