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Watch this great 30 sec video to ensure your helmet stays securely on your head

Proper Helmet Fit and Adjustment Continued…

Remarkably, 2010 marks Lynn Palm’s 40th year as a horse trainer, competitor and clinician. As a thank you to her loyal supporters and fans, the world champion has created a list, “40 Fabulous Tips For Better Horsemanship” to share some of her vast knowledge of horsemanship and equine management. Continued…

Julie Goodnight in the brown/pink Sierra helmet

About  60% human injuries involving horses happen when people are on the ground with the horse, not just riding, and many of those are head injuries. Continued…

Raye in the Tan Sierra Helmet

A quick release knot should be used whenever you tie a horse with the halter rope. This knot allows you to release the horse quickly if the horse gets into trouble.

Lochert is one of the best Gentle Horsemanship trainers in the business. In the vast sea of horsemanship clinicians today, Raye is considered one of the most accessible teachers you will find. His approachable demeanor allows for a much higher level of learning with his clients.

Read about the accident that changed the way Raye rides here

Lynn Palm in the Chocolate Cheyenne helmet

Lead your horse with your shoulder parallel with the middle of the horse’s neck. You are the safest there, and you can see your horses head while leading. You will have best control and be safe in this leading position!

One of the foremost and respected horsemen in the world, Lynn Palm is a pioneer among women in the horse industry. For more than 30 years, Lynn Palm has championed the partnership of horse and rider, bringing her unique perspective to hundreds of thousands of horse enthusiasts around the world.

Make Sure Your Eyebrows Move For Fit

Riding helmets are designed to protect from certain types of injuries that are common to the sport.  Your equestrian helmet should sit lower on the forehead with a fit snug enough that shaking the rider’s helmet back and forth causes their eyebrows to move up and down. If it doesn’t, the helmet is probably too big or needs to be better adjusted. Continued…

Never wrap the lead shank or reins around your hand, wrist, or body

Check your girth before mounting. It is also best to check your bridle and fit of the bridle and payment of the saddle before mounting. I great habit to get into!!

When leading your horse, walk beside him—not ahead or behind. A position even with the horse’s head or halfway between the horse’s head and its shoulder is considered safest.