othing worse than the proverbial harpy that comes up screatching at person
how bad a parent they are because they don't use helmets like you do.
Happy riding!
Amy
Amy Evers
Dun Lookin' Fjords
Cottage Grove OR 97424
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e been
>nice, or effective - any ideas as to how to at least pitch a few lines to
>protect the young & innocent??
Yes - SAY SOMETHING!!!
>Helmet Hair Deb
>
>in NW WA
>
>> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:29 -0700
>> From: sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com
>> Subject:
This message is from: Lola Lahr
Thanks for the good laugh! I loved your "diagnosis"!
On 10/21/09, bry...@together.net wrote:
>
> This message is from: bry...@together.net
>
> .
> A few years back, I saw a cowboy type clinician. He had a cowboy hat
> (clinic was inside), chinks, boots and a big
This message is from: bry...@together.net
I've worked several years with the Linda Tellington-Jones organization. I've
assisted Linda at several clinics and expos. Linda is always dressed to the
9's, coiffed and made up, ready for a photo opp. However, when it's time to get
on a horse to demo,
This message is from: paula steinmetz
To all on the List:
I am really astounded that there would even be a
discussion about whether or not to wear a helmet while engaged in our sport
- be it riding, driving or "just" working around them. An interesting
statistic for all - engaging in a horse acti
This message is from: Amy Evers
Me Kint wrote:
--they want to look pretty/handsome. --I guess they think they don't
ook cool.
As I said before, I have no problem with people wearing helmets. I've heard a
LOT of you on here complaining of negative and disparaging coments becau
ked in the fields of
industrial chemical production, hazardous waste management, plastics
manufacturing, and waste treatment.
...Did you call the manufacturer to get this detailed information?
No, that really isn't necessary. Information on why and how helmets work
is independent o
d his hoof back and I was
very lucky-no broken jaw. Unfortunately my helmet didn't help, but that one
trip to the emergency room cost one thousand dollars.
Laura :)
> Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:31:51 -0500
> From: coy...@acrec.com
> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
> Subject:
This message is from: Cynthia Madden
OK, I do have one more comment:
When we were forming Zia Carriage Driving Club, we had a big debate about
requring helmets. We put in our membership form that all under age 18 would
wear helmets whenever horses were present,. We continued to discuss the
issue
> Regards,
> Jerry Friz,
> Anderson, Ca.
>
>
> -----
>
> Subject: Replacing helmets
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Well, the clinic I went to here was a number of years ago (still using the first
"Level 1" packet, and I think they have changed a lot since then (hopefully) I
know that they have changed their bits and bridles, and you can no longer get
the
Level 1,
for Parelli
and Linda is jumping a horse bareback and no helmet. Also while I was
bedridden I watch a couple of his episodes and he had a a young person who
was physically disabled riding without a helmet and it was obvious her
balance was not good. I sent a letter to Parellis asking them to please
ad
ather
~~
Dear Heather,
Thank you very much for your email. We understand your concern
about
safety and helmets and we are grateful that you took the time to email
us so we can better address the issue.
Our goal at Parelli Natural
Horsema
t was kept in a box for 5 years? [never used] Would you
pitch it out?
Regards,
Jerry Friz,
Anderson, Ca.
-
Subject: Replacing helmets
I know someone mentioned replacing the helmets after 5 yea
t after "X" years of use.
It hasn't come up in this discussion, but I'll also add that motorcycle
helmets or bicycle helmets are not substitutes for horse riding helmets.
Each helmet is designed for particular types of impacts, including the
direction of force and the tot
This message is from: Cynthia Madden
Sorry, have to correct comment #1 from my previous message:
1) No one gets in one my carts or rides one of horses WITHOUT a helmet (and
I will provide them one). It is the option of my guest if they don't want to
participate.
--
Cynthia Madden
Las Cruces, NM
This message is from: Corinne Logan
I know someone mentioned replacing the helmets after 5 years per the
manufacturer's directions. Anyone curious about this as my helmets all have
styrofoam in them and according to modern research, that stuff never breaks
down in our landfills. Anyone hav
This message is from: Linda Lottie
well said Cynthia..I have the same requirement at my farm. No one has
ever refused.
Linda in WI
"Adoption
Loss is the only trauma in the world where the victims are expected by
the whole of society to be grateful" - The Reverend Keith C. Griff
This message is from: Cynthia Madden
One last comment from me, actually two!
1) No one gets in one my carts or rides one of horses with a helmet (and I
will provide them one). It is the option of my guest if they don't want to
participate.
2). Gail, I understand completely what you say and I can'
This message is from: Beth Steele
Ever since I started riding again as an adult, I have ALWAYS worn a helmet when
I ride, and also when I'm working on lunging or other groundwork in the round
pen. For me it's just like putting on a seatbelt in the car, and I feel naked
without it!
Several yea
This message is from: "coy...@acrec.com"
...I was sort of hoping that the "scalp must move" rule
could be avoided...
I could use high school physics (for example KE = 1/2*m*V^^2) to
explain, but the bottom line is this: the closer your skull is to the
compressive cushioning, the better. The
over her head,
as I was looking down on her ears I thought," Well I can
let go of the reins now." Helmet was cracked.
So yes we wear helmets always. Simple reason is not so
much about ourself but that we have made a promise to our
horses that we wi
This message is from: "jerry friz"
Lisa,
I am with you 100 percent, yes, I have seen the fools with no helmuts die.
Jerry.
I live in Pure Cowboy Country. NOBODY here wears a helmet, nobody except
myself and my kids. >
I conti
in place better.
The helmets that have moved my scalp have hurt and
given me headaches.
If the "scalp must move" rule is about not having any
travel space for the head when head and helmet hit
the ground (such that both hit at the same time) I
can see that the rule would still apply. If
This message is from: "Lisa"
I live in Pure Cowboy Country. NOBODY here wears a helmet, nobody except
myself and my kids. We are ridiculed quite often for wearing helmets, but I
won't budge. I grew up with a very ornery pony that bucked me off
constantly -- this was back
This message is from: Eileen Perry
I didn't see anyone mention helmet adjustments, so I thought I'd chime
in here...Years ago, helmets were sold by hat size and at best you
could add some foam inserts. The new sports helmets have an
adjustable inside suspension harness to fit your he
This message is from: Cynthia Madden
I am going to chime in here because I feel so strongly about helmets. Many
of you know Tank and how extremely unexcitable he is. However, I was riding
Tank (the last time I have ridden bareback) several years ago when he
spooked and I slam dunked off of him
This message is from: pedfjo...@aol.com
Come on now Gailgive Parelli a break. Hes taking an even tougher ride
of it on most horse forums these days for that helmet stand. ( if that was
even possible )
Must say that 100 % I have learned something from every horse guru
marketing their wonder
This message is from: "Beth"
I had a very similar experience and ended up with a concussion.. at that
time I didn't wear a helmet...( back in the seventys..) However from that
day on I have worn a helmet and no one rides here without one.. no helmet no
ride.. So far no one has argued with me
This message is from: Starfire Farm
plumg...@pon.net wrote:
A person on this list (who can pipe up if she wants
to) started wearing a helmet after the day that she
was riding in a Buck Branaman clinic. The horses
were lined up at a standstill in front of Buck, and
Buck was teaching how to get
This message is from: "plumg...@pon.net"
HmmmI wonder what that instructor would say after
being sued for the cost of caring for an invalid for
the rest of their life. A contingency-only lawyer
would love that set of facts.
Someone on another list wrote to the Parellli
organization and got
This message is from: Lola Lahr
If you have good insurance and make a choice that results in your using it
in the way Robin describes, you are driving up the cost of health insurance
for the rest of us too. That also is unfair.
On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:11 PM, Lola Lahr wrote:
> Amen Robin
This message is from: Lola Lahr
Amen Robin
On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Robin Churchill wrote:
> This message is from: Robin Churchill
>
> I guess if you have good insurance, including long-term care insurance then
> it is your business whether you wear a helmet or not. Unfortunately
This message is from: Robin Churchill
I guess if you have good insurance, including long-term care insurance then it
is your business whether you wear a helmet or not. Unfortunately most people
who get a serious head injury don't seem to have planned on needing medical
care for the rest of the
This message is from: "Ron & Sherrie Dayton"
Hi all,
I use a Troxel helmet anytime I'm riding or driving.. Before I used a
helmet I had a skull fracture and a really bad concussion that required
hospitalization. There is a video that I saw years ago called "Every Ride,
Every Time", if that
This message is from: Lola Lahr
The manufacturers, as well as outside experts, recommend replacing helmets
within 5 years of manufacture. The materials naturally break down and after
5 years may not hold up in an accident. Helmets should also be replaced
after every incident (any hard blow to
This message is from: Karen McCarthy
Not trying to say the Tippperary is the 'only' way to go helmet-wise, but they
do offer a couple of foam shims which velcro in.
(( My head must be "perfect" as I didn't require them ;~))
Kmac...
:: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon ::
This message is from: "jerry friz"
Hi List,
What I have found in helmets--- Each manufacture, makes different
shapes, uses different materials. So, what might fit me would not fit
you.
I always buy mine in a shop where I can try several on.
I find with a lot of use
Helmet Hair Deb
in NW WA
> Date: Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:00:29 -0700
> From: sarahmagdalencla...@yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: Helmets
> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
>
> This message is from: Sarah Clarke
>
> Just adding my voice to the pro-helmet crowd.
>
> It is a mi
MET (EXCEPT A CHARLES OWEN) EVEN IF YOU DON'T
GET BRAIN DAMAGE.
> Generally, those who resist helmets wearing
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of cracks in the styrofoam inside the helmet. I keep
> it to remind myself, and anyone who doubts the value of wearing helmets,of
> what my head would have looked like without that Tipperary on my head. And
> my wonderful Fjord horse and I were quietly standing still on the side of
>
This message is from: win...@aol.com
As far as comfortable helmets:
Tipperary: well vented for schooling/ summer/trail; extends down the back of
the head for good protection.
Show: Charles Owen gr8
All the eventers I know wear the GPA Speed Air; At over 500 dollars its the
priciest; but since
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thank you List for your advice on helmets. I finally got myself into a store
to try a bunch on. They didn't have Tipperary. I ended up with a Troxel
Sierra. It was more $$ than I wanted to spend but it fit my head the very
best so I got
This message is from: "Gail Russell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Helmet brand and style really does make a difference to the comfort of the
helmet. I had one that I thought fit me well, but it did not. I had bought
one that was too small in order to keep it from falling off because it was
not shaped wel
This message is from: "fjords" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I absolutely love my Tipperary helmets. They fit my head more comfortably
than other brands that I tried.
Taffy Mercer
Kennewick, WA
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of S
lessons and the Boy scout horsemanship badge I
invested in 6 adjustable helmets (2 each small, medium and large) so nobody
will ever have the excuse of I haven't got my helmet.
Bicycle helmets do not cover all the same areas of the head as horse helmets.
I don't know if t
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 04:45 PM 6/27/2007, you wrote:
This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Our daughter, almost 15 years, says about wearing helmets: "If you
think your hair style is more important t
This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all,
Since we are on the subject of helmets, which ones do you like or dislike? I
need to get one and don't want to pay a ton. Will bicycle helmets suffice or
are "equine" helmets more durable? It is hot where I live so ventila
, June 27, 2007 3:45 PM
To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com
Subject: Re: Helmets
Emily, flat haired today and proud of it!
:-)
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versight of law enforcement. I'm the only horse
addict in the family. My husband will top off water buckets without
prompting and enjoys barbering Henrik Fjord's mohawk. We also enjoy
riding motorcycles (with helmets, jackets, gloves, and boots and slowly past
horses) and sailing. -- Carol Tr
This message is from: Emily Wigley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Our daughter, almost 15 years, says about wearing helmets: "If you
think your hair style is more important than your brain, it probably
is." Suffice it to say that we simply wear helmets, in and out of
the saddle (and
This message is from: "Shannon Kaplan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I always tell my students that the people that don't wear helmets while
riding, don't have any brains to protect. ;)
Have a GREAT Fjord summer
Shannon
www
This message is from: "Claudia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello,
In reference to the helmet issue, it has been years since I got on or behind a
horse without a helmet. I know four people who would still be alive today if
they had been wearing a helmet when they had an unexpected accident--two were
dr
This message is from: Sarah Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
As a kid I used to find all kinds of reasons not to wear a helmet. I found
some pictures of me jumping a 4 foot jump helmet less. (Hid that one from the
kids!) I would wear a helmet in a show, or on a "risky" horse. One day I
tried to f
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm a helmet wearer. I tried driving dressage with those really nice ladies'
hats but I saw that horses shy there, too. I was dumped from my carriage,
slid across a soft grassy gully and stopped with my head against the far
bank. I got a broken leg and
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re the question about long distance fitting of helmetsI recommend
dealing with the people who sell the helmet shades (I posted the url a few
days ago). I ordered helmets...and they e-mailed me to make sure I was
getting the righ
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Re OOPs...forgot to erase the prior message. Apologies!
Gail Russell
Forestville CA
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was that she would get a Fjord for her lesson horse. However, she complains
> that all they have are Hanoverians!! She has requested that I send her
> helmet. (We didn't pack it with the 2 bag/70lb limit.) She said that the
> stable doesn't have good helmets, doesn't overl
s
that all they have are Hanoverians!! She has requested that I send her
helmet. (We didn't pack it with the 2 bag/70lb limit.) She said that the
stable doesn't have good helmets, doesn't overly encourage them, nor fits
them properly. Gee. how to know ya raised her right!
She has see
This message is from: "Foxfire Farm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I have to agree with what's been said about helmets. Like getting in the car
without a seat belt.
We have Troxel Legacy Gold Helmets here... hunter green... very fashionable,
with slots for air circulation.
Wear them f
This message is from: "Mike May, Registrar NFHR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 09:20 AM 8/16/02 -0700, you wrote:
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
My Troxel Dakota is a considerable improvement on the usual helmets. It is
well ventilated and has a fittin
ere it looked strange with riders
WITHOUT helmets. Of course, you saw some adults without helmets but most
had. Nowadays, riding without helmet is actually more common, much due to
the rise of the popularity of western riding where helmet does not seem to
be part of the tradition. Also, when I go to my c
This message is from: GAIL RUSSELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
My Troxel Dakota is a considerable improvement on the usual helmets. It is
well ventilated and has a fitting mechanism that stops them from wobbling
around on your head. I like it MUCH better than my old Lidlocker. Not
cheap though..
This message is from: Lori Lemley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I'm another that owes my life to a helmet. My husband and I have a deal: he
wears a helmet on his motorcycle; I wear one on the Fjord.
Nobody else in my local trail riding club wears one. I've only seen one
other rider in the state-wide club w
Pack, what do YOU think?
-Bob
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike May,
...
> Sorry Michelle but I think helmets are ALWAYS correct. I can't imagine
> that there is a judge around that would dare to knock off points for
>
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Well Fred you are a living, (thank God) example of what we are talking
about. Mend quickly. Jean
Jean Walters Gayle
[Authoress of "The Colonel's Daughter"
Occupied Germany 1946 To 1949 ]
http://users.techline.com/jgayle
Send $20
Three H
This message is from: The Mercers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>GAIL RUSSELL wrote:
> My biggest problem with wearing a helmet is that I am essentially choosing
> between dying slowly and terribly of melanoma, or dying slowly and terribly
> of a head injury.<
Gail,
I have two options for you for shade w
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writes:
> Bent, but mending.
>
>
>
> Fred
>
Oh Fred, I'm sorry you got hurt. But very glad you were indeed wearing your
helmet. Now you need to get a new one to repl
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Darn, I sent the first message in HTML by mistake, then was wondering
why it didn't make the list
Sorry to join the ranks of the injured, but I got thrown last
Thursday.
I had just bought a new Troxel helmet and was wearing it
This message is from: "Frederick J. Pack" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sorry to join the ranks of the injured, but I got thrown last Thursday.
I had just bought a new Troxel helmet and was wearing it the first time.
I broke a couple of ribs, tore/stretched the right groin area, and got a
"beaut" of
This message is from: "Jean Gayle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Robyn, just a further note on the rubber band safety stirrups. They were no
problem when riding or dismounting etc for me. One day, however, I was
going at a fast trot in my field when my Howdy tripped and went down on his
knees. This threw
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writes:
> One other thing - safety stirrups - in the past we used peacock stirrups
> (the ones with the rubber band on one side) they work great as far as not
> letting
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I totally agree with you Pam. I know the revelation on helmets came to me
when my 5 year old niece went off her event pony and hit the ring fence post.
There was a horrible crack when helmet met post and I later took the helmet
to the hospital where they
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 8/13/2002 8:42:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I endorse helmets every time, every event. There's a national law for
> wearing seatbelts.
I am with you. I always wear a helmet. All it takes is o
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I endorse helmets every time, every event. There's a national law for
wearing seatbelts. Why not a law for helmets in sporting events that
indicate them? Do you EVER see a highschool, college or pro football player
on the field without one?
ars ago when our daughters pony
club leader played it at a mandatory kid+Parent meeting.
We now share it with anyone that is even considering purchasing a horse.
Helmets are absolutely mandatory for anyone mounting, or even handling a
horse at our riding school.
Here is more info about the video:
h
This message is from: SueFreivald <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Just came back from an incredible weeklong pony trek in Scotland - 200 miles
in 6 days through the western highlands. The horses were incredible
athletes--the guides terrific and the terrain unbelievable. If I had known
how extreme (for me) t
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
thank you catherine, i wear it all the time and now in turlock. can't
wait!! have been starting to practice some of the "events" with quinn.
shh!!! don't want to pre-clue the competition. yeah, right!! ;~)
denise
- Original Messa
This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Denise,
No way would you ever get points off for wearing a helmet at any show I
manage, judge or work at. I would walk out on the show before I would put up
with that.
You wear your helmet with pride. There will be many others like you
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Lisa P said" YEA, and Ive seen Beth compete in Logg Skidding, with her
slinky / strechy/
legging thingys, and a ballcap. Dont try that at home kids. Takes a real
woman to skid logs dressed like that."
Ya Lisa - wasn't it rumored that
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In a message dated 2/10/01 9:54:59 AM Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<<
Yea, that's why you can autoclave and separate the "girls" from the "boys",
right? The "boys" are wearing helmets an
This message is from: "Fred & Lori Osmond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hi all,
I just have to comment on the Turlock show!!! It was so much fun and the
people and horses, of course, are wonderful!!! It was a pleasure to have
my horse, Jess, there with us this year!!!
About helmets,
This message is from: Don & Jane Brackett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thank you Mary and Teresa for the saddle tips. The kids are having lots
of fun looking at all the catalogs :) The light weight of the wintec
sounds very appealing to me. I keep telling my husband that buying tack
and other stuff is a
I love it and
the average child can even lift it which they can't do with leather. Amy
uses the little over the horn stirrups when she rides. I'd recommend a
Wintec for your children. They are light and if they get dropped the dust
just brushes off.
HELMETS: Two months after Jennie started
This message is from: "Cheryl Beillard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Had to jump in on this one too. I'm in the "wear 'em" camp. I often feel
confined, and I hate them on beautiful fall days or warm summer ones, but
after having had a bad fall when I was in my 20's .. riding uphill,
bareback, at a canter
bbed of so much mental
capacity that they will never ride again except in therapeutic
programs. Considering that modern helmets are more comfortable to
wear than baseball caps and take two seconds to put on, it's just
not worth the risk. I for one do not want to spend the rest of my
days drooli
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In a message dated 9/27/00 7:32:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a
law
that EVERONE under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM-SEI appoved helmet when
mounted.
;Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 2:22 AM
Subject: Helmets
> This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> I always wear a helmet and I actually feel 'naked' without it. In the last
very
trustworthy, dependable horse but he spooked at something and flipped over.
Its not worth it. The mom was hoping this story would encourage the wearing of
helmets. I was already convinced years ago. I even drive a small pony and
where my helmet. I've fallen from a horse that was just
This message is from: Cynthia_Madden/OAA/UNO/[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Carol,
I have met many people who feel as you do about not wearing helmets and put
forth the very same argument, I refute this argument by pointing out the many
cases of people who have head injuries and don't die but b
This message is from: Mike May <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 10:36 AM 9/27/00 -0400, you wrote:
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In a message dated 9/27/00 7:32:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a
la
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In a message dated 9/27/00 11:24:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >>
> I was told that it was anyone under 14 who had to wear a helmet. This
> affects my pony party affairs. Which age is it? Merek
>
The article I read said age
ride with them now, but they are still optional.
As for helmets, a helmet is not protective unless it is ASTM-SEI approved and
is LESS than 5 years old. The foam inside breaks down and is no longer
strong enough to protect at impact. I get alot of adults that come to me for
lessons that are
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Also I forgto to add that New York has taken the initiative to make it a law
that EVERONE under the age of 18 must wear an ASTM-SEI appoved helmet when
mounted. Many other states are following this upcoming year with the same
legislation.
Kate in CT
mom
This message is from: "Anneli Sundkvist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I always wear a helmet and I actually feel 'naked' without it. In the last year
or so, I've actually been thinking of buying one of the 'waistcoats' (don't
know the English name) that eventers use. There has been some really bad
accid
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Mary,
Thanks for sharing your story. I wear my helmet everytime I drive and ride
outside the arena but I have to admit, I don't wear it in the arena where I
have a greater comfort level. All our accidents have been outside but the
best would be to wear
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Mary - I'm SO glad you are ok! Thanks for the helmet reminder. Love ya!
Ann
nd had a dull
ache on that side. my helmet was ok but the pipe had a large skid mark from
the helmet. i laid there in the sand for a couple of minutes for my head to
clear. WEAR THOSE HELMETS!! denise, quinn and knute
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Whew, Mary, that was way too close and totally unpredictable. I have noted
young horses run to you while older ones try to avoid you and especially not
to step on you as it is not "firm" footing. Yet when they start that
uncontrolled run the
This message is from: Jon & Mary Ofjord <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Well Folks, here's another testament to wearing those helmets I just
came in from riding my three year old. She did just fine, great, in fact.
So I unsaddled her, put my saddle on the hitching post, along with the
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