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I switched from a Sportage to a Tipperary this last riding season.  I was very thankful that I did.  When I had the fall off of Valentina at Fireworks my head hit the boulder first.  That helmet didn't even get a dent in it.  I had a similar fall a few years ago after the horse I was on lost his footing jumping into the side of a hill and we went sideways.  That helmet (Sportage) split in half.  I had a horrible concussion and headaches for a very long time.  Just my .02 cents.  :)

 

They are not particularly attractive helmets - the Tipperary.  However, they are pretty darn safe!

 

D'Arcy

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 4:55 PM, Carrie Kitley <nutzo4horses@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I wish they would make one that looks similar, but doesn't come so far down in the back.  I have a ton of curly hair and it felt terrible having all that helmet smashing my hair down the back of my neck.  lol  Frankly, I haven't found a helmet yet, that is comfortable and looks good at the same time.  God know, we gotta look good too!

 

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