This message is from: Susan-Bruce Felix <20flyinghor...@msn.com> In regards to helmuts, I am an inhome care nurse and most of my patients have physical or mental disabilities. Over the years I can say alot of my patients have had either motor cycle , bike , or other sport injuries as well as horse accidents. I also do birth defects. I my self can say a helmut has saved my head . I used to be a good rider and did alot of eventing and shows over the 40 yrs of being involved with horses. We all fall from time to time and this one happend faster than you can say whoa! I had an arab that was a great horse and fun to ride etc. We were in an indoor areana working on a lesson and the wind picked up . In Colorado that can happen fast and it blew to 40 miles and going faster. The arena wall was made of metal/aluminum and as I rode past the corner it popped. My arab jumped and all fours were off the ground then began to buck like a bronco. After 5 bucks and hanging on I flew off over his head and crashed into the arena wall. My trainer at the time thought I was dead, but after about 1/2 hr. I came to. I had a bad concussion and didn't know who I was for about 3 weeks. If I hadn't been wearing that helmut I probably won't be here to tell any of this, or be like one of my patients. I wand up years later selling my arab due to some health issues and fell in love with Fjords. Love Fjords and there gentle nature , but any horse can and will spook . Helmuts are a must! I also wear a riding vest to protect my back and ribs! As far as my riding ablitity it took several years and lots of training to be able to ride again. I'm just glad I can get back on and enjoy my boy!Susan
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