Re: RC: Helmets

[Mickie Newnam <akelakhan@earthlink.net>]

Becky,
I know how that goes. I'm in an Ohio Horseman's Council group, and I think there
are only one or 2 people besides the friend I board with and me who wear
helmets.  After seeing a friend come back from a ride with his helmet in 7 pieces
and him with not so much as a headache, I would have been a believer had I not
been already.  Another friend of mine was riding and was hit by a dump truck.
The horse, unfortunately, had to be put down, but she's alive because of her
helmet.  I've always worn one while competing, but now even when training at
home.  I trust my horse, but weird things can happen and I also have to ride down
the road and don't trust the drivers!
Mickie

Cowgirgoof@aol.com wrote:

> 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
> forever.
> Safe and sound in Florida,
> Becky and Moyle Miles
>
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