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 MoreAnother GREAT IDEA! A “HELLHAT” combining a COWBOY HAT with a HELMET – and it looks good! The best part: you can make one yourself!!
I absolutely love this idea. You can dress up your helmet and create a sun brim. For everyone who complains that helmets aren’t fashionable, now you have no excuses! Source: Another GREAT IDEA! A “HELLHAT” combining a COWBOY HAT with a HELMET – and it looks good! The best part: you can make one yourself!!
Read MoreFreak Riding Accident? Hardly. — AnnaBlakeBlog: Relaxed & Forward
I wear a helmet every time I ride. Without exception. But I know plenty of people who don’t. I’ve heard a lot of reasons why. “I don’t need to wear a helmet unless I’m jumping.” Nope, I had a horse fall down once when we were walking down a hill, I was glad to be […]
Read MoreIt’s International Helmet Awareness Day!
If you have been on the fence about upgrading or replacing your helmet, today is the day to do it. Thanks to National Helmet Awareness Day, many retailers are offering discounts on helmets, making it even easier to keep safe. For those of you who say that helmets are too hot or too uncomfortable, I […]
Read MoreAnother reminder to wear your helmet . . . and buckle the strap
This story was posted on a Facebook Foxhunting site with permission to share it. It’s a closed group so I didn’t post a link. Please remember to wear your helmet and to make sure it’s properly secured. I know that some people will argue that not all injuries could be prevented by wearing a helmet, […]
Read MoreNeed a new helmet? Today is International Helmet Awareness Day
July 12, 2014 is a great day to buy a new helmet because you can take advantage of discounts from a multitude of retailer who are supporting the fifth year of this annual event from Riders4Helmets.com. If nothing else, the promotion for the event makes you stop and think about the last time you replaced […]
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