Helmet Haiku
What a fun way to increase awareness of the importance of helmets! I’m not a poet, but here’s my haiku. And yes, I wear a helmet every time I ride. Flying through the air I have time to celebrate My helmet wisdom.
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Another reason to wear a helmet
I am always glad to see barrel racers wearing helmets. This video was posted on the Troxel helmet site. The woman in the video was fine, thanks to her helmet, even though the horse connected with her head when it was struggling to get up. No, wearing a helmet won’t keep you safe from every […]
Read MoreA Neurosurgeon’s Perspective on Traumatic Brain Injury
This webinar should be required for all equestrians. Yes, it’s an hour. But it contains very important information about your brain. Dr. Lola Chambless is Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and an avid equestrian who had competed up to the CCI** level. Listen to what she has to say.
Read MoreDIY Brimmed Helmet — “HellHats”
While not technically a visor for an equestrian helmet, here’s a very clever way to dress up your hard hat and get some shade at the same time. All you need is your helmet, a straw hat, tape (and decorations) and your imagination. If you are on Facebook, you can find the directions along with […]
Read MoreThrowing some shade
Today was the first day that I encountered deer flies out on the trails. That’s a sign that I’ll be riding less frequently in the woods for the next month or so, sticking to the open fields which are relatively bug free, but hot. After my first ride on Freedom, I was already tired of […]
Read MoreWearing history
I’ve always loved ancient coins. There’s something magical about holding a 2000 year old coin in your hand and thinking about where it’s been, who held it in their hand, and what it was used to buy. While it’s very cool to find a coin in “mint” condition, there’s something very appealing about holding […]
Read MoreA Late Victorian Riding Habit
I came across a wonderful post that provides details on a late Victorian Riding habit from the blog http://www.SideSaddleGirl.co.uk. Lovely pictures and information! Make sure you click through to the whole post. I’m also going to add this blog to EquineInk on FB.
Read MoreWho knew I was so fashionable?
I’m always a bit embarrassed when I have to stop at the grocery story in full riding regalia — breeches, boots, and sometimes I discover I’m still wearing my spurs. I live in a town where showing up like that doesn’t draw a lot of stares (more likely I run into other riding folks I […]
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