Ridecamp: [RC] helmet controversy- from a lurker

As I've been following the thread on Ridecamp regarding helmets, a very 
experienced rider from our local horsemen's group is in a coma at the neuro 
ICU after a fall yesterday when her young horse took off bucking and took her 
into a ravine.   After surgery to remove blood clots, her prognosis for 
survival is less than 50%.  Her husband is physically unable to manage the 
basic care for the horses, and neighbors and club members will be 
volunteering assistance.  And, no, Jan was not wearing a helmet- she never 
did.
Who will take care of your horses and family in the event of such tragic 
circumstances?  
A helmet won't prevent all injuries, but can't we at least take the steps 
that we have available to us to minimize the risks?

=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
 Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net.
 Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp
 Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=