- August 30, 2019
I Had An Extremely Bad Crash
I am a grateful Troxel supporter!... I had an extremely bad crash over the weekend. It was a freak accident. If I wasn't wearing my Troxel helmet, the ER doctor said I could have easily died. When I fell at canter speed, all I remember is my head hitting the ground. My memory is still foggy. I grew up in...
- August 30, 2019
It Was A Simple Trail Ride
I've ridden for 30+ years without a helmet. Then I started reading story after story about head injuries. I'm glad I did. I bought a helmet and started using it. I almost did not wear it that day because it was a simple trail ride..right? While ponying a young horse on my seasoned well-trained mule, I cannot tell you what...
- August 29, 2019
Please Wear Your Helmets
Hello Fellow Equestrians, I have been riding since I was six-years-old. I never wore a helmet, until I had a mare that I had for about 12 years & never had any issues before. She got mad because she couldn't see her stablemate & started serious bucking. She bucked 3 times, & the 4th time she twisted sideways! My leg...
- August 29, 2019
That Crack Would Have Been My Head!
Hello Fellow Equestrians, I have been riding since I was six-years-old. I never wore a helmet, until I had a mare that I had for about 12 years & never had any issues before. She got mad because she couldn't see her stablemate & started serious bucking. She bucked 3 times, & the 4th time she twisted sideways! My leg...
- August 15, 2019
This Story Could Have Had A Very Different Ending
This happened over 20 years ago with my mare, Rose. I had her all tacked up and was ready to mount when I realized I'd forgotten my helmet in the car. Really! All the way on the other side of the arena and barn was the parking lot. With the, "Every Ride, Every Time" mantra going through my head, I...