No concussion, nothing is torn, broken, cracked, or sprained, but my confidence is definitely balanced on thin ice! Read More…
HeadSmart Blog -
Kicks, Falls and other Close Calls.
Caught off guard
So on Sunday morning while the rest of the barn horses were eating breakfast, I decided that I would spend that down time going on a ride with my Icelandic gelding Skuggi. He is still green broke, but is doing very well. This was our first ride by ourselves. Read More…
– August 16, 2010
Helmet Shattered, Head Intact!
Dear Troxel,
Here is a story of a life that was certainly spared by wearing a helmet…Helmet shattered, head intact! Read More…
– July 26, 2010
My Helmet Paid Off Again
First of all, I always wear my helmet. Absolutely when riding and usually when doing veterinary work with the horses. Once when the vet was there to vaccinate I had looped the rope tied to a halter around a Read More…
– July 20, 2010
Make sure that your helmet fits properly!
Almost 4 years ago, I was riding a pretty quiet horse named Doc. He was being great for me. Then at the end of the lesson, while I was dismounting he started to buck and he probably would’ve bolted if someone wasn’t holding him as I dismounted. Read More…
– July 10, 2010
I must confess I never wore a helmet when riding…
I once rode bareback, barefoot, and bareheaded over 2 miles along a paved road to the store…to buy candy. I was 11, and I never once thought about what might happen if I fell off my horse and hit my head.
– July 8, 2010
Unfinished Beach Ride
I was taking part in a charity ride on the beach from Fleetwood to Blackpool & back, having a lovely time with my friend, riding in the tide.We were just trotting & the water was splashing up.
– July 7, 2010
Just Wear Your Helmet
I promised my husband I would always ride with a helmet as a precondition to getting a horse. Sigh, Ok honey, whatever you say … I just want a horse. So, 6 years later I have NO stories about getting hurt in falls! I’ve fallen off a few times, OK maybe several times, and some of those have involved bonks on the head . Read More…
– July 2, 2010
Up until this past week, I had never been consistent about wearing my helmet
Being involved with Pony Club for many years it was ingrained in my daughters head that it is never acceptable to ride without a helmet. She events and has been in some pretty serious falls, thankfully she has been safe for the most part. Read More…
– July 1, 2010
Thanks Troxel for all you do to keep our kids safe!!
If our daughter had not been wearing her helmet during a terrible fall I am not sure she would still be with us today. Read More…
– July 1, 2010