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December 09, 2021
Twice in six weeks!
I was on a trail ride with my dog, riding the gravel back-roads near my home. As we were approaching a paved county road my horse became progressively more agitated. He reared and I came off, but my foot got caught in the stirrup briefly. I hit head and shoulders first. I was dizzy for a moment, but my helmet...Full storyDecember 09, 2021I Went Crashing Down
I would like to send my gratitude to the Troxel company for saving my life. I went on a ride yesterday and my horse tripped on a hill and I went crashing down. I do not remember the fall as I was knocked unconscious and fractured my ankle. Thankfully my leader will never let us ride without a helmet and...Full storyDecember 09, 2021I escaped with only a bruised ego
I have been trail riding for 30 years, and frequently go on group rides. I don't always wear a helmet, but for some reason I decided to wear one on Wednesday. My horse is not as experienced as he should be for his age (he is 14) since he spent the first 11 years in an arena as a reining...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Too Close for Comfort!
My niece (Caroline, 8) is horse CRAZY!! Since she has never taken lessons, she always rode in her buddy saddle behind me. Never thinking about a helmet because we were on the "safe" horse. The horse that was a rock when kids were on her. One nice fall day (back in 2010) we all went on a trail ride. This...Full storyDecember 09, 2021Now a "Helmet-Nazi"
I've just returned from the hospital where I spent the night under supervision for a severe concussion closed head injury. I don't remember the incident, but I'm told that I'd been riding my Percheron mare in the pasture in a bareback pad and hackamore (normal tack for us) and Dixie and I somehow parted ways. I got her and myself...Full storyShare Your StoryHave you ever been involved in an equestrian accident? Please share your story with us, and we'll post in the Headsmart Testimonials to help promote rider safety.
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