Re: RC: Helmets

[Sue Brown <sbrown@wamedes.com>]

>Yesterday my husband and I attended a local horse club "playday". I was 
>shocked to see that out of about thirteen or so kids under eighteen yrs., 
>only one had a helmet on. As a matter of fact, only one other adult and 
>myself had our helmets on. Thank goodness there were no accidents, but there 
>were some speed events plus a challenging & scary trail course, so the 
>opportunity could have presented itself. 
>After hearing all the horse falling accidents posted, mine will be on my
head 
>
This is still a big problem in our area with the western faction of riders.
 I even saw a little girl (about 6 or 7 years old) at one of the local
fairs recently that was competing in a games area with no helmet -- and
*her feet tied to the stirrups*!!

All of my riding students are required to wear helmets at all times...and
also to watch "Every Time, Every Ride" -- a very poignant video that has
persuaded several non-helmet wearers to reconsider their stand.  

My favorite tho, is a quote I heard on the internet several years ago that
is going to be posted in my barn --

"If you think your hairdo is more important than your brains, you're
probably right." 

Sue

sbrown@wamedes.com
Tyee Farm
Marysville, Wa.


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