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Even if it covers the back of the head, it does not have the level of protection
required for falls from the higher position (and harder falls) of riding
horse/ponyback versus on a bike.  You can get kids' horseback riding helmets
for $20, I've heard...?
-Sharon L.



Quoting "Karen E. Franklin" <FrankliK2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> "Bike helmets are designed for falls from different trajectories, and
> are not adequate for horseback riding.  And as you have observed, they
> do not cover as much of the head."   -Heidi
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> What about children's bike helmets?  I'd like to get my two children
> (ages 6 and 4) into riding at a local stable.  They would be on small
> ponies in an arena and their helmets come down in back to cover the
> skull.  If it turns out they don't enjoy riding (not a risk with one of
> my kids) then I won't have spent a major amount of money on riding
> helmets (not that they aren't worth it!)  :-)
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> Karen E. Franklin
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> Project Geologist
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> Tulsa, OK
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