My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
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 MoreIn a gesture that spoke more than words, Steffan Peters rode into the ring to collect the bronze medal he won for his Freestyle test on Ravel wearing his helmet. He had dedicated his ride to Courtney King-Dye, who was in a coma after hitting her head when her horse fell. King-Dye has recovered enough […]
Read MoreI read this post today on the Chronicle of the Horse forum. I believe it comes from her husband. It is all good. Wednesday May 5, 2010 Courtney’s overall progress continues at a slow and steady pace. Brain injuries take a long time to heal and vary from person to person, her progress to date […]
Read MoreIt’s nice to see such a well known eventer take a stand for helmet safety at a venue like Rolex. Hats off (and helmets on) to Allison Sprenger for competing in an ASTM approved helmet rather than a top hat. I think she and Arthur look fabulous!
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, no one paid all that much attention to concussions. Heck, we were lucky if we were wearing helmets that offered even a modicum of protection. Most of us got up, sat down again if we saw stars, and were probably back riding within a day or two. But, let’s face […]
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