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Fwd: maybe we should talk about helmets for a while...

In a message dated 1/26/99 11:28:12 PM EST, BMcCrary27@aol.com writes:

<< been lucky somehow, as we've all been unhorsed at some time or other.
Maybe
 the danger lies in the Arab horse that is so aware of external stimuli and
 reacts so quickly to it.  (Of course, I've seen some pretty spooky QHs, too.)
 Or maybe it lies in this sport where speed over uneven terrain is part of the
 game >>

Before I ever did my first endurance ride, I never wore a helmet.  I've
related the story of talking with Ivey Daughtery @ her Edgemont Challenge as
being my first ride, (she told me NO, try some others first, thanks Ivey).
She also told me to wear a helmet.  She said that everyone that does
endurance, at one time or another, will fall off. It didn't matter how good a
rider you were, or how long it had been since your last fall, it was just
going to happen to you, maybe today, maybe in 5 years, but it was going to
happen.  I went right out and bought my first helmet.  I've been wearing it
ever since, EVERY time I ride.  I have only "needed" it once, and I was very
glad I had it on!  I am also the only one that rides in a helmet around here,
but that's OK, the kids that ride with us wear them and they like that I do
to. Get a lightweight, comfortable helmet and once you've ridden in it awhile,
you will not notice it anymore.  They are also great for "brushing tree limbs"
and getting spider webs.
Leigh

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In a message dated 1/26/99 7:41:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,
helgeson@lansford.ndak.net writes:

<< So, I just want to thank everyone who took the time to write about their
 experiences to show me how stupid and wrong I have been. Thanks :-) >>

I'd file this under "Fools walk in where angels fear to tread".  We've all
been lucky somehow, as we've all been unhorsed at some time or other.  Maybe
the danger lies in the Arab horse that is so aware of external stimuli and
reacts so quickly to it.  (Of course, I've seen some pretty spooky QHs, too.)
Or maybe it lies in this sport where speed over uneven terrain is part of the
game.  Or maybe it is because it involves so many of us older people who,
years ago, would have retired into a quiet "walk in the park".  Who knows, but
then we never used seat belts in cars years ago either.  Whatever ... the use
of a helmet gives me a sense of self confidence that really helps.  It doesn't
make me carefree, but it helps to know I've done something to protect myself,
the best thing I can do short of not riding or competing at all.

BMc
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